Question 1

What is Saccharomyces boulardii used for?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhoea (running stomach), antibiotic-related diarrhoea, traveller's diarrhoea, stomach upset from infections, prevention of recurring diarrhoea caused by a germ called Clostridium difficile

Question 2

How do you take Saccharomyces boulardii?

Accepted Answer

Adults usually take 250 mg to 500 mg once or twice daily. For sachets or powder, dissolve in a small glass of water or mix with food — avoid very hot liquids as heat kills the yeast. You can take it with or without food. Continue taking it for the duration your pharmacist or doctor recommends, usually throughout your episode of diarrhoea or antibiotic course.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Saccharomyces boulardii?

Accepted Answer

Mild bloating or gas, mild stomach discomfort, constipation, feeling thirsty

Question 4

Who should not take Saccharomyces boulardii?

Accepted Answer

People who are allergic to yeast or any ingredient in the product, patients with central venous catheters (tubes placed in large veins for hospital treatment), and people with severely weakened immune systems such as those on chemotherapy or with advanced HIV should not take this drug without medical supervision.

Question 5

Is Saccharomyces boulardii safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Saccharomyces boulardii is generally considered safe, but pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor or pharmacist before using it.

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