Saccharomyces boulardii is a specific form of yeast. It is used as a probiotic to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach & intestines.
Saccharomyces boulardii is a specific form of yeast also known as Brewer's Yeast. Saccharomyces boulardii is used as a probiotic to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach & intestines and also increases intestinal populations of healthy bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. Studies of probiotic activity in recent years provide evidence that probiotics counter experimental and human gastrointestinal inflammation (human inflammatory bowel disease) by their effects on epithelial cell function, including epithelial cell barrier function, epithelial cytokine secretion, and their antibacterial effects relating to colonization of the epithelial layer. It reduces gastrointestinal pH through the stimulation of lactic-acid-producing bacteria; and provides a direct antagonistic action on gastrointestinal pathogens. Moreover, it competes with pathogens for binding and receptor sites. In addition, there is emerging evidence that probiotics induce regulatory T cells that act as a break on the effector T cells that would otherwise cause inflammation.
Goodbac-SB Capsule: Each capsule contains Saccharomyces boulardii 250 mg (Eq. to 5 billion).
• Acute diarrhoea
• Traveler’s diarrhoea
• Paediatric diarrhoea
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Ulcerative colitis
• Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (AAD)
• Clostridium difficile infection (CDI)
• Enteral nutrition-related diarrhoea
• Helicobacter pylori infection
1-2 Goodbac-SB Capsules 2-4 times daily or as directed by the physician.
Use in Children & Adolescents: 1 Goodbac-SB Capsule 2 times daily or as directed by the physician.
Contra-indicated to patients who have hypersensitivity to yeast.
For Immunocompromised patients, there is risk of fungemia.
Saccharomyces boulardii is likely safe for most adults when taken by mouth for up to 15 months. Rarely, it might cause fungal infections that can spread through the bloodstream to the entire body (fungemia).
Antifungals may decrease the effectiveness of Saccharomyces boulardii.
USE IN PREGNANCY & LACTATION
There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking Saccharomyces boulardii in pregnancy and lactation. If needed during pregnancy and lactation, consult with registered physicians.
Goodbac-SB Capsule: Each box contains 20 capsules in Alu-Alu blister within Alu-Alu pillow pack.
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