MEDICATION TYPE
Probiotic
INDICATIONS
Possible role for the treatment of Clostridium difficile, prevention and treatment of antibiotic associated colitis and diarrhoea, treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Antifungal
Avoid as will stop activity of Ultra-levure (Saccharomyces).
NOTES
Avoid in critically ill / immunocompromised / central venous catheter.
MEDICAL WARNING
Lyophilised Saccharomyces Boulardii should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Always verify against current BNF and your local CF protocol before prescribing.