Enterol Forte 500mg x 14 sachets,Nutritional yeast, saccharomyces boulardii

• The active substance of Enterol Forte 500mg is lyophilized yeast Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745. The indication for the use of the drug is the prevention and treatment of diarrhea of ​​various origins in adults (e.g. infectious).

Composition of Nutritional yeast, saccharomyces boulardii, Enterol Forte 500mg:

Active substance: lyophilized yeast Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745. One sachet contains 500mg of yeast and auxiliary substances: lactose monohydrate, fructose, colloidal anhydrous silica, Tutti-frutti flavor.

Action of Enterol Forte, Nutritional yeast, saccharomyces boulardii 500mg:

The drug in the form of a powder for oral suspension. Enterol Forte 500 mg contains lyophilized yeast Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745. They are classified as probiotics – live microorganisms that provide health benefits to the host organism. Intestinal microbiota is created by billions of microorganisms, for the proper functioning of the digestive tract, it is important to keep it in balance. Unfortunately, many factors affect its disorder (e.g. viral and bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract, the use of certain medications, change in diet), which can cause diarrhoea. The medicinal product Enterol Forte 500mg affects the intestinal microbiota, it is the so-called. a substitute for the natural microbiota, which helps to balance its temporary disturbances.

Application:
The medicinal product Enterol Forte 500mg indicated for use in the prevention and treatment of diarrhea of ​​various origins, such as: acute infectious diarrhea (bacterial or viral), diarrhea associated with the use of antibiotics and inflammatory bowel diseases, gastrointestinal side effects during eradication treatment of Helicobacter pylori, recurrent diarrhea due to Clostridium difficile infection, in addition to treatment with vancomycin or metronidazole. Medication for adults.

Additional information:
Keep the product out of reach of children, at room temperature. It is recommended to protect against moisture and light. It is not recommended to open the sachets in the vicinity of patients with a central venous catheter to prevent unwanted fungal colonization on the catheter, especially transmission through contaminated hands. Very rare cases of fungemia (fungal penetration into the blood) associated with fever and positive blood culture have been reported, even in untreated patients with Saccharomyces boulardii. In all reported cases, the fungemia resolved with antifungal treatment or, if necessary, with removal of the central venous catheter. While using this medicine, it is recommended to take care of proper hydration of the body (rehydration) by consuming large amounts of salty or sweet drinks, to compensate for fluid losses caused by diarrhea (the average daily requirement for water for an adult is 2 liters) and to maintain an appropriate nutritional regime by excluding certain foods (fruits, green vegetables, spicy foods, frozen food, chilled drinks) and consuming, among others, grilled meat and rice; limiting the consumption of milk and dairy foods should also be considered. You need to see a doctor immediately if after two days of treatment there is no improvement, vomiting and fever occur, there is blood or mucus in the stool, there is a feeling of increased thirst and a dry tongue - these are signs of beginning dehydration. Contact your doctor who will decide whether oral or intravenous rehydration is necessary. Use with other drugs: consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take this medicine with oral antifungals (medicines used to treat fungal infections) at the same time. Use with food and drink: the drug contains living cells, it should not be mixed with too hot (over 50 ° C) or cold liquids, food and alcohol, as this could destroy the yeast cells. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding: consult your doctor, but it is not recommended to use during pregnancy. The yeast Saccharomyces boulardii is not absorbed into breast milk, however, it is recommended to consider the benefit/risk ratio before using this medicine during breast-feeding. Use in children and adolescents: the drug is not intended for use under 18 years of age, the dose of 250mg is intended for children and adolescents. Driving and using machines: the drug has no effect. The drug contains fructose - 943.8 mg of fructose in each sachet; people with previously known intolerance to some sugars or hereditary fructose intolerance should consult a doctor before using the drug. The drug contains lactose - people with intolerance to some sugars should consult a doctor before using the drug.

Contraindications:
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. Do not use in case of allergies to yeasts, in particular Saccharomyces boulardii. Do not use in people who have a central venous line. Do not use in people with significantly reduced immunity or people who are hospitalized (due to severe diseases or disorders (weakening) of the immune system).

Side effects:
Some people may experience side effects while taking this medicine. Rare: flatulence. Very rare: Allergic reactions: itching, wheals (hives), rash, localized or body-wide rash, swelling of the connective tissue of the face (angioedema), anaphylactic reaction or even shock, candida entering the bloodstream (fungemia). Not known: constipation, severe blood infection (sepsis).

Dosage of Enterol Forte 500mg Nutritional yeast, saccharomyces boulardii sachets:

Use the drug as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the leaflet. Recommended dosage: acute infectious diarrhea (bacterial or viral): 1-2 sachets a day for up to 1 week; diarrhea associated with the use of antibiotics and inflammatory bowel diseases: 1-2 sachets a day, during and after antibiotic therapy; side effects during eradication of H. pylori: 1-2 sachets a day; diarrhea caused by C. difficile infection: 2 sachets a day for up to 4 weeks. Use orally. Dissolve the contents of the sachet in a small amount of water or a sweetened drink, mix thoroughly and drink immediately. The contents of the sachet can also be poured into food. Be careful not to make the water or food too hot. If there is no improvement or worsening after two days of treatment.