Saccharomyces Boulardii is used to treat diarrhoea and various forms of diarrhoea such as diarrhoea induced in children due to infection, traveller’s diarrhoea, diarrhoea induced due to tube feedings
It restores the good bacteria in the gut that may got upset or damage due to the use of antibiotics.

Indications:

⇒ Diarrhoea
⇒ Rotaviral diarrhoea
⇒ Diarrhoea induced due to the intake of antibiotics
⇒ Traveller’s diarrhoea
⇒ Diarrhoea due to HIV
⇒ Urinary tract infections
⇒ Irritable bowel syndrome

Mechanism of Action:

It helps in the protection of the intestinal lining from the harmful bacteria
It facilitates the healthy immune system and acts barrier to many harmful bacteria’s
It helps in the absorption and digestion of the nutrients by stimulating the intestinal enzymes
It acts as probiotics and fight of harmful bacteria in the gut.

Side Effects:

⇒ Gas
⇒ Fungal infections
⇒ Bloating
⇒ Flatulence

Contraindications:

⇒ Contraindicated in people weak immune system
⇒ Contraindicated in pregnant women.

Interactions:

⇒ Fluconazole
⇒ Itraconazole
⇒ Terbinafine