Dosage of Bioflor 100mg Probiotics

Bioflor 100mg Probiotics is an Over-the-Counter (OTC) product, but dosage may be recommended by a physician.

Adults and children: 2 or 4 sachets daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Proper Administration

• Route: Oral powder for suspension.
• How to Take: Pour the entire contents of the sachet into a glass of water, milk, or a sweetened non-carbonated beverage, mix, and drink immediately. The powder can also be mixed with food (e.g., yogurt or applesauce) or poured into a baby's feeding bottle.
• Timing: Can be taken during, before, or after meals.
• Temperature: Ensure the liquid or food is NOT too hot (over 50°C) or too cold.

Missed Dose Guidance

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
• Continue with your regular dosing schedule. There is no need to double the dose.

Contraindications of Bioflor 100mg Probiotics

Do NOT use Bioflor 100mg Probiotics if you:

• Have a known allergy or hypersensitivity to Saccharomyces boulardii or any other ingredient in the product (such as lactose or fructose, if present).
• Have a central venous catheter (due to a rare but serious risk of fungemia in critically ill patients).
• Are a critically ill or severely immunocompromised patient (e.g., due to chemotherapy or HIV infection), unless strictly advised by a physician.
• Have rare metabolic diseases such as congenital galactosemia, glucose and galactose malabsorption syndrome, or lactase deficit (due to excipients like lactose/fructose).

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Warnings

• Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. There is insufficient reliable information to confirm its safety during pregnancy. It is generally advised to avoid use unless clearly needed and directed by a doctor.
• Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor. While often considered safe, there isn't enough reliable information to confirm safety during breastfeeding.

Side Effects of Bioflor 100mg Probiotics

Side effects are generally mild and localized to the digestive system.

• Common Side Effects (Mild and Expected): Increased stomach gas, flatulence, or mild bloating, especially upon initial use. Rarely, constipation.
• Serious but Rare Side Effects (that may require medical attention):
  • Allergic Reactions: Rash, hives (urticaria), localized or generalized swelling (angioedema), or anaphylactic shock.
  • Fungemia: Very rare cases of fungemia (yeast in the bloodstream) reported mainly in critically ill patients with central venous catheters.

What to do if side effects occur:

• For common gas or bloating, if it persists or worsens, notify your doctor.
• For any signs of a serious allergic reaction (rash, difficulty breathing, swelling), stop the medication immediately and seek emergency medical attention.

Precautions and Warnings of Bioflor 100mg Probiotics

• Rehydration: The use of Bioflor 100mg Probiotics is a complement to necessary rehydration therapy. It does not replace the need to consume plenty of fluids (salty or sweetened drinks) to compensate for fluid loss due to diarrhea.
• Persistence of Symptoms: You must consult your physician immediately if you see no improvement after 2 days of treatment, or in case of fever, vomiting, blood, or mucus in the stools.
• Temperature Sensitivity: Bioflor 100mg Probiotics contains living cells. DO NOT mix the powder with very hot (over 50°C), iced, or alcoholic drinks or food, as this can destroy the live yeast cells and render the product ineffective.

Antifungals: Do not take Bioflor 100mg Probiotics at the same time as an oral or systemic antifungal agent, as the antifungal medication can reduce the effects of the probiotic.

The active ingredient is Lyophilized Saccharomyces boulardii (100mg). The product is supplied as a powder for oral suspension in individual sachets. It is an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Probiotic/Antidiarrhoeal.