Levurin 250 mg, 12 capsules, Innergy LEVURIN® 250 mg capsules Composition: Ingredients/capsule: Saccharomyces boulardii 250 mg, maltodextrin IT19, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate. Actions:Contributes to maintaining normal intestinal floraHelps to normal intestinal transitCreates a biochemical environment unfavorable to potentially pathogenic microorganisms.Properties:Saccharomyces boulardii is a yeast resistant to the action of gastric and intestinal juices, antibiotics and sulfonamidesBeing a yeast, Saccharomyces boulardii is sensitive to antifungal antibiotics and some quinolone derivativesClinical studies (N. A. Nieslafsi, O. Correa, Francisco J. Penna, Fatima M.L.S. Lima, Jacques R. Nicol and Luciano A.P. Filho, Treatment of acute diarrhea with Saccharomyces boulardii in infants, JPGN 2011; 53:497-502; Lyanne McFarland, Systematic review and meta-analysis of Saccharomyces boulardii in adult patients, World J. Gastroenterology 2010 May 14; 16(18):2202-2222) have shown that Saccharomyces boulardii has significant results in combating infectious diarrhea and Clostridium difficile infection.Recommendations: Adjuvant in acute infectious diarrhea and Clostridium difficile infection. How ot use:Levurin® is administered orally, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist1–2 capsules/dayDoses can be increased with the doctors advice if there are no contraindicationsCan be administered at any time of the dayFor optimal results, it is recommended to avoid administration during mealsCan be administered simultaneously with the antibiotic dose!Possible side effects:This product may cause side effects, although not everyone gets themCaution is recommended when administering Saccharomyces boulardii to immunosuppressed patients or those with central venous cathetersClinical studies have shown a minimal risk of fungemia (presence of fungi or yeasts in the blood)In the event that patients are under antifungal treatment, at least 4 hours are recommended before administering Saccharomyces boulardii.Warnings:This is a dietary supplement. Read the leaflet/information on the packaging carefullyDo not use after the expiry date stated on the packagingStore at temperatures below 25°C in the original packagingKeep out of the reach and sight of small childrenDo not exceed the recommended daily doseFood supplements do not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.Presentation: 12 capsules