Saccharomyces boulardii

Information about Saccharomyces boulardii

Saccharomyces boulardii uses

Saccharomyces boulardii is used in the treatment of diarrhea.

How saccharomyces boulardii works

Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.

Common side effects of saccharomyces boulardii

Flatulence, Increased thirst, Constipation, Fungemia with fever

Available Medicine for Saccharomyces boulardii

  • ₹62 to ₹268
    Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
    3 variant(s)
  • ₹33 to ₹223
    Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    3 variant(s)
  • ₹45 to ₹132
    Nouveau Medicament Pvt Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹42 to ₹424
    Sanzyme Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹32
    Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹33 to ₹63
    Cipla Ltd
    3 variant(s)
  • ₹280
    Manith Healthcare Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹35
    Avayama Pharmacare Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹36 to ₹39
    Winystra Pharmaceuticals Pvt . Ltd.
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹36 to ₹105
    Lifegrace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Saccharomyces boulardii

  • Avoid taking Saccharomyces boulardii along with steroids (medications that weaken the immune system) as they might increase the chances of getting sick.
  • Notify your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
  • Take Saccharomyces boulardii at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking Saccharomyces boulardii along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness. 


Content on this page was last updated on 18 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)