Repoflor capsules are indicated to regulate the intestines of adults and children because they contain yeasts that are good for the body, and are also indicated in the fight against diarrhea due to the use of antibiotics or cancer drugs.
This remedy helps in the restoration of intestinal flora in a natural way because it contains Saccharomyces boulardii-17 which is a living microorganism, derived from tropical wild fruits, which passes through the entire digestive tract arriving intact in the intestine, favoring the proliferation of good intestinal bacteria and preventing the proliferation of bad microorganisms like Proteus, Escherichia coli, Shigella, Salmonella, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and Candida albicans , for example.
Repoflor is available in capsules and can be found in pharmacies with a price of 15 to 25 reais.
What is it for
Repoflor is a medicine used to restore biological intestinal flora and also as an aid in the treatment of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile, due to the use of antibiotics or chemotherapeutic agents.
How to use
Repoflor capsules should be taken whole, without chewing, with a little liquid. However, in cases where the treatment has to be done with young children or people with difficulties to swallow, you can open the capsules and add the contents to liquids, bottles or food, which should not be hot or cold. Once opened, the capsules must be consumed immediately.
This medicine should preferably be taken on an empty stomach or half an hour before meals and in people who are undergoing treatment with antibiotics or chemotherapy, Repoflor should be taken shortly before these agents.
The dosage depends on the dose of the capsules and the problem to be treated, as follows:
- Repoflor capsules 100 mg: In acute changes in intestinal flora and in diarrhea by Clostridium difficile , the recommended dose is 2 capsules, twice daily and in chronic changes in intestinal flora, the recommended dose is 1 capsule, twice daily.. Repoflor 200 mg capsules: For acute changes in intestinal flora and Clostridium difficile diarrhea, the recommended dose is 1 capsule, twice daily and for chronic changes in intestinal flora, the recommended dose is 1 capsule, once daily..
In most cases, two to three days of treatment are sufficient. The Repoflor dosage can be changed by the doctor and if the symptoms persist after five days, the diagnosis must be reviewed and the therapy modified.
Possible side effects
This medicine is generally well tolerated, however, it can change the smell of feces, especially in children. Other effects that may arise, although rare, may be rash, itching and hives, trapped intestines, intestinal gases and fungemia in immunocompromised people.
When not to use
Repoflor capsules are not indicated in case of yeast allergy, especially Saccharomyces boulardii or any component of the formula. It is also not indicated for people with central venous access because it increases the risk of fungemia.
In addition, it should be used with caution in cases of lactose intolerance, should not be used at the same time as some antifungal agents and should not be consumed with alcoholic beverages.
