How to take Repoflor

Repoflor capsules are indicated to regulate the intestines of adults and children because it contains yeasts that are good for the body and are also indicated in the fight against diarrhea due to the use of antibiotics or cancer remedies.

This remedy assists in the restoration of the intestinal flora in a natural way because it contains Saccharomyces boulardii-17 which is a living microorganism, originating from tropical wild fruits, that passes through every digestive tract arriving intact to the intestine, favoring the proliferation of good intestinal bacteria and preventing the proliferation of bad microorganisms such as 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 remedy used in the restoration of the biological intestinal flora and also as an aid in the treatment of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile, due to the use of antibiotics or chemotherapeutics.

How to use

Repoflor capsules should be swallowed whole, without chewing, with a little liquid. However, in cases where treatment has to be done with young children or people who are unable to swallow, capsules can be opened and the contents added to liquids, bottles or food, which should not be hot or freezing. Once opened, the capsules should be consumed immediately.

This medicine should be taken preferably in a fast or half an hour before meals and in people who are taking antibiotics or chemotherapy, Repoflor should be ingested just before these agents.

The dosage depends on the dose of the capsules and the problem to be treated, thus:

• Repoflor capsules 100 mg: In acute changes of the intestinal flora and in diarrhea by Clostridium difficile, the recommended dose is 2 capsules, twice a day and in the chronic changes of the intestinal flora, the recommended dose is 1 capsule twice a day .
• Repoflor capsules 200 mg: In acute changes in intestinal flora and in diarrhea due to Clostridium difficile, the recommended dose is 1 capsule twice a day and in chronic changes of the intestinal flora, the recommended dose is 1 capsule once daily .

In most cases, two to three days of treatment is sufficient. The dosage of Repoflor can be changed by the doctor and if symptoms persist after five days, the diagnosis should be reviewed and therapy modified.

Possible side effects

This medication is generally well tolerated, however, it can change the smell of stool, especially in children. Other effects that may arise, though rare, may be rash, itching, and hives, intestines, intestinal gas, and fungus in immunocompromised individuals.

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 who have 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 and should not be consumed with alcoholic beverages.