Floratil is a medicine used to restore intestinal flora and to treat diarrhea caused by the microorganism Clostridium difficile and should only be taken by medical indication for about 3 days.
The drug is produced by the Merck laboratory at a dose of 100, 200 and 250 mg in the form of capsules and sachets, and can be used by adults and children, and even pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding, since it is not absorbed.
Price from Floratil
The price of Floratil, costs between 19 and 60 reais, depending on the quantity and shape.
Indications of Floratil
Floratil is used to help treat diarrhea caused by the microorganism Clostridium difficile, after antibiotics or after chemotherapy, and can be used to restore intestinal flora.
How to use Floratil
The medicine Floratil should be taken fasting or half an hour before meals. In the case of patients who are taking antibiotics or undergoing chemotherapy, they should take Floratil before ingesting the antibiotic or chemotherapeutics.
In order to use the medicine correctly, the whole capsule should be swallowed, without chewing, accompanied with water. However, small children and people with difficulty swallowing, can open the capsules and mix them in water or bottle, for example.
The use of this medicine should only be done by doctor's appointment, however, it is usually recommended:
- Severe cases: 2 days to take 3 capsules of 250 mg per day and then 3 days taking 2 capsules of 200 mg per day;
- Less serious cases: 3 capsules of 250 mg on the first day, 2 capsules of 200 mg on the second day and 1 capsule of 200 mg on the third day.
Usually the treatment is done for 3 days and, if the symptoms subside at the end of 5 days, one should go to the doctor to change the medicines.
Side effects of Floratil
In young children, one can feel in the stool a strong smell, similar to yeast.
Contraindications of Floratil
This remedy should not be consumed by people with diabetes because they contain sugar, so before you use it you should consult your doctor.
In addition, fungicides and fungicides, such as polyenes and imidazole derivatives, should not be given simultaneously as they may reduce or negate its effect.
