PERENTEROL forte 260 mg capsules containing the medicinal yeast S. boulardii help with acute diarrhea or help prevent traveler's diarrhea.
Among other things, it binds the diarrhea pathogens in order to flush them out of the body, reduces excessive fluid loss, supports intestinal regeneration, and stabilizes the intestinal flora.
Dosage of PERENTEROL forte 250 mg capsules:
PERENTEROL forte 250 mg capsules are suitable for children aged 2 years and older and adults.
- - For acute diarrhea: 1 capsule 1-2 times daily
- - Prevention of traveler's diarrhea: 1 capsule 1-2 times daily, starting 5 days before travel
Instructions for use
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Method of administration?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g., 1 glass of water). To make it easier to take, you can open the capsule and mix the contents with water, tea, or food.
Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. For diarrhea: Without medical advice, you should not use the medicine for longer than 2 days if there is no improvement in symptoms after this time. The duration of use should continue for a few days even after the symptoms have disappeared.
Overdose?
An overdose may cause flatulence, among other things. Measures are usually not necessary. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
In general, it is important to ensure that the dosage is correct, especially for infants, small children, and elderly people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions. The dosage prescribed by your doctor may differ from the information given in the package insert. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should use the medicine according to their instructions.
Dosage
For acute diarrhea and for the prevention and treatment of traveler's diarrhea:
| Children aged 2 years and older and adults | 1 capsule | 1-2 capsules per day | before meals |
To prevent traveler's diarrhea, the medicine should be taken starting 5 days before departure and continuing until the end of the vacation.
For diarrhea caused by tube feeding, add the contents of 3 capsules to 1.5 liters of nutrient solution.
Ensure adequate replacement of fluids and salts (electrolytes), especially in children.
For acne:
| Children aged 2 years and older and adults | 1 capsule | 3 capsules per day | before meals |
Areas of application
Consult your doctor if you experience additional symptoms such as diarrhea accompanied by blood or fever.
- Diarrhea, especially when acute
- Prevention and treatment of traveler's diarrhea
- Diarrhea during tube feeding
- Acne, supportive treatment
Mode of action
How does the active ingredient in the medicine work?
The yeast binds pathogenic bacteria in the intestine. In experiments outside the living organism, it has also been shown to have a growth-inhibiting effect on certain bacteria.
Composition
per 1 capsule
at least 4500000000 Saccharomyces boulardii bacteria
250 mg Saccharomyces boulardii, dry yeast
+ Lactose monohydrate
+ Magnesium stearate
+ Gelatin
+ Sodium dodecyl sulfate
+ Titanium dioxide
Contraindications
What are the reasons against use?
Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Patients with a central venous catheter
Under certain circumstances – talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Weakened immune system, e.g., HIV infections, organ transplants, long-term high-dose cortisone treatment
What age group should be considered?
- Infants and toddlers under 2 years of age: The medicine may only be used after consulting a doctor or under medical supervision.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Based on current knowledge, the medicine should not be used.
- Breastfeeding: Based on current knowledge, use is not recommended. Weaning may need to be considered.
If you have been prescribed this medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may outweigh the risk associated with use in the presence of a contraindication.
Side effects
What undesirable effects may occur?
- Flatulence
If you notice any changes in your well-being during treatment, consult your doctor or pharmacist. The information provided here primarily takes into account side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
Notes
What should you watch out for?
- Caution if you are allergic to yeast!
- Caution if you are lactose intolerant. If you are on a diabetic diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medications that interact with this medication. Therefore, before starting treatment with a new medication, you should generally tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are already taking. This also applies to medications that you buy yourself, use only occasionally, or have used in the past.
