Biogaia Flotera Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938

Indications/Uses

Enhances intestinal ecology. Improves digestion. Helps enhance natural resistance to intestinal infections.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Powd Infant ≥6 mth 1-2 minipack daily. Chewable tab Childn ≥4 yr 1-2 chewable tab/day. Oral drops Childn 1-3 yr 5 drops once daily.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Badly damaged intestines (eg, perforated or obstructed intestines). Infant born prematurely.

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Special Precautions

Patient w/ short bowel syndrome. Weak immune system eg, HIV/AIDS or lymphoma, patients under long-term corticosteroid treatment, patients undergoing cancer treatment, patients taking medications that weaken the immune system. Powd: Do not exceed the recommended daily use. Should not be used as substitute for varied diet. Patient w/ fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea or severe abdominal pain; damaged heart valves. Stop use if symptoms of digestive upset occur, worsen &/or persist beyond 3 days.

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Adverse Reactions

Gas or bloating & constipation. Abdominal cramping, altered taste, burping, diarrhea, hiccups, vomiting; rash.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced effect of probiotics in the body w/ antibiotic medicines (take probiotics at least 2 hr before or after antibiotics). Increased chances of getting sick from bacteria & yeast w/ drugs that weaken the immune system (eg, azathioprine, basiliximab, cyclosporine, daclizumab, muromonab-CD-3, mycophenolate, tacrolimus, sirolimus & prednisone).

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Supplements & Adjuvant Therapy

ATC Classification

A07FA01 - lactic acid producing organisms ; Belongs to the class of antidiarrheal microorganisms. Used in the treatment of diarrhea.

Patient Counseling Information

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Biogaia Flotera chewable tab 100 million CFU

Packing/Price

100's (P38.25/chewable tab)

Form

Biogaia Flotera oral drops 100 million CFU/5 drops

Packing/Price

5 mL x 1's (P1,095/bottle)

Form

Biogaia Flotera powd 100 million CFU

Packing/Price

(minipack) 0.3 g x 50 × 1's (P40.5/pack)

Biogaia Flotera

Manufacturer:

United Lab

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc