Saccharomyces Boulardii+MOS

Saccharomyces boulardii lyo is a specific form of yeast also known as Brewer's Yeast, Hansen CBS 5926, Levure de Boulangerie, and Probiotic.

Saccharomyces boulardii lyo has been used as a probiotic, or "friendly bacteria," to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach and intestines.

Saccharomyces boulardii lyo is likely effective in alternative medicine as an aid in preventing diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics, or by using a feeding tube. Saccharomyces boulardii lyo is also likely effective in treating diarrhea in babies and children.

Saccharomyces boulardii lyo has been used as a possibly effective aid in preventing the recurrence of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). However, this product may not be effective in treating the first episodes of this type of diarrhea. Saccharomyces boulardii lyo is also possibly effective in treating "traveler's diarrhea," diarrhea in people with HIV, and stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.

Other uses not proven with research have included irritable bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, cystic fibrosis, urinary tract infections, yeast infections, lactose intolerance, and other conditions.

It is not certain whether saccharomyces boulardii lyo is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Saccharomyces boulardii lyo should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Saccharomyces boulardii lyo is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Saccharomyces boulardii lyo may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

You should not use saccharomyces boulardii lyo if you are allergic to yeast, or if you are taking an antifungal medication such as:

• clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche);
• itraconazole (Sporanox);
• ketoconazole (Nizoral);
• miconazole (Oravig);
• nystatin (Mycostatin, Bio-Statin, Nilstat); or
• voriconazole (Vfend).

Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have:

• weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine);
• lactose intolerance;
• if you are dehydrated; or
• if you have a central IV line (venous catheter).

It is not known whether saccharomyces boulardii lyo will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether saccharomyces boulardii lyo passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice. A child with diarrhea should be checked by a doctor.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Although not all side effects are known, saccharomyces boulardii lyo is thought to be likely safe for most people when used as directed for up to 15 months.

Common side effects may include:

• gas, bloating; or
• constipation.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

You should not use saccharomyces boulardii lyo if you are allergic to yeast, or if you are taking an antifungal medication such as:

• clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche);

• itraconazole (Sporanox);

• ketoconazole (Nizoral);

• miconazole (Oravig);

• nystatin (Mycostatin, Bio-Statin, Nilstat); or

• voriconazole (Vfend).

Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have:

• weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine);

• lactose intolerance;

• if you are dehydrated; or

• if you have a central IV line (venous catheter).

It is not known whether saccharomyces boulardii lyo will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether saccharomyces boulardii lyo passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice. A child with diarrhea should be checked by a doctor.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Although not all side effects are known, saccharomyces boulardii lyo is thought to be likely safe for most people when used as directed for up to 15 months.

Common side effects may include:

• gas, bloating; or

• constipation.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.