Precosa
Precosa is a medicine containing a yeast that helps treat and prevent diarrhea, especially when caused by antibiotics, by balancing the gut bacteria.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
250 mg
Active Ingredient
Saccharomyces boulardii
Manufacturer
Biocodex
How to Use
Dosage
Adults: 2 capsules twice a day. Children: 1 capsule twice a day.
Method
Swallow capsules whole. If needed, you can open the capsules and mix the contents with food or drink, but not with hot (over 50 °C), ice-cold, or alcoholic food/drinks.
Important
Adults: Maximum 4 capsules per day. Children: Maximum 2 capsules per day.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions, including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat which can make it hard to swallow or breathe, along with hives and difficulty breathing.
- •Severe blood infection (sepsis) or yeast in the bloodstream (fungemia), especially in patients with a very weakened immune system.
- •Constipation.
- •Thirst.
- •Skin rash or hives.
Important Warnings
- Do not use Precosa if you are allergic to Saccharomyces boulardii, yeast, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have a central venous catheter (a tube in a vein).
- Do not use if you have a weakened immune system or are in the hospital due to a serious illness.
- Do not use Precosa at the same time as antifungal medicines.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you don't get better in 2-3 days or if your condition worsens.
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- Contact your doctor if you have a fever, nausea, bloody or slimy stools, or if you are very thirsty or have a dry mouth (a sign of dehydration).
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Do not use for patients with impaired immunity. (updated 10.6.2024)