Perenterol PLV 250 mg Btl 20 pcs

What is Perenterol 250 and when is it used?

Perenterol 250 is an antidiarrheal and contains a yeast fungus (Saccharomyces boulardii) as the active substance. It is used to treat diarrheal diseases such as traveler's diarrhea and, if prescribed by a doctor, for the prevention and treatment of antibiotic-related diarrhea or diarrhea caused by tube feeding; in conjunction with other measures, it allows the restoration of the intestinal flora and the alleviation of diarrhea.

Perenterol 250 regulates and normalizes intestinal activity.

The yeast Saccharomyces boulardii is resistant to antibiotics and acts in the intestinal interior in a living form. It is not absorbed by the body.

Various studies have shown an inhibiting effect on the development of various harmful bacteria and Candida albicans.

What should be considered?

In the case of diarrhea, the patient (especially children and the elderly) should drink enough fluids. If the illness lasts longer than 2-3 days, the doctor should be consulted. In infants, diarrhea can quickly become dangerous after just one day due to the loss of fluid and salt. You should therefore consult your doctor in good time.

When should Perenterol 250 not be used?

In the event of hypersensitivity to the preparation. Yeast allergy, especially against Saccharomyces boulardii.

Perenterol 250 must not be used in patients with severe immune deficiency (e.g. HIV infections, organ transplants, leukemia, malignant advanced tumors, radiation, chemotherapy, long-term high-dose cortisone treatment).

Patients with a central venous catheter (e.g. Port-A-cath) may use Perenterol 250 because of infection Do not use with Saccharomyces boulardii.

When is caution required when taking Perenterol 250?

Since Perenterol 250 consists of living cells, the preparation must not be mixed with a liquid or food that is too hot (over 50 °C), ice-cold or alcoholic.

Furthermore, the yeasts contained in Perenterol 250 are sensitive to antifungal drugs ( antifungals). If your doctor has prescribed such medicines for you, you must refrain from taking Perenterol 250 because its active substance will then be destroyed.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases,
• have allergies or
• other medicines (including those you bought yourself! )!

Can Perenterol 250 be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

There are no objections to using Perenterol 250 during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

How do you use Perenterol 250?

The preparation is taken orally.

Initial dosage: on the 1st day 2 sachets or 2 capsules (1st in the morning and 1 in the evening).

Further dosage: on the following days: 1 sachet or 1 capsule daily until no more symptoms of the disease appear.

On medical advice, the initial dosage (2 sachets or 2 capsules daily) can be continued or increased over several days if necessary.

In case of vomiting within 1 hour after administration of the drug, the intake must be repeated.

Perenterol 250 can be used by infants, children and adults be administered in the same dosage.

Application

Pouch: mix the contents of the sachet with liquid or mushy food, then swallow. For infants: sprinkle the contents of the sachet over the pap or add to the bottle. Pay attentione make sure that the food is not too hot (not over 50 °C).

Capsules: swallow the capsule with some liquid.

Perenterol 250 can be taken at any time of the day. If you want to achieve a rapid onset of action, you can take the preparation before meals.

You can also take Perenterol 250 together with an antibiotic at any time, but not together with an antifungal.

Stick to the dosage given in this leaflet or prescribed by the doctor. If you think the drug is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Perenterol 250 have?

In rare cases, flatulence occurs after taking Perenterol 250 and in very rare cases constipation. Very rarely, allergic skin reactions such as itching, skin rashes or hives, shortness of breath, anaphylactic reactions and anaphylactic shock can occur.

In very rare cases, yeast fungi have penetrated the blood (fungaemia) and isolated cases of severe blood infections (sepsis), which can also include fever, in seriously ill or immunocompromised patients or in patients with central venous catheters.

If you notice any side effects, please contact us to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be taken into account?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage instructions

Do not store above 30 °C and keep out of the reach of children.

Further information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Perenterol 250 contain?

Active ingredients

250 ​​mg Saccharomyces boulardii lyophilized (250 mg yeast), corresponding to at least 2 billion viable cells.

Excipients

1 sachet contains: 32.5 mg lactose, vanillin, flavorings and additives .

1 capsule contains: 32.5 mg lactose and excipients.

Approval number

47572, 47571 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Perenterol 250? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 10 and 20 sachets and packs of 6, 10 and 20 capsules.

Authorization holder

Zambon Schweiz AG, 6814 Cadempino

This package leaflet was last published in February 2021 by the drug authority (Swissmedic ) checked.