Benebact Sb Sachet

Composition of Benebact Sb Sachet

Benebact Sb Sachet contains Saccharomyces boulardii 250 mg (per sachet). It belongs to the Probiotic yeast (Saccharomyces boulardii) class of medicines.

Uses of Benebact Sb Sachet

• Treatment and prevention of diarrhea (acute infectious diarrhea
• antibiotic-associated diarrhea
• traveller’s diarrhea); supportive therapy in restoring gut flora during/after antibiotic use.

Key benefits

• Helps reduce duration of acute diarrhea
• Helps prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea
• Restores healthy gut flora
• Supports intestinal barrier and digestion

How Benebact Sb Sachet works

Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast that helps restore the natural balance of intestinal microflora. It inhibits growth/toxin effects of harmful organisms and supports the intestinal barrier, reducing frequency and duration of diarrhea.

How to take Benebact Sb Sachet

Oral sachet. Mix the contents in water, ORS, milk or a non-hot beverage/soft food and consume immediately. Preferably take after food unless advised otherwise. Do not mix with very hot drinks. If on antibiotics, keep a 2-hour gap.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause bloating and loose motions. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Benebact Sb Sachet

Most side effects of Benebact Sb are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Bloating
• gas/flatulence
• constipation
• nausea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Benebact Sb Sachet

Warnings and precautions

Not for use in patients with severe immunosuppression, critical illness, or those with central venous catheters due to rare risk of fungemia. Use with caution in pregnancy/breastfeeding and in recurrent/persistent diarrhea. Seek medical advice if fever, blood in stools, severe dehydration, or diarrhea persists >48 hours in adults or occurs in young children.

Do not take Benebact Sb if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Probiotics are used with caution in people whose immune system is significantly suppressed.

Interactions with other medicines

Antifungal medicines (e.g., fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, amphotericin B, nystatin) may reduce effect of Saccharomyces boulardii; avoid taking together.

How to store Benebact Sb Sachet

Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Benebact Sb Sachet

Keep up fluids and oral rehydration salts. Return to a normal diet as soon as you can manage it.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

JASVAS BIOLOGICALS PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Probiotic

Drug class:

Probiotic yeast (Saccharomyces boulardii)