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What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking saccharomyces boulardii lyo (Florastor, Florastor Kids)?

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

Ask a doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to take saccharomyces boulardii lyo if you are:

• dehydrated;
• lactose intolerant; or
• if you have a central IV line (venous catheter).

You should not take saccharomyces boulardii lyo without your doctor's advice if you are pregnant or may become pregnant during treatment.

You should not take saccharomyces boulardii lyo without your doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without the advice of a doctor. Saccharomyces boulardii lyo is not for children younger than 2 months old.

How should I take saccharomyces boulardii lyo (Florastor, Florastor Kids)?

When considering the use of herbal supplements, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.

If you choose to take saccharomyces boulardii lyo, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider.

Do not take more of this product than is directed.

You may take saccharomyces boulardii lyo with or without food.

Saccharomyces boulardii lyo is available in capsule and powder form.

You may swallow the capsule whole, or open it and sprinkle the contents onto a spoonful of soft food such as yogurt or applesauce to make swallowing easier. You may also mix the product with water, juice, or milk. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use. Discard the empty capsule.

Do not use many different forms (such as tablets together with powder) of saccharomyces boulardii lyo at the same time, unless your healthcare professional has told you to. You may get too much of this product.

Store this product at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not refrigerate.

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