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10 PEROCUR 250 mg hard capsules for use in acute diarrhea or for the prevention of traveler's diarrhea
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PEROCUR 250 mg hard capsules contain dry yeast from Saccharomyces cerevisiae HANSEN CBS 5926 (= S. boulardii). The dry yeast can be taken for acute diarrhea or to prevent traveler's diarrhea.
The capsules should preferably be taken whole with a glass of water. For children under 6 years of age or for tube feeding, the capsule can also be opened so that the contents can be mixed into food, liquid, or nutritional supplements (at room temperature).
The dosage of PEROCUR 250 mg hard capsules depends on the area of application. In cases of acute diarrhea, a course of treatment lasting 4 to 7 days should be sufficient.
Acute diarrhea:
Prevention of traveler's diarrhea:
Order PEROCUR 250 mg hard capsules without a prescription from arzneiprivat – a German pharmacy with shipping within the EU.
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Method of administration?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g., 1 glass of water). To make it easier to take or for tube feeding, you can open the capsule and mix the contents with water, tea, or food. Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. For acute diarrhea, a period of 4-7 days is usually sufficient.
Overdose?
Overdose may cause flatulence, among other things. Measures are usually not necessary. If in doubt, consult your doctor. In general, the following applies: Pay particular attention to the correct dosage, especially in infants, small children, and elderly people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions. The dosage prescribed by your doctor may differ from the information in the package insert. Since your doctor will adjust the dosage individually, you should use the medicine according to his or her instructions.
Dosage
For acute diarrhea:
| Infants and toddlers between 6 months and 2 years of age | 1 capsule | 1-2 times daily | Regardless of meals |
| Children aged 2 years and older and adults | 1 capsule | 1-2 times daily | Regardless of meals |
In infants and toddlers between 6 months and 2 years of age, acute diarrhea may only be treated under medical supervision. The following dosage recommendations apply:
For the prevention of traveler's diarrhea:
| Adolescents aged 12 years and older and adults: | 1 capsule | 1-2 times daily | regardless of meals |
To prevent traveler's diarrhea, the medicine should be taken starting 5 days before departure and continuing until the end of the vacation.
Ensure adequate replacement of fluids and salts (electrolytes), especially in children.
Consult your doctor if you experience additional symptoms such as diarrhea accompanied by blood or fever.
- Diarrhea, especially when acute
- Prevention and treatment of traveler's diarrhea
- Diarrhea during tube feeding
How does the active ingredient in the medicine work?
The yeast binds pathogenic bacteria in the intestine. In tests outside the living organism, it has also been shown to have a growth-inhibiting effect on certain bacteria.
per 1 capsule
at least 5000000000 Saccharomyces boulardii bacteria
250 mg Saccharomyces boulardii, dry yeast
+ lactose
+ Magnesium stearate (vegetable)
+ Hypromellose
+ Titanium dioxide
+ Purified water
What are the reasons against use?
Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Weakened immune system, e.g., HIV infections, organ transplants, long-term high-dose cortisone treatment
What age group should be considered?
- Infants under 6 months: The medicine must not be used.
- Infants and toddlers under 2 years of age: The medicine may only be used after consulting a doctor or under medical supervision. - Children under 12 years of age: In this age group, the medicine should only be used for certain applications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Based on current knowledge, the medicine should not be used.
- Breastfeeding: Based on current knowledge, use is not recommended. Weaning may need to be considered.
If you have been prescribed this medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may outweigh the risk associated with use in the presence of a contraindication.
What undesirable effects may occur?
- Flatulence
- Itching
- Rash
- Quincke's edema
- Shortness of breath
- Allergic shock
If you notice any changes in your health during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here primarily takes into account side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
What should you keep in mind?
- Caution if you are allergic to yeast!
- Caution if you are lactose intolerant. If you are on a diabetic diet, you should consider the sugar content.
- There may be medications that interact with this product. Therefore, before starting treatment with a new medication, you should generally inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are already taking. This also applies to medications that you buy yourself, use only occasionally, or have used in the past.
| Säuglinge und Kleinkinder zwischen 6 Monaten und 2 Jahren | 1 Kapsel | 1-2 mal täglich | unabhängig von der Mahlzeit |
| Kinder ab 2 Jahren und Erwachsene | 1 Kapsel | 1-2 mal täglich | unabhängig von der Mahlzeit |
| Jugendliche ab 12 Jahren und Erwachsene: | 1 Kapsel | 1-2 mal täglich | unabhängig von der Mahlzeit |
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