Saccharomyces boulardii pour Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea (AAD)
AMultiple meta-analyses show S. boulardii reduces AAD risk by 47-53% (RR 0.47). Most studied probiotic for AAD prevention with consistent positive results across antibiotic classes.
En conclusion
Multiple meta-analyses show S. boulardii reduces AAD risk by 47-53% (RR 0.47). Most studied probiotic for AAD prevention with consistent positive results across antibiotic classes.
Key Study Findings
Population: Pediatric population
Population: scoping review of intestinal dysbiosis definition, symptoms, and probiotic adjuvant therapy in adults and children
Population: Pediatric patients with GI disorders
Population: Italian primary care pediatricians
Population: None
Population: Patients with C. difficile infection
Key Statistics
25
Études
5000
Participants
Positive
Note
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Posologies couramment utilisées
- general:
- 250-500 mg/day (equivalent to 5-10 billion CFU)
- aadprevention:
- 500 mg/day (start with antibiotic, continue 7 days after)
- cdiffprevention:
- 500 mg twice daily as adjunct to standard therapy
- travelersdiarrhea:
- 250-500 mg/day starting 5 days before travel
Limite supérieure : Well-tolerated up to 1,000 mg/day in clinical trials
Posologies étudiées dans la recherche
| Posologie | Durée | Effet | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | 279 |
| None | 20 weeks | Positive | 564 |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | 1 weeks | Positive | 47 |
| Various probiotic interventions | -- | Positive | -- |
Moment optimal de prise : Can be taken with or without food; space 2 hours from antifungals
Safety & Side Effects
Effets indésirables signalés
- ⚠ Mild gas and bloating
- ⚠ Rare: fungemia in critically ill patients with central venous catheters
- ⚠ Thirst (yeast may increase water requirements)
- ⚠ Very rare: potential environmental contamination risk in ICU settings
Interactions connues
- ● Antifungal medications (may kill S. boulardii, reducing effectiveness)
- ● Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (S. boulardii contains tyramine)
- ● Immunosuppressants (theoretical risk of fungemia in immunocompromised patients)
Apport maximal tolérable : Well-tolerated up to 1,000 mg/day in clinical trials
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