TimingSaccharomyces boulardii
Anytime, stay consistent
When to take Saccharomyces boulardii
Anytime; safe alongside antibiotics
Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast, so antibiotics don't kill it. It's well studied for antibiotic-related and travellers' diarrhoea.
Best time in your day
Any time of day: pick a time that suits you and keep it the same every day.
- When
- Anytime; fine alongside antibiotics
- Food
- With or without food
- Typical dose
- 250–500 mg (5–10 billion CFU) once or twice daily
How to take it
- 1Start on the first day of antibiotics
- 2Continue a week after finishing
- 3Take it before travel
- 4Use for 2–4 weeks
Watch out
Avoid it if you're immunocompromised or have a central line, because of a rare risk of bloodstream infection.
Keep apart from
- Antifungal medicine
Common questions
Can I take it with antibiotics?
Yes, it's a yeast so antibiotics don't harm it.
Is it the same as baker's yeast?
It's a related strain, but not the same.
Does it help IBS?
Some studies suggest benefit.
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