ECONORM 250mg Sachet 1's

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Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Saccharomyces boulardii 250 mg

Manufacturer

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT ECONORM 250MG SACHETECONORM 250MG SACHET contains Saccharomyces boulardi which belongs to the group of medicines called Probiotics. ECONORM 250MG SACHET is used to manage acute infectious diarrhoea in adults and children (aged below 18 years) which is also used to manage antibiotic associated colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) and diarrhoea in affected individuals. ECONORM 250MG SACHET is also used in addition to vancomycin/metronidazole (antibiotic) medicines to manage recurrent Clostridium difficile diseases (colon infection) and manage tube-feeding associated diarrhoea. The medicine is also indicated for use to manage irritable bowel syndrome (intestinal disorder) in affected individuals. ECONORM 250MG SACHET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Saccharomyces boulardii. It is also not recommended for use in patients with central venous catheter (long flexible tube inserted into the vein of neck, chest, arm, and/or groin), and in patients who are immunocompromised/hospitalised (due to serious illness, and/or altered/weakened immune system). Before taking ECONORM 250MG SACHET, inform you had undergone liver transplantation. ECONORM 250MG SACHET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. ECONORM 250MG SACHET should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and is advised to be used in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above) after consulting the doctor. The most common

Uses

OF ECONORM 250MG SACHET Manage acute infectious diarrhoea in adults and children (aged below 18 years) Manage and manage antibiotic associated colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) and diarrhoea Manage recurrent Clostridium difficile diseases (colon infection) and manages tube-feeding associated diarrhoea Manage irritable bowel syndrome (intestinal disorder) in affected individuals

How It Works

ECONORM 250MG SACHET works by inhibiting protease enzyme (responsible for protein breakdown) which helps to manage development of bacterial overgrowth, host cell adherence, and provides a protective effect to the normal healthy gut flora thus managing inflammation of gut and reducing frequency of passing stool and tiredness in individuals affected with diarrhoea.

Directions for Use

Always take ECONORM 250MG SACHET as advised by your physician. Pour the contents of the sachet in a little amount of water/ sweetened drink or mix it with food. Avoid mixing it with very cold/hot liquids/food and consume the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Side Effects

taking ECONORM 250MG SACHET are constipation, bloating, and/or faecal incontinence. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens. USES OF ECONORM 250MG SACHET Manage acute infectious diarrhoea in adults and children (aged below 18 years) Manage and manage antibiotic associated colitis (inflammatory bowel disease) and diarrhoea Manage recurrent Clostridium difficile diseases (colon infection) and manages tube-feeding associated diarrhoea Manage irritable bowel syndrome (intestinal disorder) in affected individuals HOW ECONORM 250MG SACHET WORKSECONORM 250MG SACHET works by inhibiting protease enzyme (responsible for protein breakdown) which helps to manage development of bacterial overgrowth, host cell adherence, and provides a protective effect to the normal healthy gut flora thus managing inflammation of gut and reducing frequency of passing stool and tiredness in individuals affected with diarrhoea. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAlways take ECONORM 250MG SACHET as advised by your physician. Pour the contents of the sachet in a little amount of water/ sweetened drink or mix it with food. Avoid mixing it with very cold/hot liquids/food and consume the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF ECONORM 250MG SACHETCOMMON constipation bloating faecal incontinence RARE flatulence Stop taking ECONORM 250MG SACHET and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: deterioration of health after 2 days of management fever, vomiting presence of blood/mucus in stools signs of dehydration such as intense thirst, and/or dryness of tongue

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYECONORM 250MG SACHET is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. BREASTFEEDINGECONORM 250MG SACHET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. LIVERECONORM 250MG SACHET should be used with caution in patients who had undergone hepatic transplant. Consult a doctor before taking ECONORM 250MG SACHET. ALLERGYDo not take ECONORM 250MG SACHET if you are allergic to Saccharomyces boulardii, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSECONORM 250MG SACHET is not recommended for use if you: have central venous catheter (long flexible tube inserted into the vein of neck, chest, arm, and/or groin to receive drugs, fluids or blood in emergency or long-term management) are immunocompromised/hospitalised (due to serious illness, and/or altered/weakened immune system) have fructose intolerance suffer from congenital galactosemia (inability to break down galactose sugar), glucose and galactose malabsorption syndrome, and/or lactose intolerance Use in Pediatrics: ECONORM 250MG SACHET should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Use in Geriatrics: ECONORM 250MG SACHET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 and above). Consult your doctor before taking ECONORM 250MG SACHET.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug–Drug interactions: Before taking ECONORM 250MG SACHET, inform your doctor if your taking any of the following medicines: oral antifungal agents (medicines used to manage fungal infections) Ex. Ketoconazole, clotrimazole, amphotericin B. Drug–Food interactions: Avoid taking too hot/cold food items while taking ECONORM 250MG SACHET since it may reduce the effect of medicine. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ECONORM 250MG SACHET, then consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital to manage overdose symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Saccharomyces Pharmacological Category : Probiotics Therapeutic Indication : Acute infectious diarrhoea, Recurrent Clostridium difficile diseases, and irritable bowel syndrome,Prevents antibiotic associated colitis & diarrhoea, Tube-feeding associated diarrhoea Dosage Forms : Capsule, Syrup, Powder, Sachet MORE INFORMATION Keep ECONORM 250MG SACHET out of reach for children Do not store ECONORM 250MG SACHET above 25°C

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