Floratil is a drug used to restore intestinal flora and to treat diarrhea caused by the clostridium difficile microorganism and should only be taken by medical indication, for about 3 days.
The drug is produced by Merck’s laboratory at doses of 100, 200 and 250 mg in capsule and sa envelope form, and can be used by adults and children and even pregnant and lactating women because it is not absorbed.
The price of Floratil, costs between 19 and 60 reais, depending on the amount and shape.
Floratil is used to assist in the treatment of diarrhea caused by the clostridium difficile microorganism, after the use of antibiotics or after undergoing chemotherapy, in addition to being able to be used in the restoration of intestinal flora.
Floratil should be taken with an empty back or half an hour before meals. For patients taking antibiotics or undergoing chemotherapy, they should take Floratil before taking antibiotics or chemotherapy drugs.
To use the medicine correctly it is necessary to ingest the capsules whole, without chewing, accompanied by water, however, young children and people with difficulty swallowing can open the capsules and mix them in water or in a bottle, for example.
The use of this remedy should only be done on the recommendation of the doctor, however, it is generally recommended:
Generally, the treatment is carried out for 3 days and, if the symptoms persist after 5 days, you should see a doctor to change the medication.
In young children, you may feel a strong, yeast-like smell in your stool.
This remedy should not be consumed by people with diabetes, as they contain sugar. Therefore, before use, you should consult a doctor.
In addition, it should not be administered simultaneously with fungistatic and fungicide remedies, such as polyenics and i imitazole derivatives, as it may reduce or nullify its effect.