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CanPrev Saccharomyces Boulardii (60 VCaps)
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About This Product
CanPrev Saccharomyces Boulardii supplies 5 billion CFU of the yeast Saccharomyces boulardii, strain CNCM I-3799, in each vegetable capsule. Helps to reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. A bottle holds 60 capsules, and the label dose for everyone from age 1 up is 1 capsule twice a day, so it lasts 30 days.
What CanPrev Saccharomyces Boulardii is licensed for
It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80141531.
What Saccharomyces boulardii is
Saccharomyces boulardii, often shortened to S. boulardii, is a yeast, which makes it a single-celled fungus. Bacterial probiotics, such as lactobacillus and bifidobacterium strains, belong to a different branch of life altogether.
CFU stands for colony-forming units, the standard way of counting the live cells in a probiotic. The code CNCM I-3799 identifies the exact strain in the capsule.
What is in each capsule
Each capsule holds 5 billion CFU of S. boulardii. Microcrystalline cellulose and a hypromellose shell, made from plant fibre, are the only other ingredients. CanPrev lists it as free of gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, sugar, artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. Store the bottle in the fridge, as the label directs.
How it compares
Vitasave carries two other S. boulardii products. Renew Life BoulardiiMAX Traveller's Probiotic lists 10 billion per capsule in a 30-capsule pack, and AOR Saccharomyces Boulardii lists 250 mg per capsule in a 90-capsule bottle. CanPrev's label gives directions for children from age 1 as well as for teens and adults.
How to take it
Children 1 to 11 and everyone 12 and over take the same dose, 1 capsule twice a day. Space it at least 2 to 3 hours from any anti-fungal medication. For children under 6, open the capsule and mix the contents into food or drink, and do not let them swallow it whole.
Do not use it if your immune system is compromised, for example by lymphoma or long-term corticosteroid use; the label gives the full list. Ask a healthcare practitioner before use if you have fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea or severe abdominal pain, and stop use and ask one if digestive upset occurs, worsens or lasts beyond 3 days. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
Families who want one probiotic bottle with directions that run from age 1 through adulthood, and anyone looking for a yeast-based probiotic with a two-ingredient capsule. Keep in mind that it needs a spot in the fridge.
CanPrev Saccharomyces Boulardii FAQ
Can children take it?
Yes, from age 1. Children 1 to 11 take 1 capsule twice a day, and for under-6s the capsule should be opened and mixed into food or drink.
Does it need refrigeration?
Yes. CanPrev says to keep it refrigerated.
Is it a bacterial probiotic?
No. Saccharomyces boulardii is a yeast.
How long does a bottle last?
30 days at 1 capsule twice a day.
Shop more CanPrev supplements or the full probiotics range. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.
Quick Facts
How to Take
Directions
Children (1-11 years) - Take 1 capsule, 2 times per day. Take at least 2-3 hours before or after taking anti-fungal medications. For children under the age of 6 years: Open capsule and mix content into food or drink prior to consumption. To prevent choking, do not allow children less than 6 years old to swallow capsule whole. Adolescents and adults (12 years and older) - Take 1 capsule, 2 times per day. Take at least 2-3 hours before or after taking anti-fungal medications.
Cautions & Warnings
Do not use if • you have an immune-compromised condition (e.g. AIDS • lymphoma • patients undergoing long-term corticosteroid treatment). Ask a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have • fever • vomiting • bloody diarrhea • severe abdominal pain. Stop use and ask a healthcare practitioner if • symptoms of digestive upset (e.g. diarrhea) occur, worsen and/or persist beyond 3 days. Keep out of reach of children.
Full Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients
Each vegetable capsule
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saccharomyces boulardii (CNCM I-3799) | 5 billion CFU |
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose.