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ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION

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How to use ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION

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Introducción

Prospecto: información para el paciente

Ultra-Levura 250 mg polvo para suspensión oral

Saccharomyces boulardiiCNCM I-745?

Lea todo el prospecto detenidamente antes de empezar a tomar este medicamento, porque contiene información importante para usted.

Siga exactamente las instrucciones de administración del medicamento contenidas en este prospecto o las indicadas por su médico o farmacéutico.

  • Conserve este prospecto, ya que puede tener que volver a leerlo.
  • Si necesita consejo o más información, consulte a su farmacéutico.
  • Si experimenta efectos adversos, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico, incluso si se trata de efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto. Ver sección 4.
  • Debe consultar a un médico si empeora o si no mejora después de 2 días.

Contenido del prospecto:

  1. Qué es Ultra-Levura y para qué se utiliza.
  2. Qué necesita saber antes de tomar Ultra-Levura
  3. Cómo tomar Ultra-Levura
  4. Posibles efectos adversos
  5. Conservación de Ultra-Levura
  6. Contenido del envase e información adicional

1. Qué es Ultra-Levura y para qué se utiliza

Ultra-Levura es un medicamento que contiene como principio activo una levadura probiótica denominada Saccharomyces boulardii.

Está indicado para el tratamiento sintomático de la diarrea de origen inespecífico y prevención de los procesos diarreicos producidos por la administración de antibióticos en adultos y niños.

Debe consultar a un médico si empeora o si no mejora después de 2 días de tratamiento.

Doctor consultation

Not sure if this medicine is right for you?

Discuss your symptoms and treatment with a doctor online.

2. Qué necesita saber antes de tomar Ultra-Levura

No tome Ultra-Levura:

  • Si es alérgico (hipersensible) al principio activo o a cualquiera de los demás componentes de Ultra-Levura, (incluidos en la seccion 6)
  • Si es alérgico (hipersensible) a las levaduras.
  • Pacientes con catéter venoso central (Ver "Advertencias y precauciones").
  • Pacientes inmunodeprimidos u hospitalizados debido a enfermedad grave o alteración/debilitamiento del sistema inmune.

Advertencias y precauciones

Consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de empezar a tomar Ultra-Levura .

Tenga especial cuidado con Ultra-Levura:

  • Si la diarrea va acompañada de fiebre o vómito.
  • En caso que se presente sangre en las deposiciones
  • En caso de sed muy intensa o sensación de lengua seca, ya que son síntomas de deshidratación.
  • No se deben abrir los sobres en los alrededores de los pacientes con catéter venoso central, para evitar cualquier colonización, especialmente las transmitidas por las manos al catéter.

Niños y adolescentes

La administración en niños menores de 2 años requerirá consejo médico.

Toma de Ultra-Levura con otros medicamentos

Comunique a su médico o farmacéutico si está tomando, ha tomado recientemente o podría tener que tomar cualquier otro medicamento.

Ultra-Levura puede interaccionar con medicamentos tales como: Medicamentos antifúngicos (para tratar los hongos).

Toma de Ultra-Levura con alimentos, bebidas y alcohol

Durante el tratamiento con Ultra-Levura no se deben tomar bebidas o alimentos muy calientes (superior a 50ºC), helados o que contengan alcohol, ya que Saccharomyces boulardiicontiene células vivas.

Embarazo, lactancia y fertilidad

Si está embarazada o en período de lactancia, cree que podría estar embarazada o tiene intención de quedarse embarazada, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico antes de utilizar este medicamento.

Debe evaluarse la relación beneficio/riesgo antes de utilizarlo en embarazo y lactancia.

No se detectó ningún efecto en la fertilidad durante los estudios en animales. No existen datos clínicos, se desconoce el posible riesgo para el ser humano.

Conducción y uso de máquinas

La influencia de Ultra-Levura sobre la capacidad para conducir y utilizar máquinas es nula.

Ultra-Levura contiene lactosa, fructosay sorbitol (E-420)

Este medicamento contiene lactosa. Si su médico le ha indicado que padece una intolerancia a ciertos azúcares, consulte con él antes de tomar este medicamento.

Este medicamento contiene 471,9 mg de fructosa en cada sobre. Si su médico le ha indicado que usted (o su hijo) padecen una intolerancia a ciertos azúcares, o se les ha diagnosticado intolerancia hereditaria a la fructosa (IHF), una enfermedad genética rara, en la que el paciente no puede descomponer la fructosa, consulte con su médico antes de tomar este medicamento.

Este medicamento contiene 0,1 mg de sorbitol en cada sobre.

3. Cómo tomar Ultra-Levura

Siga exactamente las instrucciones de administración del medicamento contenidas en este prospecto o las indicadas por su médico o farmacéutico. En caso de duda, pregunte a su médico o farmacéutico.

La dosis a utilizar dependerá de la evolución de los síntomas y deberá utilizarse siempre la menor dosis efectiva.

La dosis recomendada es:

Adultos y adolescentes a partir de 12 años: de 1 a 2 sobres ( 250 mg a 500 mg) al día distribuidos en dos tomas (mañana y noche).

Uso en niños

Niños a partir de 2 años: 1 sobre (250 mg) al día.

La administración en niños menores de 2 años requerirá consejo médico.

Cómo tomar:

Este medicamento se toma por vía oral.

Los sobres se toman disueltos en un vaso de agua.

Administrar preferentemente antes de las comidas.

Poblaciones especiales

Pacientes con catéter venoso central, inmunodeprimidos o en estado crítico: Este medicamento está contraindicado en estos pacientes (ver sección 2). Adicionalmente, debido al riesgo de contaminación por vía aérea, los sobres no se deben abrir en las habitaciones de estos pacientes, se debe tener especial precaución al abrirlos en las inmediaciones de los mismos y lavarse bien las manos tras la manipulación del medicamento.

Si toma más Ultra-Levura del que debe

Si ha tomado más Ultra-Levura de lo que debe, consulte inmediatamente a su médico o farmacéutico.

En caso de sobredosis o ingestión accidental, acuda inmediatamente a su médico o llame al Servicio de Información Toxicológica, (teléfono: 91.5620420), indicando el medicamento y la cantidad ingerida.

Medicine questions

Started taking the medicine and have questions?

Discuss your symptoms and treatment with a doctor online.

4. Posibles efectos adversos

Al igual que todos los medicamentos, Ultra-Levura puede producir efectos adversos, aunque no todas las personas los sufran.

El efecto adverso que más se puede producir, aunque en raras ocasiones, es flatulencia.

Los efectos adversos que se pueden producir son:

Infecciones e infestaciones

  • Muy raras (<1/10.000): penetración de la levadura en la sangre (fungemia).
  • Frecuencia no conocida: Infección hematológica grave (sepsis)

Alteraciones gastrointestinales

  • Raras (>1/10.000 a <1/1.000): flatulencia.
  • Frecuencia no conocida (no puede estimarse a partir de los datos disponibles): estreñimiento.

Alteraciones inmunológicas

  • Muy raras (<1/10.000): reacción anafiláctica con picores, urticaria, erupción cutánea, enrojecimiento de la piel e hinchazón local o general.

Comunicación de efectos adversos

Si experimenta cualquier tipo de efecto adverso, consulte a su médico o farmacéutico, incluso si se trata de posibles efectos adversos que no aparecen en este prospecto. También puede comunicarlos directamente a través del Sistema Español de Farmacovigilancia de Medicamentos de Uso Humano: https://www.notificaram.es.

Mediante la comunicación de efectos adversos usted puede contribuir a proporcionar más información sobre la seguridad de este medicamento.

5. Conservación de Ultra-Levura

Mantener este medicamento fuera de la vista y del alcance de los niños.

Conservar en el envase original para protegerlo de la humedad.

No utilice este medicamento después de la fecha de caducidad que aparece en el envase después de CAD. La fecha de caducidad es el último día del mes que se indica

Los medicamentos no se deben tirar por los desagües ni a la basura. Deposite los envases y los medicamentos que no necesite en el Punto SIGRE de la farmacia. En caso de duda pregunte a su farmacéutico cómo deshacerse de los envases y de los medicamentos que no necesita. De esta forma, ayudará a proteger el medio ambiente.

6. Contenido del envase e información adicional

Composición de Ultra-Levura

El principio activo es Saccharomyces boulardii.

Los demás componentes (excipientes) son: fructosa, lactosa, silice coloidal anhidra, aroma tuttifrutti (contiene sorbitol).

Aspecto del producto y contenido del envase

Ultra-Levura se presenta en sobres con polvo para suspension oral.

Cada envase contiene 10 ó 20 sobres de polvo.

Titular de la autorización de comercialización:

BIOCODEX

22 rue des Aqueducs

94250 Gentilly (Francia)

Responsable de la fabricación:

BIOCODEX

1 Avenue Blaise Pascal

60000 Beauvais (Francia)

Representante local

Zambon S.A.U.

Maresme 5, Pol. Can Bernades-Subirà

08130 Sta. Perpètua de Mogoda – Barcelona (España)

Fecha de la última revisión de este prospecto:Julio 2021

La información detallada y actualizada de este medicamento está disponible en la página Web de la Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION?
ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION does not require a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
What is the active substance in ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION?
The active ingredient in ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION is saccharomyces boulardii. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.
Who manufactures ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION?
ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION is manufactured by Biocodex. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Which doctors can assess the use of ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION online?
Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.
What are the alternatives to ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION?
Other medicines with the same active substance (saccharomyces boulardii) include ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg HARD CAPSULES, ULTRA-LEVURA 250 mg POWDER AND SOLVENT FOR ORAL SUSPENSION, ULTRA-LEVURA 50 mg HARD CAPSULES. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.
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