Each capsule contains 10 billion live cells ofSaccharomyces boulardii, a beneficial species of yeast.
Hospital Bacteria Defense is composed ofSaccharomyces boulardii, considered a nonpathogenic, noncolonizing baker’s yeast species, which is very closely related to brewer’s yeast, also known asS. cervesiae. We refer to it as a specific beneficial yeast probiotic.S. boulardiiis recognized as a yeast and is not related to theCandidaspecies (Candida albicans,tropicalis, etc.), which can cause pathogenic infections in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. Hospital Bacteria Defense is used to prevent diarrhea associated with antibiotic use.
DIRECTIONS OF USE
Adults, adolescents, and children ≥ 6 years old:Take 1–3 capsules daily or as directed by your health-care practitioner. If you are taking antifungal medications, take this product at least 2–3 hours before or after them.
INGREDIENTS
Each vegetable capsule contains:
Saccharomyces boulardii
10 billion CFU
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
5 mg
CFU = Colony-Forming Units.Potency guaranteed at date of expiry.
Other ingredients:Maltodextrin and vegetable magnesium stearate in a non-GMO vegetable capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water.
WARNINGS
Contains no: Gluten, soy, wheat, eggs, dairy, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, starch, or sugar.
Cautions and warnings:Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you have fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea or severe abdominal pain. Discontinue use and consult a health-care practitioner if symptoms of digestive upset (e.g., diarrhea) occur, worsen, or persist beyond 3 days.
Contraindications:Do not use if you have an immune-compromised condition (e.g., AIDS, lymphoma, patients undergoing long-term corticosteroid treatment).
Keep refrigerated. Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
