Antibiophilus - hard capsules

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The bacteria that naturally live in the human intestine (intestinal flora) are of the utmost importance for the normal functioning of intestinal activity and digestion.

Application

1. What is Antibiophilus and what is it used for?

The bacteria that naturally live in the human intestine (intestinal flora) are of the utmost importance for the normal functioning of intestinal activity and digestion. This intestinal flora consists of different types of bacteria that live in a balanced equilibrium with each other. Unaccustomed or incorrect nutrition, infections, treatment with antibiotics or radiation treatment can lead to a disruption of this equilibrium and consequently to diarrhoea.
A very important type of these germs that naturally occur in the human intestine are lactic acid bacteria (lactobacilli). Antibiophilus contains a large number of viable lactic acid bacteria. By taking Antibiophilus, a damaged or destroyed intestinal flora can be brought back into its natural equilibrium.

Areas of application
Treatment of diarrhoea of various causes, especially diarrhoea after treatment with antibiotics or after radiation treatment.

If you do not feel better or even worse after 2 days, in the case of diarrhoea with blood admixture or high fever, contact your doctor.

How is it used?

What is Antibiophilus and what is it used for?

The bacteria that naturally live in the human intestine (intestinal flora) are of the utmost importance for the normal functioning of intestinal activity and digestion. This intestinal flora consists of different types of bacteria that live in a balanced equilibrium with each other. Unaccustomed or incorrect nutrition, infections, treatment with antibiotics or radiation treatment can lead to a disruption of this equilibrium and consequently to diarrhoea. A very important type of these germs that naturally occur in the human intestine are lactic acid bacteria (lactobacilli). Antibiophilus contains a large number of viable lactic acid bacteria. By taking Antibiophilus, a damaged or destroyed intestinal flora can be brought back into its natural equilibrium.
Areas of application
Treatment of diarrhoea of various causes, especially diarrhoea after treatment with antibiotics or after radiation treatment.
If you do not feel better or even worse after 2 days, in the case of diarrhoea with
blood admixture or high fever, contact your doctor.

What should you consider before taking it?

What should you consider before taking Antibiophilus?

Antibiophilus must not be taken,
- if you are allergic to Lactobacillus casei rhamnosus or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.
Warnings and precautions
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Antibiophilus.
Since the body loses water and salts in the case of diarrhoea, you must always ensure an adequate supply of fluids and minerals. The extent must be adapted to the severity of the diarrhoea, the age and the circumstances of the patient. In the case of acute diarrhoea with high fever, as well as in infants and toddlers, Antibiophilus must not be used without medical examination and prescription.
In the case of diarrhoea that lasts longer than 2 days or is accompanied by blood admixture or high fever, a doctor must be consulted.
The use of Antibiophilus is not recommended in newborns and premature babies with the following high-risk diseases:
- Insufficient supply of oxygen to vital organs (perinatal asphyxia)
- congenital heart defect
- severe congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract
- inflammatory bowel disease (necrotising enterocolitis)
- extremely low birth weight of less than 1000 grams
There is no data on the use of Antibiophilus in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
Taking Antibiophilus together with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking / using, have recently taken / used or intend to take / use any other medicines.
Since the effect can be reduced by antibiotics, there should be a break of about 2 hours between the two doses.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
The lactic acid bacteria (lactobacilli) in Antibiophilus are natural intestinal inhabitants, use during pregnancy and breast-feeding is possible.
Driving and operating machinery
Antibiophilus has no influence on driving and operating machinery.
Antibiophilus contains lactose
One capsule of Antibiophilus contains 0.05 grams of lactose monohydrate (milk sugar). Please only take Antibiophilus after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from a sugar intolerance.

How should the medicine be taken?

How should Antibiophilus be taken?

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Dosage for acute diarrhoea:
Adults:
4 to 8 capsules daily, divided into 2 to 4 doses
Adolescents, children, toddlers:
2 to 4 capsules daily, divided into 2 doses
Toddlers (under 2 years): Use in conjunction with rehydration therapy. The use of Antibiophilus - powder for oral administration is recommended.
Children from 2 years of age: The treatment does not replace a necessary rehydration therapy. Dosage for chronic diarrhoea:
Adults, adolescents, children, toddlers:
3 to 6 capsules daily, divided into 3 doses
Dosage for infants and premature babies:
For oral administration, the use of Antibiophilus - powder for oral administration is recommended. Dosage for tube feeding:
Birth weight over 2000 grams: 2 to 4 capsules daily, divided into at least 2 doses Birth weight from 1000 to 2000 grams: 2 capsules daily, divided into at least 2 doses
In severe cases, the dose can be increased. Antibiophilus - powder for oral administration is also available for administering higher doses.
Duration of use:
In general, a therapy duration of about 10 to 14 days is sufficient. For the effective improvement of the symptoms of chronic diseases, use of up to 3 months is possible.
Type of use
For oral administration.
Swallow capsules whole with a little liquid.
It is recommended to take Antibiophilus between meals to keep the gastric passage as short as possible.
If you have taken a larger amount of Antibiophilus than you should Poisoning after overdose is not known and is not to be expected even after a multiple of the recommended dose.
If you forget to take Antibiophilus
Do not take double the amount if you have forgotten the previous dose.
If you have any further questions about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What side effects are possible?

How should Antibiophilus be stored?

Do not store above 25°C.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton/label after "use by:". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Special storage instructions

5. How should Antibiophilus be stored?

Do not store above 25°C.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton/label after "use by:". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Special information on the content

Contents of the pack and further information

What Antibiophilus contains
- The active ingredient is: Lactobacillus casei rhamnosus (LCR 35). 1 capsule of 250 milligrams of powder contains viable germs of LCR 35 with a germ count of at least 200 million.
- The other ingredients are: potato starch, lactose monohydrate, LCR 35 nutrient medium, maltodextrin, sodium thiosulphate, sodium glutamate, magnesium stearate.
- Capsule material: gelatine, titanium dioxide E-171
What Antibiophilus looks like and contents of the pack
Cream-coloured hard capsules with cream-coloured powder for oral administration.
Packs with glass vials of 20 and 50 capsules, bundle pack of 4 times 50 capsules.