Antibiophilus hard capsules

For the treatment of diarrhea of various origins, especially diarrhea caused by antibiotic or radiation therapy.

Antibiophilus is an over-the-counter, non-prescription medicine containing viable lactic acid bacteria. It is used to treat diarrhea of various causes and helps restore the natural balance of the intestinal flora.

Antibiophilus can be used in adults, adolescents, children, and toddlers. For infants, newborns, and premature babies, appropriate dosage recommendations are available depending on the method of administration.

What is Antibiophilus and what is it used for?

The bacteria naturally living in the human gut form what is known as the intestinal flora. A balanced intestinal flora is crucial for the normal functioning of bowel activity and digestion.

The intestinal flora consists of various types of bacteria that live in a natural balance with each other. This balance can be disturbed by unusual or improper diet, infections, antibiotic treatment, or radiation therapy. As a result, diarrhea can occur, among other things.

An important group of microorganisms naturally occurring in the human gut are lactic acid bacteria, known as lactobacilli.

Antibiophilus contains a large number of viable lactic acid bacteria of the strain Lactobacillus casei rhamnosus (LCR 35). Taking Antibiophilus can help an impaired intestinal flora return to its natural balance.

Active Ingredient

One hard capsule with 250 mg powder contains viable cells of Lactobacillus casei rhamnosus (LCR 35) with a germ count of at least 2 × 10⁸.

Indications

Antibiophilus is used for the treatment of diarrhea of various causes.

These include in particular:

• acute diarrhea

• chronic diarrhea

• diarrhea after antibiotic treatment

• diarrhea after radiation therapy

• diarrhea associated with disturbed intestinal flora

If you do not feel better or even worse after 2 days, you should consult a doctor.

Diarrhea with blood in the stool or a significant increase in temperature also requires medical clarification.

How to take Antibiophilus?

Always take Antibiophilus exactly as described in the package leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are unsure about the application or dosage, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Dosage for acute diarrhea

Adults:

4 to 8 capsules daily, divided into 2 to 4 doses.

Adolescents, children, and toddlers:

2 to 4 capsules daily, divided into 2 doses.

For toddlers under 2 years of age, use in conjunction with rehydration therapy. For this age group, the use of Antibiophilus oral powder is recommended.

In children aged 2 years and older, treatment with Antibiophilus does not replace any necessary rehydration therapy.

Dosage for chronic diarrhea

Adults, adolescents, children, and toddlers:

3 to 6 capsules daily, divided into 3 doses.

Dosage for infants and premature babies

For oral administration to infants and premature babies, the use of Antibiophilus oral powder is recommended.

For administration via a probe, the dosage depends on the birth weight.

Birth weight over 2000 g:

2 to 4 capsules daily, divided into at least 2 doses.

Birth weight from 1000 to 2000 g:

2 capsules daily, divided into at least 2 doses.

In severe cases, the dose can be increased. For the administration of higher doses, Antibiophilus oral powder is also available.

Duration of application

Generally, a treatment duration of about 10 to 14 days is sufficient.

For effective improvement of symptoms in chronic diseases, use over a period of up to 3 months is possible.

If symptoms do not improve or worsen, medical advice should be sought.

Method of application

Antibiophilus hard capsules are for oral use.

Swallow the capsules whole with some liquid.

It is recommended to take Antibiophilus between meals to keep the stomach passage as short as possible.

Use in toddlers

For toddlers under 2 years of age, use must be in conjunction with rehydration therapy.

For toddlers under 2 years of age, the use of Antibiophilus oral powder is recommended.

Even in children aged 2 years and older, Antibiophilus does not replace necessary rehydration therapy. Especially in acute diarrhea, sufficient fluid and electrolyte intake must be ensured.

If you have taken more Antibiophilus than you should

Poisoning after an overdose is not known and is not expected even after taking several times the recommended dose.

In case of uncertainty or unusual symptoms, medical or pharmaceutical advice should nevertheless be sought.

If you forget to take Antibiophilus

Do not take a double dose if you forgot the previous dose.

Continue taking according to the intended dosage schedule.

Important information for diarrhea

In case of diarrheal diseases, sufficient fluid and electrolyte intake must be ensured. This is particularly important for toddlers, infants, and elderly or weakened individuals.

In children, treatment with Antibiophilus does not replace necessary rehydration therapy.

If symptoms persist for more than 2 days, worsen, blood appears in the stool, or a significant increase in temperature occurs, a doctor should be consulted.

Side effects and tolerability

Like all medicines, Antibiophilus can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

If unusual symptoms or a possible hypersensitivity reaction occur, discontinue use and seek medical or pharmaceutical advice.

If you have further questions about taking or tolerability of Antibiophilus, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients

The active ingredient is Lactobacillus casei rhamnosus (LCR 35).

One capsule with 250 mg powder contains viable cells of Lactobacillus casei rhamnosus (LCR 35) with a germ count of at least 2 × 10⁸.

Other ingredients: Potato starch, lactose monohydrate (50 mg), LCR 35 culture medium, maltodextrin, sodium thiosulfate, sodium glutamate, magnesium stearate.

Capsule material: Gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171).