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Zentomyces is an oral powder containing saccharomyces boulardii 100ng used in the treatment of acute diarrhea in adults and children. In addition, the drug combined with oral rehydration, prevents recurrence of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile. During the use of Zentomyces, there may be some unwanted side effects including: erythema, itching, allergic reactions... Therefore, before using the drug, it is necessary to consult the treating doctor. .
1. Mechanism of action of the drug Zentomyces
The drug Zentomyces is effective in the treatment of diarrhea of microbial origin. The drug will inhibit the growth of microorganisms when entering the body. At the same time, the drug also has an antagonistic effect on the toxins of Vibrio cholerae, ETEC and Clostridium difficile bacteria. Besides, Zentomyces drug also works to strengthen the immune barrier, stimulate the body's production of IgA antibodies. In addition, the drug also enhances the activity of digestive enzymes such as disaccharidase, creating favorable conditions for nutritional supply as well as milk tolerance in children.
After taking the drug Zentomyces into the body, the compound Saccharomyces boulardii temporarily resides in the gastrointestinal tract. The compound then rapidly disappears from the stool 2 to 5 days after stopping treatment with Zentomyces.
2. Indications and contraindications for the use of Zentomyces
Uses Zentomyces is indicated in the prevention and treatment of colitis, diarrhea caused by the use of antibiotics. Not only that, Zentomyces is added to vancomycin or metronidazole treatment to help prevent recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection. Zentomyces also helps prevent diarrhea associated with continuous enteral tube feeding. In addition, the drug is also used in the treatment of diarrhea with infectious etiology in nursing infants or adults or the elderly. Zentomyces is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with functional bowel disorders.
Therapeutic Zentomyces can be combined with rehydration if needed. The rehydration estimate as well as the rehydration method should be calculated to be appropriate for the severity of the diarrhea along with other criteria such as the patient's age and current health status.
The drug Zentomyces is contraindicated in subjects who are sensitive to the ingredients of the drug. Special attention should be paid to patients with central venous catheters when using Zentomyces during treatment.
3. Dosage and how to use Zentomyces
The drug Zentomyces is used by both adults and children by mouth. Dosage with 2 sachets per day and divided into two times a day. The drug is completely dissolved with water before use. Zentomyces in lyophilized form helps to ensure the stability of the active ingredients contained in the drug and gives the viability of Saccharomyces boulardii, and rapidly forms a fluid mixture when used.
In case the patient accidentally takes an overdose of Zentomyces than prescribed and shows some signs of unwanted side effects, it is necessary to take the patient to the nearest medical facility for assistance. timely medical assistance. If the patient has missed a dose of Zentomyces while taking Zentomyces, the missed dose can be used as soon as he remembers. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Zentomyces and the next dose is close enough, the patient can skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Patients should also note that it is not recommended to double the dose of Zentomyces because it can cause drug overdose and unwanted side effects that affect the patient's current health.
4. Undesirable side effects of Zentomyces
Zentomyces medicine may cause some unwanted side effects for patients when using the drug during treatment. These effects will affect the immune system with rare allergic reactions such as quincke edema, or the appearance of erythema, itching... Or effects affecting the skin and skin tissue in rare cases like urticaria.
In case the patient experiences the above symptoms, it is necessary to stop using the drug and immediately notify the treating doctor for timely medical assistance.
Some notes when using Zentomyces: patients should not stay in the package when near patients who are having central venous catheters. Or can avoid any contact with the catheter especially hands. However, cases of fungal infections in the blood of patients with central venous catheters are also quite rare, even when these subjects are not treated with Saccharomyces boulardii. Most patients can usually have a fever and be positive for Saccharomyces boulardii.
Due to the content of the drug contains lactose, the drug should not be used in patients with galactose intolerance or Lapp lactase deficiency or the glucose and galactose malabsorption syndrome in rare metabolic diseases. . The drug also contains live yeast spores that can grow at 37 degrees Celsius, so when using the drug, it should not be mixed with water containing alcohol or eaten too hot or too cold food.
Clinically, the drug has not been recorded to cause malformations and fetal reading, but should be carefully considered before using for pregnant and lactating women.
Although the information about the drug Zentomyces is quite complete, to ensure safety, before using, patients should still consult and follow the instructions of a specialist doctor.
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