Summary
Dr. Reddy’s is the first Indian company to launch the capsules form of Econorm (saccharomyces boulardii), which are treated for the treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other associated diarrheas. The product is available in a lyophilized form (freeze-dried) that tastes sweet when eaten.
Uses and Benefits
“For Occasional Diarrhea Supports a Healthy Balance of Intestinal Flora. Useful When Traveling A Dietary Supplement Vegetarian Formula Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast that survives stomach acid and colonizes the intestinal tract. It promotes the health of the intestinal tract, helps to encourage a healthy gut flora balance, and supports a balanced inflammatory response. Saccharomyces boulardii has also been shown to support proper gastrointestinal function during a disruption to the normal balance of gut flora.” [source]
Availability
It is available from other companies in various forms. One example is Now Foods – Saccharomyces Boulardii shown below.
Product Evaluation
This product taken three times a day was proven to be effective as treatment against “travelers” diarrhea.
Packet Form
The product in packet form is shown below.
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Document History
This document was originally posted on 20090119mo1624. On 20091210th1343 a photo was added showing the product in packet form. On 20120813mo1441 information for additional providers was added. On 12 Aug 2024, this document was converted from WordPress classic format to block layout, section topics were made into headers, and an ad at the bottom of the page was removed.