{"product_id":"canprev-saccharomyces-boulardii-60-vcaps","title":"CanPrev Saccharomyces Boulardii (60 VCaps)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanPrev Saccharomyces Boulardii supplies 5 billion CFU of the yeast \u003ci\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/i\u003e, strain CNCM I-3799, in each vegetable capsule. Helps to reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. A bottle holds 60 capsules, and the label dose for everyone from age 1 up is 1 capsule twice a day, so it lasts 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat CanPrev Saccharomyces Boulardii is licensed for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80141531.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Saccharomyces boulardii is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/i\u003e, often shortened to \u003ci\u003eS. boulardii\u003c\/i\u003e, is a yeast, which makes it a single-celled fungus. Bacterial probiotics, such as lactobacillus and bifidobacterium strains, belong to a different branch of life altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCFU stands for colony-forming units, the standard way of counting the live cells in a probiotic. The code CNCM I-3799 identifies the exact strain in the capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in each capsule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule holds 5 billion CFU of \u003ci\u003eS. boulardii\u003c\/i\u003e. Microcrystalline cellulose and a hypromellose shell, made from plant fibre, are the only other ingredients. CanPrev lists it as free of gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, sugar, artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. Store the bottle in the fridge, as the label directs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitasave carries two other \u003ci\u003eS. boulardii\u003c\/i\u003e products. Renew Life BoulardiiMAX Traveller's Probiotic lists 10 billion per capsule in a 30-capsule pack, and AOR Saccharomyces Boulardii lists 250 mg per capsule in a 90-capsule bottle. CanPrev's label gives directions for children from age 1 as well as for teens and adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren 1 to 11 and everyone 12 and over take the same dose, 1 capsule twice a day. Space it at least 2 to 3 hours from any anti-fungal medication. For children under 6, open the capsule and mix the contents into food or drink, and do not let them swallow it whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use it if your immune system is compromised, for example by lymphoma or long-term corticosteroid use; the label gives the full list. Ask a healthcare practitioner before use if you have fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea or severe abdominal pain, and stop use and ask one if digestive upset occurs, worsens or lasts beyond 3 days. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilies who want one probiotic bottle with directions that run from age 1 through adulthood, and anyone looking for a yeast-based probiotic with a two-ingredient capsule. Keep in mind that it needs a spot in the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCanPrev Saccharomyces Boulardii FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan children take it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, from age 1. Children 1 to 11 take 1 capsule twice a day, and for under-6s the capsule should be opened and mixed into food or drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need refrigeration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. CanPrev says to keep it refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a bacterial probiotic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. \u003ci\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/i\u003e is a yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 days at 1 capsule twice a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/canprev\"\u003eCanPrev supplements\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/probiotics\"\u003eprobiotics range\u003c\/a\u003e. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CanPrev","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51360062177383,"sku":"CP50377","price":38.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1709\/1189\/files\/1762889260_886646503774-CP-SaccharomycesBoulardii-60vcaps-RGB-195707-V1_839_1430.png?v=1794120319","url":"https:\/\/checkout.vitasave.ca\/products\/canprev-saccharomyces-boulardii-60-vcaps","provider":"Vitasave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}