Drug Study: Eceflora

Name of Drug Action andProperties Indications Dosage and

Administration Contra indications

Brand Names: Erceflora GenericName: BacillusClausi Classification:Antidiarrheals Manufacturer: Sanofi-Aventis

Contributes to therecovery of theintestinal microbialflora altered duringthe course ofmicrobial disordersof diverse origin. Itproduces variousvitamins, particularlygroup B vitaminsthus contributing tocorrection of vitamindisorders caused byantibiotics &chemotherapeuticagents. Promotesnormalization ofintestinal flora. Indication: Acute diarrhea withduration of ≤14 daysdue to infection,drugs or poisons.Chronic or persistentdiarrhea withduration of >14days. Contraindication: Not for use inimmunocompromisedpatients (cancerpatients onchemotherapy,patients takingimmunosuppressantmeds)

Acutediarrhea w/duration of14 days orless due toinfections,drugs orpoisons;chronic orpersistentdiarrhea w/duration ofmore than14 days.

Adults 2-3vials of 2billion/5 mLsusp Children 2-11years 1-2 vialsof 2 billion/5mL susp Infants >1month 1-2 vialsof 2 billion/5mL susp. Administration:May be takenwith or withoutfood (Dilutecontents of vialin sweetenedwater, milk, teaor orangejuice.).

Hypersensitivity. Not for use inimmunocompromisedpatients (cancerpatients onchemotherapy,patients takingimmunosuppressantmeds)