Comparing Saccharomyces Boulardii Lyo vs VSL#3
| Saccharomyces boulardii lyo | VSL#3 (bifidobacterium infantis / lactobacillus acidophilus / streptococcus thermophilus) |
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| Saccharomyces boulardii lyo | VSL#3 (bifidobacterium infantis / lactobacillus acidophilus / streptococcus thermophilus) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Diarrhea. Saccharomyces boulardii lyo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Dietary Supplementation. VSL#3 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Saccharomyces boulardii lyo | More about VSL#3 (bifidobacterium infantis / lactobacillus acidophilus / streptococcus thermophilus) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Saccharomyces boulardii lyo has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 30 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
VSL#3 has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all VSL#3 side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Florastor, Florastor Kids, Saccharomyces Boulardii+MOS | Other bifidobacterium infantis / lactobacillus acidophilus / streptococcus thermophilus brands include: VSL#3 DS, VSL#3 Junior | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
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Summary unavailable. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 293 drugs are known to interact with Saccharomyces boulardii lyo:
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A total of 352 drugs are known to interact with VSL#3:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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