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Floratact Powder 1 gm, Pack of 1 Powder
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Floratact Powder 1 gm is used to treat and prevent diarrhoea. It contains Saccharomyces boulardii, which helps fight disease-causing organisms in the gut, restores the balance of intestinal flora, and strengthens immunity and overall gut health. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as gas, bloating, and constipation. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII-282.50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Floratact Powder 1 gm

Floratact Powder 1 gm is used to treat and prevent diarrhoea, including rotaviral diarrhoea in children. Floratact Powder 1 gm may also be used for acne, antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea, Helicobacter pylori infection, traveller’s diarrhoea, diarrhoea in people with HIV/AIDS, and necrotising enterocolitis (a severe intestinal disease in premature infants).

Floratact Powder 1 gm contains Saccharomyces boulardii, a friendly micro-organism that helps fight disease-causing organisms in the gut, such as yeast and bacteria. Thereby, Floratact Powder 1 gm helps in treating diarrhoea. Floratact Powder 1 gm helps restore the balance of intestinal bacterial flora, strengthening immunity and overall gut health.

You are advised to take Floratact Powder 1 gm for as long as your doctor has recommended, depending on your medical condition. Floratact Powder 1 gm is generally safe and does not cause any side effects. Sometimes, it may cause gas, bloating, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or herbal products before starting Floratact Powder 1 gm. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Floratact Powder 1 gm, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Floratact Powder 1 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Floratact Powder 1 gm can be given to children if recommended by a doctor. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking Floratact Powder 1 gm.

Uses of Floratact Powder 1 gm

Floratact Powder 1 gm is used in the treatment of Diarrhoea. The detailed uses of Floratact Powder 1 gm are as follows:

Treatment of diarrhoea: Floratact Powder 1 gm is effective for traveller’s diarrhoea, antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, and rotaviral diarrhoea.

Supports gut health: Floratact Powder 1 gm supports gut health and helps prevent various digestive issues.

Directions for Use

  • Floratact Powder 1 gm can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Pour the contents into a glass of water or your preferred beverage, stir well, and drink immediately.
  • Avoid mixing the contents with very hot or cold liquids.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Floratact Powder 1 gm contains Saccharomyces boulardii, a probiotic yeast that restores the balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut. It helps maintain healthy intestinal flora, protects against harmful microbes, and supports digestive immunity.
  • Floratact Powder 1 gm is effective in treating and preventing various types of diarrhoea, including acute infectious diarrhoea and rotaviral diarrhoea in children, by reducing the duration and severity of symptoms.
  • Floratact Powder 1 gm helps prevent and manage antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea by replenishing healthy gut microbes and reducing inflammation caused by harmful bacteria.
  • Floratact Powder 1 gm supports Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy by improving treatment tolerance, reducing gastrointestinal side effects, and maintaining microbial balance during antibiotic use.
  • Floratact Powder 1 gm is also beneficial in preventing traveller’s diarrhoea and managing diarrhoea in people with HIV/AIDS. It may offer additional support in conditions like necrotising enterocolitis in premature infants and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

How Floratact Powder 1 gm Works

Floratact Powder 1 gm contains Saccharomyces boulardii, a friendly micro-organism that helps fight disease-causing organisms in the gut, such as yeast and bacteria. Thereby, Floratact Powder 1 gm helps in treating diarrhoea. Floratact Powder 1 gm helps restore the balance of intestinal bacterial flora, strengthening immunity and overall gut health.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Floratact Powder 1 gm out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Floratact Powder 1 gm

Floratact Powder 1 gm is generally safe, and taking more than the recommended dose usually causes only mild symptoms, such as gas or bloating. However, in individuals with weakened immunity or a serious illness, there is a rare risk of fungal infection. If any unusual symptoms occur after an overdose, medical advice should be sought.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Floratact Powder 1 gm if you are allergic to Saccharomyces boulardii or any of its ingredients.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a weakened immune system (due to illness or medications), as special care may be needed.
  • Tell your doctor if you have a known yeast allergy before starting Floratact Powder 1 gm.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any antifungal medicines, as they may reduce the effectiveness of Floratact Powder 1 gm.
  • Consult your doctor before using Floratact Powder 1 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Floratact Powder 1 gm can be given to children, but only if recommended by a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Include bland foods such as bananas, rice, apples, cream of wheat, soda crackers, farina, applesauce, and toast to avoid aggravating the digestive system.
  • Avoid eating foods such as milk, dairy products, spicy foods, processed foods, pork, veal, sardines, raw vegetables, rhubarb, onions, corn, citrus fruits, alcohol, pineapples, cherries, seeded berries, grapes, caffeinated and carbonated drinks.
  • Eat fibre-rich food such as whole grains, lentils, beans, broccoli, and peas.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly before eating, preparing, or serving food.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDIARRHEALS

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid or limit consuming alcohol while taking Floratact Powder 1 gm.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medicine; your doctor will decide whether pregnant women can take Floratact Powder 1 gm.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Floratact Powder 1 gm.

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Driving

Safe

Floratact Powder 1 gm is unlikely to affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Floratact Powder 1 gm can be given to children if advised by the doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Floratact Powder 1 gm belongs to the group of medicines called probiotics, used to treat diarrhoea.

Floratact Powder 1 gm helps in fighting disease-causing organisms in the gut, such as bacteria. Thus, it helps in treating diarrhoea.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Floratact Powder 1 gm for as long as advised. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Floratact Powder 1 gm.

Floratact Powder 1 gm is yeast (fungus). Therefore, taking Floratact Powder 1 gm with anti-fungal medicines might decrease the effectiveness of Floratact Powder 1 gm. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Do not take Floratact Powder 1 gm for longer durations unless advised to do so by your doctor. Also, avoid exceeding the recommended dose of Floratact Powder 1 gm without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor if the condition recurs or if there is no symptomatic improvement.

Floratact Powder 1 gm can be taken with antibiotics if advised by the doctor. However, you are advised to maintain a gap of 2 hours between Floratact Powder 1 gm and antibiotics.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

CENTAUR HOUSE, Near Grand Hyatt, Vakola ,Santacruz – East, Mumbai – 400 055, India.
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Author Details

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 28, 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

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Reference

  1. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/332.html
  2. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-332/saccharomyces-boulardii

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