Florastor® Reduces the risk of C. difficile-associated disease

Florastor Safety Warning:

Do not use Florastor or other probiotics in any ICU setting and in those individuals with open arterial and venous access required (such as a Vascath, Permcath, or AV fistula).

Do not use for any individual with a central line or port or in the surroundings of any patient with a central line or port. [Central lines include short- and long-term central venous catheters (CVCs) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)].

Do not use Florastor for pre- or post- organ or bone marrow transplant patients and other patients considered severely immunocompromised or critically ill.

Do not use Florastor probiotics if allergic to any components (especially yeast). Less than 1% of patients experience constipation or thirst.

Very rarely, side effects such as: allergic reaction (skin rash). Fungemia or sepsis in patients with a central venous catheter, and in hospitalized, immunocompromised patients may occur.

For product questions or to report an adverse event, please call 877-356-7787.

This educational information is intended for use by qualified healthcare practitioners only and is not intended for use by consumers or to substitute for appropriate professional care.