Medication info

Rikerus Granules (Bacillus licheniformis)

OTC medication경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Bacillus Licheniformis›250mg / 1g
Manufacturer / importer
(주)바이넥스
Appearance
Pink granules with a strawberry flavor
Packaging
300 grams/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 200907723 · Notified 2009.10.27

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.07.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Inhibition of abnormal fermentation in the intestines, such as acute and chronic enteritis and acute diarrhea
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
2 grams per dose, taken three times a day (initial dose 4 grams)
Child dose
1 gram per dose, taken three times a day. For infants, it can be taken mixed with a small amount of water or milk.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)바이넥스

Efficacy & effects

Inhibition of abnormal fermentation in the intestines, such as acute and chronic enteritis and acute diarrhea

  • Acute and chronic enteritis
  • acute and chronic diarrhea
  • acute dysentery
  • abnormal fermentation in the intestines
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This medication is used for gut-related diseases such as acute and chronic enteritis, acute diarrhea, and acute dysentery. It also helps improve symptoms caused by abnormal fermentation in the intestines. Therefore, it is effective in maintaining digestive health and alleviating related symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

2 grams per dose, taken three times a day (initial dose 4 grams)

Child dose

1 gram per dose, taken three times a day. For infants, it can be taken mixed with a small amount of water or milk.

Precautions

Precautions are needed when using this medication with certain antibiotics. It is advisable to avoid taking it with ciprofloxacin, imipenem, and sodium clindamycin. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients with genetic disorders that inhibit lactose digestion. For example, this includes conditions such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients receiving treatment from a doctor should be extra cautious when using this medication. This medication must be used according to the prescribed dosage and instructions, and if symptoms do not improve after using the medication for about a month, use should be discontinued and a consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is recommended. When administering this medication to infants under three months, it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist beforehand for safety. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in a cool place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Additionally, to maintain the quality of the medication and prevent misuse, it is important not to transfer it to other containers.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Maintaining a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius is recommended. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness and safety over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink granules with a strawberry flavor

Package unit

300 grams/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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