Medication info

Barikensan (Bacillus Licheniformis)

OTC medication경구
Ingredient · strength
Bacillus Licheniformis›250mg / 1g
Manufacturer / importer
일성아이에스(주)
Appearance
Slightly sweet, off-white powder
Packaging
300g/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201406134 · Notified 2014.12.30 · Insurance code 655403351

Summary

Main use
Treatment of acute and chronic enteritis and diarrhea (including acute dysentery)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: 2g once, 3 times a day (4g for the first dose)
Child dose
Young children: 1g once, 3 times a day

Ingredients

Manufacturer
일성아이에스(주)

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of acute and chronic enteritis and diarrhea (including acute dysentery)

  • Acute and chronic enteritis
  • acute and chronic diarrhea
  • acute dysentery
  • abnormal intestinal fermentation
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This medication is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as acute and chronic enteritis, acute and chronic diarrhea, and acute dysentery, as well as issues arising from abnormal fermentation in the intestines.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: 2g once, 3 times a day (4g for the first dose)

Child dose

Young children: 1g once, 3 times a day

Precautions

This medication can be used with certain antibiotics, but it is advisable not to take it together with ciprofloxacin, imipenem, and cilastatin sodium. Patients receiving treatment from a doctor should be more cautious when using this medication. This medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. It is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration, and if symptoms do not improve after about one month of taking the medication, it should be discontinued and consultation with a pharmacist or doctor should be sought. When administering this medication to infants under 3 months, consultation with a pharmacist or doctor is mandatory. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry place. Additionally, to prevent misuse of the medication and maintain its quality, it should not be transferred to other containers.

Interactions

Drug interactions

Consult a doctor or pharmacist if using this medication with ciprofloxacin, imipenem, and cilastatin sodium.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Slightly sweet, off-white powder

Package unit

300g/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.