The American journal of gastroenterology
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Mar 1995
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialPrevention of beta-lactam-associated diarrhea by Saccharomyces boulardii compared with placebo.
To determine the safety and efficacy of a new preventive agent for antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) in patients receiving at least one beta-lactam antibiotic. ⋯ The prophylactic use of S. boulardii given with a beta-lactam antibiotic resulted in a significant reduction of AAD with no serious adverse reactions.