A remedy for the treatment of dysbiosis in children - Linex drops: instructions for use, parental opinions and recommended cost. Linex - instructions for use Linex for children liquid instructions for use

Excipients: maltodextrin (filler) - 1400 mg.

1.5 g - sachets (10) - cardboard packs.
1.5 g - sachets (20) - cardboard packs.

pharmachologic effect

Linex for children is recommended as a biologically active food supplement - a source of probiotic microorganisms. The probiotic contains bifidobacteria Bifidobacterium animalis subsp, important for the child. lactis (BB-12).

Bifidobacteria are found in breast milk and begin to colonize the intestines of a newborn from the first hours of life. The Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB-12) has high safety *, good tolerability and clinical efficacy in infants from the neonatal period.

Bifidobacteria contribute to the natural formation of normal microflora and intestinal function, and also create an optimal environment in the intestine for the action of digestive enzymes. In addition, bifidobacteria ensure the correct formation of immunity and help reduce the risk of developing infectious diseases, the possibility of manifestation and food allergies in children early age... In breastfed children, it is bifidobacteria that make up 60-91% of the microflora.

The proven efficacy of the Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB-12) in children
Intestinal microflora	Normalization of the digestive microflora and correction of functional disorders in such digestive disorders as colic **, gas formation, stool disorders (constipation, diarrhea)
Strengthening the immune system	Reducing the risk of colds, increasing the response to seasonal influenza vaccinations: - in children receiving B. animalis, respiratory infections were significantly less likely to develop; - children who received B. animalis for 2 weeks and then vaccinated against had a significantly better response to seasonal influenza vaccination
Prevention of diarrhea in young children	Reception of B. animalis statistically significantly reduces the development of acute diarrhea and the spread in young children
Influence on child development	Normal growth rates and weight gain
Prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in children	Reducing the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in infants

Factors that have a negative impact on the formation of the intestinal microflora of the newborn

- children at risk of imbalance in the intestinal microflora:

Caesarean section, premature birth;

Unfavorable course of the neonatal period;

Late attachment to the breast;

Long stay in a maternity hospital or hospital;

Early artificial feeding;

Physiological immaturity of the intestinal motor function.

- unfavorable moments in a child's life (risk of imbalance in the intestinal microflora):

Termination breastfeeding and / or the introduction of complementary foods;

Hospitalization;

Stress (for example, separation from the mother when she goes to work);

Weaning, pacifier weaning;

Treatment with antibacterial drugs (such as antibiotics);

Frequent acute respiratory infections;

Intestinal infections;

Unbalanced diet;

Functional disorders of intestinal motility;

Decreased immunity;

Violation of biorhythms, long trips, change of residence.

These factors disrupt the natural colonization of the intestine with beneficial bacteria and can cause an imbalance in the microflora (dysbiosis), therefore, children at risk of imbalance in the microflora are more prone to functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, food allergies, and are more susceptible to gastrointestinal infections.

Probiotic for children:

Lactose free;

The auxiliary component - maltodextrin - is neutral for the baby's digestion;

Approved for use from birth;

The Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB-12) is highly safe *.

Taking into account the fact that the Linex probiotic for children contains only one strain of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB-12) and the minimum number of auxiliary elements, it has a high degree of safety for the child.

* has GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) status by the FDA (GRAS Notice No. GRN 000049, 2002).

** colic - spastic pain in the intestines.

Application area

- establishing and maintaining the balance of the composition and functional state of the intestinal microflora, incl. in children of the first year of life, with such digestive disorders as colic, gas formation, stool disorders (constipation, diarrhea) and other digestive disorders;

- maintaining the balance of the composition and functional state of the intestinal microflora when taking antibiotics and after the end of the course of antibiotic treatment;

- reducing the risk of diarrhea caused by viral or bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract (including rotavirus infection);

- maintaining the formation and functioning of the immune system;

- prevention of atopic dermatitis in children.

Contraindications

- individual intolerance to the components of dietary supplements.

The probiotic is taken orally with meals. Open the bag and mix its contents with milk, juice or other type of baby food. Do not mix the contents of the sachet with hot drinks - the product temperature should not exceed 35 ° C.

Children from birth to 7 years old appoint 1 pack. 1 time / day; children aged 7 to 12 years- 2 packs / day

The number of probiotic microorganisms Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB-12) - not less than 1.0 × 10 9 CFU / g (which corresponds to 1.5 × 10 9 CFU / sachet).

special instructions

Before use, you should consult your pediatrician.

When administered simultaneously with antibiotics, Linex for children should be taken no earlier than 3 hours after taking antibiotics.

The nutritional value

Childhood use

Indicated for use in children from birth.

Storage conditions and periods

The probiotic should be stored out of the reach of children, protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Expiration date - 2 years from the date of manufacture.

One of the little-known vitamins necessary for the human body is niacin. For what tablets of this substance are prescribed, everyone should know. The drug has many useful actions, and in addition to its direct purpose - the treatment of diseases, it is often used for other purposes, for example, for weight loss or hair growth.

Description

Nicotinic acid, as well as derivatives of this substance: niketamide and nicotinamide are included in the group of water-soluble PP vitamins. All nicotinic acid compounds can be transformed into each other and have identical vitamin activity.

Important! Lack of vitamin PP leads to pellagra disease, manifested by dermatitis, dementia and diarrhea.

Nicotinic acid and its derivatives - nicotinamide, niketamide make up the group of water-soluble PP vitamins. These chemically and biologically related compounds in the body are easily transformed into each other, therefore they have the same vitamin activity. Other names for nicotinic acid are niacin (outdated name), vitamin PP (protivopellagrichesky), nicotinamide.

Nicotinic acid (formerly niocin) is involved in:

most redox reactions of the body;
synthesis of enzymes;
carbohydrate and lipid cell metabolism.

Nicotinic acid can be found in some foods:

pineapple;
mango;
buckwheat;
beans;
rye bread;
offal;
mushrooms;
meat;
beets.

Worth knowing! Nicotinic acid is used in the food industry as food additive E375.

The industrially obtained nicotinic acid is a weakly acidic crystalline powder of white color, odorless. The substance is difficult to dissolve in cold water, ethanol and ether.

Worth knowing! For the first time, nicotinic acid was artificially obtained as a result of the oxidative reaction of nicotine and chromic acid in 1867 by the researcher Huber.

In 1873, nicotinic acid got its name, thanks to the Austrian chemist Hugo Weidel, who extracted the substance by oxidizing nicotine with nitric acid. In 1920, a physician from the United States, Joseph Goldberger, suggested the existence of vitamin PP, which can be used to treat pellagra, and only in 1937 it was proved that nicotinic acid and vitamin PP are identical substances.

Today, in industry and in laboratory conditions, nicotinic acid is extracted as a result of the oxidation of pyridine derivatives.

In the human body, nicotinic acid is transformed into nicotinamide, which binds to the codehydrogenase enzymes that transfer hydrogen, it is involved in:

metabolic processes of proteins, fats, amino acids, purines;
tissue respiration;
biosynthesis processes;
glycogenolysis.

Worth knowing! Nicotinic acid is able to be synthesized in the intestine by the bacterial flora from tryptophan supplied with food.

Nicotinic acid tablets are vitamins and contain:

vitamin PP as the main active ingredient;
glucose;
stearic acid.

Action

Nicotinic acid tablets:

normalize the concentration of lipoproteins in the blood;
reduce the level of total cholesterol;
dilate small blood vessels, including the brain;
enhance blood microcirculation;
have anticoagulant and detoxifying properties;
improve heart function;
have a hepatoprotective effect (if the dosage is exceeded, it can cause fatty liver);
affects fat metabolism;
helps with dizziness and tinnitus.

Worth knowing! Vitamin PP is able to combine with proteins, creating various enzymes, thanks to which it is possible to release energy from proteins, fats and carbohydrates that enter the body with food.

Nicotinic acid takes part in such biological processes:

cellular respiration and release of cellular energy;
circulation;
metabolism;
sleep and mood;
cardiac activity;
regulation of cholesterol levels;
functionality of muscles and connective tissues;
secretion of gastric juice;
functionality of the digestive tract.

In medicine and the treatment of various diseases, the following effects of vitamin PP are successfully used:

Action on the digestive system. Nicotinic acid helps to restore the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract, stimulates the liver and pancreas, therefore it is prescribed as part of the therapy of pathological processes of the liver and stomach, enterocolitis and other diseases.
Action on the central nervous system. Nicotinic acid provides the functionality of the brain and the nervous system as a whole. The element is necessary for the normal development of the nervous system of children, and with its lack, serious diseases develop.
Action on the heart and blood vessels. Taking vitamin PP helps to dilate small blood vessels, stimulate blood circulation, purify blood from cholesterol and lower blood pressure.
Influence on hormonal balance. Nicotinic acid is involved in the secretion of many hormones in the body.

Worth knowing! The main natural source of niacin for humans is meat, so vegetarians should take care of additional intake of the substance.

Daily rate

There are norms of niacin, required by a person on a daily basis, they directly depend on age:

For children under one year old - 506 mg.
For children aged 1 - 6 years - 10-13 mg.
Children 7 - 12 years old - 15-19 mg.
Teenagers 13 - 15 years old - 20 mg.
Adults - 15 - 25 mg.

Worth knowing! Daily rate nicotinic acid by the patient's weight is calculated based on the caloric content of his daily diet according to the formula 6.6 mg of vitamin per 1000 calories.

In some cases, there is an increased need for nicotinic acid:

in old age;

after severe injuries and burns;

when using alcoholic beverages and drugs;

at chronic diseases, cirrhosis, pancreatic insufficiency, malignant neoplasms;

with severe stress and nervous stress;

children with impaired metabolism (congenital chromosomal abnormalities);

during pregnancy and lactation;

with nicotine addiction (smoking reduces the absorption of the vitamin);

with unlimited consumption of sweet foods and drinks.

Indications

The official indications for the use of nicotinic acid tablets are:

Treatment and prevention of pellagra (vitamin PP deficiency).
Complex therapy for ischemic pathologies of blood circulation in the brain and obliterating diseases of the vessels of the extremities (endarteritis, Raynaud's disease).
Renal therapy.
Treatment of complications of diabetes mellitus (microangiopathy, polyneuropathy).
Therapy of acute and chronic hepatitis, low acid, enterocolitis.
Intoxication (medication, alcoholic, chemical, infectious).
Slow healing of wounds and ulcers.

The appointment of an additional intake of vitamin PP is possible with an increased need for it by the body, including:

malnutrition;
malabsorption;
rapid weight loss;
prolonged fever;
after gastrectomy;
Hartnum's disease;
hyperthyroidism;
the presence of malignant neoplasms.

Worth knowing! In addition to tablets, there is also an injectable form of niacin.

Other application

Thanks to numerous useful properties and the effect on the body, nicotinic acid is used not only in the treatment of various diseases, but also for cosmetic purposes, in particular:

hair growth stimulation;
weight loss.

For hair

When applying nicotinic acid preparations to the scalp:

blood vessels dilate;
increased blood circulation;
increased metabolism in tissues;
hair follicles awaken from the sleep phase;
damaged bulbs are restored;
baldness slows down;
hair loss is prevented by strengthening their roots;
the density of the hair increases;
hair becomes shiny and silky;
pigmentation is preserved (vitamin PP stimulates the production of melanin and prevents the appearance of gray hair).

You can read about other methods of combating hair loss in the article "".

Niacin tablets for hair are used as part of various home masks in a powdered form.

Worth knowing! For ease of use, there is a special solution of vitamin PP in ampoules, it is also possible to use a solution for injection.

The rules for using liquid nicotinic acid against hair loss are as follows:

Open the container with the product immediately before use (the vitamin is destroyed in the open air).
Apply to clean scalp (after washing), rubbing thoroughly over the entire surface.
Apply every three days, a course of 14 procedures every quarter.

Important! Before using nicotinic acid for hair, read the instructions. After application, redness and tingling of the skin are possible due to increased microcirculation.

Some people take nicotinic acid tablets by mouth to prevent hair loss. In this case, it is important to adhere to the minimum dosage of the drug - 1 tablet per day, and with prolonged use regularly (at least once every couple of months) take a biochemical blood test.

Worth knowing! Nicotinic acid does not dry out the scalp even with repeated use and does not lead to dandruff. Undesirable side reactions can develop from taking vitamin PP tablets.

Slimming

The hormone serotonin, which makes people feel happy, is produced after eating sweets. This is why women often gorge on stress and depression with chocolate.

Nicotinic acid stimulates the production of serotonin in a manner similar to sweet foods. As soon as the process of secreting the hormone of happiness starts in the brain, the need to receive simple carbohydrates decreases sharply, so the desire to eat sweet or starchy foods disappears.

Taking vitamin PP can be accompanied by the following side effects:

allergic reactions;
rush of blood to the head;
redness of the skin;
dizziness;
hives
feeling of numbness and loss of sensitivity;
tingling of the skin.

Worth knowing! In the presence of adverse reactions, the dosage should be reduced or the drug should be completely canceled.

With prolonged use of nicotinic acid, the following conditions may develop:

The recommended dosage indicated in the instructions for the drug is as follows:

To treat pellagra:
- adults - 0.1 g 2-4 times a day (no more than 0.5 g per day);
- children - 0.0125 - 0.05 g 2-3 times a day, depending on age;
- the duration of the course of treatment is 15-20 days.
For adults, for the treatment of ischemic circulatory disorders in the brain, vascular spasms in the extremities, low acid gastritis, neuritis of the facial nerve, ulcers and wounds:
- dosage 0.05 - 0.1 g 34 times a day (up to 0.5 g maximum);
- the course of therapy is 30 days.

Worth knowing! To prevent possible liver complications associated with the use of nicotinic acid in high dosages, you should include in the daily diet foods with methionine, such as cottage cheese, or take the drug in tablet form, or any other lyotropic drugs (Essentiale, lipoic acid, etc.). etc.).

The use of nicotinic acid in therapy simultaneously with other drugs requires a doctor's consultation.

You should not combine the intake of vitamin PP with the following drugs:

Thiamine chloride solution (nicotinic acid destroys thiamine).
Fibrinolytic agents, antispasmodics, cardiac glycosides.
Alcoholic drinks (the toxic effect increases).
Antihypertensive drugs (enhances their effect).
Anticoagulants, acetylsalicylic acid preparations (hemorrhage may develop).

With the simultaneous administration of nicotinic acid with antibacterial drugs, severe hyperemia (skin redness) is possible.

Reception of nicotinic acid weakens the toxic effect on the body of drugs of the following groups:

Barbiturates.
Anti-tuberculosis drugs.
Sulfonamides.

Worth knowing! When taking oral contraceptives and isoniazid, the body's need for vitamin PP increases, since the transformation of tryptophan into nicotinic acid slows down.

Linex for children is a biologically active food supplement (BAA), a source of probiotic microorganisms. Improves the functional state of the gastrointestinal tract and digestion processes.

Release form and composition

Linex for children is available in the following forms:

powder (1.5 g in sachets, 10 or 20 sachets in a cardboard box);
drops for oral administration (8 ml in vials with a dispenser, in a cardboard box 1 bottle).

Each package also contains instructions for using Linex for children.

Composition for 1 powder sachet:

active substance: lyophilized bifidobacteria - 100 mg, including Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (strain DSM 15954) - not less than 1.5 × 10 8 CFU;
auxiliary components: filler maltodextrin.

Composition for 1 bottle with drops:

active substance: lyophilized bifidobacteria, including Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (strain DSM 15954);
auxiliary components: sunflower oil, sucrose, corn maltodextrin, E301.

Pharmacological properties

The active component of dietary supplements is important for the child's body probiotic microorganisms - bifidobacteria Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB-12). They are found in breast milk and from the first hours of a newborn's life they begin to populate his intestines. Strain DSM 15954 has good tolerance, safety and clinically proven efficacy in children from birth.

Bifidobacteria are necessary for the formation of natural microflora, creating an optimal environment for the action of various digestive enzymes and normal bowel function. Bifidobacteria also contribute to the proper formation of immunity and help reduce the risk of infectious diseases, the likelihood of developing food allergies and atopic dermatitis in infants. In breastfed babies, from 60 to 91% of the microflora are precisely bifidobacteria.

Indications for use

The main indications for the use of dietary supplements:

maintaining the intestinal microflora during the period of antibiotic therapy, as well as after the end of antibiotic intake;
maintaining and balancing the functional state and composition of the intestinal microflora in children, including infants under 1 year old, with various digestive disorders (diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, colic);
the formation of immunity and the maintenance of the immune system in a normal state;
reducing the risk of diarrhea caused by bacterial or viral infections the gastrointestinal tract (including rotaviruses);
prevention of atopic dermatitis in childhood.

Contraindications

Linex for children is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance to its individual components.

Linex for children: instructions for use (dosage and method)

Linex powder for children is taken orally, with meals. The contents of the sachet must be mixed with baby food juice or milk. Do not add powder to hot drinks. The maximum product temperature should not exceed 35 ° C.

For children under the age of 7, the probiotic is prescribed 1 sachet per day, once; at the age of 7–12 years - 2 sachets once a day. The course of application is 30 days. If necessary, taking dietary supplements can be repeated after one month.

Linex drops for children are taken orally, with meals. The drops can be mixed with milk, dairy products and other baby food drinks (not hot). Shake the bottle well before use.

Side effects

Dietary supplement does not cause side effects and has a high degree of safety, as it contains only one BB-12 strain. In theory (in very rare cases), hypersensitivity may occur.

Overdose

There are no data on Linex overdose for children.

special instructions

Before using dietary supplements, it is advisable to consult a pediatrician.

Nutritional value of the powder (per 100 g): carbohydrates - 96.16 g; fats - less than 0.3 g; proteins - less than 0.63 g

The energy value of the powder (per 100 g) is 1635 kJ (385 kcal).

Drug interactions

Linex for children should not be taken simultaneously with antibacterial drugs. Bifidobacteria should enter the intestines 3 or more hours after taking drugs from the antibiotic group.

Analogs

Linex analogs for children are Acipol, Linex, Bifiform, Normobakt, Acipol Active, Liveo, etc.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a dry, dark place at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

Shelf life is 2 years. An opened bottle with drops for oral administration can be stored for 28 days.

A newborn is born with a sterile gastrointestinal tract, which after the first breath will be populated with a variety of microbes. This is how the natural bacterial flora of the intestine is formed. But sometimes this process is disrupted, then we are talking about dysbiosis. This condition is accompanied by abdominal pain, stool disorders, nausea, etc. It is possible to normalize the microflora and improve the child's condition with the help of special drugs.

Linex is a popular probiotic preparation based on bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. Medicine maintains and restores the natural intestinal bacterial flora.

Causes of dysbiosis in children

The microflora contains "good" and "bad" bacteria. The bad ones include opportunistic microbes that live on the inner membranes of the digestive organs. Beneficial bacteria inhibit opportunistic microorganisms and therefore do no harm.

When representatives of beneficial microflora die for some reason, pathogens multiply. This phenomenon is called, it is accompanied by stool disorders (constipation, diarrhea), excessive gas formation, nausea, bouts of vomiting, etc.

Factors for the development of dysbiosis:

Intestinal infections such as rotavirus gastroenteritis caused by rotaviruses. This ailment is accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, due to which not only toxic substances are released from the digestive tract, but also beneficial bacteria.
A course of antibacterial drugs. Antibiotics disrupt the natural bacterial flora of the intestines, as a result, digestion is disturbed.
Food intoxication is also accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, which flush out beneficial microbes from the child's body.
With the introduction of complementary foods or transfer to artificial mixtures, dysbiosis is also possible. It is important to find the right formula and introduce complementary foods gradually.

All of the above conditions require the restoration of the natural bacterial flora with the help of probiotic preparations. But if a child consumes exclusively breast milk, then he does not need medicines, since his food already contains bifidus factor, which stimulates the growth of lactic acid bacteria. Probiotics are essential for artificial children who consume formula milk.

Linex: basic information

Linex for newborns is a combined preparation based on beneficial microorganisms in a dry form. Depending on the dosage form, the probiotic contains the following bacteria:

bifidobacterium infantis;
bifidobacterium animalis;
lactobacillus acidophilus;
enterococci fetium.

After entering the digestive tract, bacteria begin to multiply and settle on the intestinal walls. As a result, the number of beneficial microbes increases, their metabolites increase the acidity of the intestines, and this negatively affects pathogens.

There are the following dosage forms of Linex:

1. Drops are the best way for newborns. Composition of the preparation:

bifidobacteria;
sunflower oil;
dextrinmaltose;
sucrose;
sodium salt of ascorbic acid;
food additive E330;

Drops are sold in glass bottles with a dispenser on the neck.

2. The powder is also suitable for newborns. The preparation contains bifidobacteria and malstodextrin. The powder has a neutral odor and is packaged in sachets of 1.5 g.

3. The capsules have the following composition:

bifidobacteria;
lactobacilli;
enterococci;
starch;
magnesium steraic acid;
lactose.

In appearance, these are gelatin capsules, inside of which there is a powder.

4. Linex forte in the form of capsules contains bifidobacteria, lactobacilli, but in a higher concentration than the previous preparation. So the intestines are quickly colonized by beneficial bacteria, and the frequency of taking the medicine per day is reduced. Additional components:

fructose;
magnesium stearic acid;
glucose;
inulin;
sucrose;
starch;
cellulose.

Beneficial bacteria displace harmful ones and help to improve the functioning of the enzyme apparatus. In addition, beneficial microbes produce substances with antibacterial properties.

The probiotic promotes the synthesis of vitamins, for example, elements K, C and group B. Linex is involved in the metabolism of bile acids and pigments. As a result of taking the drug, the body's defenses are strengthened.

Indications for taking Linex

Linex for children is allowed to be taken from birth. The medication is prescribed in the following cases:

Stool disorders. This symptom is characteristic of dysbiosis, in a newborn constipation alternates with diarrhea, feces acquire a greenish tint, and it is observed in it.
Switching to milk formulas. The drug is recommended for children who, for some reason, were transferred to artificial feeding. The probiotic preparation normalizes the intestinal bacterial flora of these babies.
Colic. Pain and a feeling of fullness in the intestines disturb newborns from 2-3 weeks after birth. This is how the infant's digestive tract adapts to new nutritional conditions.
Antibiotic course. After taking antibacterial drugs, the balance of the intestinal bacterial flora is disturbed. For this reason, probiotics are often prescribed in conjunction with an antibiotic to prevent dysbiosis.

The drug is given to the child only after the permission of the pediatrician.

Application and dosage

Linex is taken orally during or after meals so that the digestive juice does not kill beneficial microorganisms in the probiotic.

Drops must be shaken before each use. Liquid dosage form can be mixed with milk or water.

If the doctor has prescribed a powder, then before use it is mixed with a liquid (milk, mixture or boiled water). The finished suspension is given to the child from a spoon. It is recommended to use only fresh mixture, it is forbidden to store it.

The capsules are swallowed and washed down with 100 ml of filtered water. Children under 3 years old cannot swallow solid food, and therefore, before use, the capsule is opened, and the powder is mixed with liquid and given to the child.

Linex after antibiotics will help restore the natural bacterial flora. Often the drug is prescribed together with an antibacterial drug, then the probiotic is taken 3 hours after the antibiotic.

According to the instructions for use, Linex for children is taken in the following dosage:

1. Daily dose powder:

children under 7 years old - 1 sachet once;
from 8 to 12 years old - 2 sachets 1 time.

2. Daily dose of drops: 6 drops, once.

3. Daily portion of capsules:

from 0 to 2 years old - 1 piece;
from 3 to 12 years old - 1 or 2 pieces;
from 13 years old - 2 capsules.

For the prevention of dysbiosis, take 1 capsule once.

4. Daily dose of Linex Forte:

from 0 to 2 years - 1 capsule once;
from 3 to 12 years old - 1 capsule 1 or 2 times;
from 13 years old - 1 piece 1-3 times.

The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the doctor, his decision depends on the reason for prescribing the probiotic, age, characteristics of the patient's body. On average, treatment lasts 14 days or more.

In order to normalize the natural intestinal microflora in an artificial child, the probiotic preparation is prescribed in 14-day courses with an interval of 12 weeks.

special instructions

Linex is contraindicated in such cases:

Hypersensitivity to main or auxiliary components.
Hypolactasia (when taking capsules that contain lactose).
Disorders of carbohydrate metabolism (when taking Linex Forte, which contains carbohydrates).

If there are contraindications, it is allowed to be treated only with drops or powder.

In most cases, the drug is well tolerated by children and normalizes the intestinal microflora. With hypersensitivity, the risk of rash and itching increases. Linex is not recommended to be combined with drugs that contain alcohol.

Similar drugs

If Linex causes allergies, then you need to choose another drug. Moreover, there are cheaper probiotics. Linex can be replaced with the following drugs:

Bifidumbacterin is the best Russian analogue of Linex. And it costs much less. Dosage forms- tablets and suspension. The drug restores intestinal microflora, normalizes digestion. It is prescribed to patients of different age categories.
Lactobacterin is also an inexpensive drug for the treatment of dysbiosis and intestinal infections. Suitable for adults and children.
Acipol is a competitor of Linex, which costs 2 times cheaper. The question: "Acipol or Linex - which is better?", Interests many. There is no exact answer, as some patients are more suitable for the first probiotic, and for others the second. It all depends on the characteristics of the organism. Acipol is used to restore the natural bacterial flora after a course of antibiotics and to treat intestinal infections. The drug is allowed to be taken only from 3 months. The treatment regimen is determined by the doctor.
Bifiform is a popular probiotic that contains lacto- and bifidobacteria and is used to prevent and treat dysbiosis in children. When choosing Linex or Bifiform, the opinions of patients are divided 50/50. Linex is more expensive, but effective, fakes are often found. And Bifiform has a lower price, not as effective as the first, but also good.
Probifor is a probiotic preparation based on bifidobacteria, which is available in powder and capsule form.
Biosporin is used to treat intestinal infections and dysbiosis.
Biobactone normalizes digestion and is used to treat intestinal infections. The medication is prescribed to children from the first days of life.

To choose, you should decide for yourself what is more important - the price or the result. If you need a cheaper drug, you can purchase Bifidumbacterin or Lactobacterin. If you need guaranteed quality, then Linex should be preferred. However, you need to buy the drug only in proven places.

Thus, Linex for newborns is an effective and relatively safe probiotic used for the prevention and treatment of dysbiosis. Parents must strictly adhere to the dosage determined by the doctor. If side effects occur, you need to choose a more suitable medication with a similar effect.

Linex is a complex medicinal product, which contains three different forms of lyophilized lactic acid bacteria. They populate all intestinal parts, being a healthy part of the microflora. They are involved in the regulation, control and maintenance of physiological balance.

Linex is produced in the form of opaque capsules equipped with a white lid and body, inside there is an odorless powder. The drug is in an aluminum blister in the amount of 8 pieces, placed in cardboard packages containing two or four blisters. There are glass vials containing sixteen or thirty-two capsules.

The composition of the combined preparation deserves special attention. One capsule contains 1.2 x 107 lactic acid lyophilized bacteria. The active ingredient is the bacteria Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Enterococcus faecium. The auxiliary components include: gelatin, dextrin and potato starch, lactose, E171, magnesium stearate.

Also, for children, a drug is produced in the form of drops. The volume of one bottle is 8 ml. For ease of use, it is equipped with a dropper dispenser.

Linex powder is sold in 100 mg sachets. Usually a package contains 20 pieces.

What is it used for

Linex is intended for the treatment and prevention of dysbiosis, which is manifested by the following symptoms:

diarrhea;
constipation;
nausea and vomiting;
indigestion;
bloating and excessive gas production;
the presence of pain in the abdomen;
frequent regurgitation in infants.

Suitable for eliminating signs of dysbiosis, manifested as a result of therapy with antibacterial, anticancer, antimicrobial drugs.

pharmachologic effect

The drug helps to improve and normalize the intestinal microflora, to regulate and coordinate the physiological balance of the microbiocenosis. This is what allows the intestines to perform all the necessary functions. Linex contains lactic acid bacteria, which are necessary for the regeneration of the disturbed balance of microflora, which very often occurs in the case of dysbiosis.

Lyophilized live bacteria present in the composition make up the normal intestinal microflora, regulate and maintain its balance within the normal range. They have a pronounced antagonistic effect in relation to opportunistic and pathogenic flora.

Lactic acid bacteria are actively involved in the production of vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, E, K and PP. Help to synthesize ascorbic and folic acid, have an immunostimulating effect on a weakened body. They contribute to the creation of favorable conditions for the absorption of vitamin D, calcium and iron, which occurs due to the production of lactic acid, as well as a timely decrease in the pH concentration of the intestinal contents.

Live lactic acid bacteria provide high-quality enzymatic breakdown of complex carbohydrates, fats and proteins (even in the case of lactase deficiency in childhood).

Proteins and carbohydrates, which are absorbed in the small intestine, undergo a fairly deep processing and breakdown by anaerobes, bifidobacteria in the large intestine.

Linex's advantage is that it contains valuable bacteria that can facilitate the process of protein digestion in infants. This is due to the fact that phosphoprotein phosphatase of bifidobacteria takes part in the metabolism of milk casein. In addition, they are involved in the metabolic processes of bile acids, activating their reabsorption.

Linex helps to be useful microflora in a balanced qualitative and quantitative ratio. This is due to the specific distribution of flora throughout the gastrointestinal tract, namely the predominance of bifidobacteria in the large intestine, and lactic acid streptococcus and lactobacilli in the small intestine.

Instructions for use

Capsules

The use of the drug is carried out orally according to a strict scheme, which must be adhered to without fail:

Babies and children under the age of two are shown one capsule three times a day.
For children from two to twelve years old, take one or two capsules three times.
For persons over twelve years old, it is recommended to adhere to a dosage of two capsules three times a day.

Drink capsules with a small amount of water, doing it immediately after a meal. As for young children who are not able to swallow capsules, it is allowed to pour the powder into a spoon and mix with water and food. The duration of the therapeutic course directly depends on the reasons that provoked the development of dysbiosis.

Do not forget about the presence of individual characteristics of each organism. On average, the course of treatment is from fourteen to twenty-one days, but this should be agreed with the doctor.

Powder

This form is usually used to treat children. The powder bag is opened, its contents are mixed with water or milk at room temperature. Storage of the finished substance is not provided.

Drops for children

The recommended dosage for children under 12 years of age is 6 drops once a day. It is advisable to combine the use of the drug with food intake. It is strongly not recommended to add drops of medicine to hot drinks.

Linex Forte

This form of the drug is suitable for high-quality treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders. Take with or after food with plenty of room temperature water. In case of diarrhea, it is recommended to take one capsule three times a day. This dosage is intended for adults and children over the age of twelve.

For children from two to twelve years old, you can take one capsule twice a day. The drug is allowed even for infants, but they can be given the contents of the capsule no more than once a day. It is important to know that diarrhea in children under the age of six must be treated under the strict supervision of a physician.

Contraindications and side effects

The only limitation to the use of the drug is hypersensitivity to dairy products or the composition.

As for the manifestation of side effects, this happens quite rarely against the background of taking lactic acid bacteria. There is a risk of developing an allergic reaction, in which case it is recommended to stop taking the capsules, and then immediately apply for medical help, this will avoid complications.

Application for children

In addition to the fact that children can be given the presented form of the drug, a special form in the form of a powder has been developed especially for them, namely Linex Baby. Suitable for babies and children under twelve years of age.

It is an excellent therapeutic, prophylactic remedy for flatulence, diarrhea and various disorders that are caused by bacterial and viral infections. It is recommended for taking during antimicrobial therapy, since such agents kill healthy microflora, disrupting digestion and provoking a number of diseases.

special instructions

Before you start using Linex, you need to consult your doctor in such cases:

diarrhea lasts longer than two days;
body temperature rises to 38 degrees;
v feces there is mucus, occult blood;
there is intense diarrhea, accompanied by weight loss and severe dehydration;
the presence of excruciating abdominal pain during diarrhea;
immunodeficiency or chronic pathologies (for example, heart problems or diabetes mellitus).

For children under the age of six, therapy is carried out exclusively under the supervision of a pediatrician.

It is important to know that there is about 98.28 milligrams of lactose in one capsule, so it should not be taken by those who suffer from galactose intolerance, have glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, and lactase deficiency. There is a risk of developing an allergic reaction, since the composition contains the remains of milk protein.

As for taking during lactation and pregnancy, there is no information about the negative effect of the drug. If very severe diarrhea occurs, all precautions should be taken to help prevent electrolyte and fluid deficiencies that threaten the pregnant woman and the fetus.

Therapy for diarrhea and dysbiosis while carrying a child, breastfeeding should be supervised by a doctor. Despite this, it is undesirable to take Linex during these periods, since there is no exact information regarding its harmless use.

Drug interactions with antibiotics

No significant clinical information regarding interactions with various medications has been identified. That is why Linex is prescribed for simultaneous use with chemotherapy drugs and antibiotics.

During the treatment of diarrhea, it is necessary to replace the lost electrolytes and fluids.

Drug price

Linex is a combined agent that normalizes the balance of intestinal microflora. Given its relevance and effectiveness, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the cost. You can buy the drug at any pharmacy, but in each of them the cost varies between 250-620 rubles, which directly depends on the number of capsules in the package.

Analogs

Despite the fact that the drug is effective and in demand, its cost can be overpriced by consumers. That is why you should pay attention to Linex analogs:

Bioflor;
Bioselak;
Acylact;
Beefoval;
Bactisubtil;
Lacidophilus;
Bifidumbacterin Forte.