Linex, sachet for children 1.5g, 20pcs

Product description

dietary supplements. It is not a medicinal product

Composition

powder of 1.5 g in sachets.

(for 1 sachet of sachets):

filler maltodextrin 1400 mg,

lyophilized bifidobacteria powder 100.0 mg.

The number of probiotic microorganisms Bifidobacterium animalis (strain DSM No. 15954) – not less than 1.0 x 108 CFU/g (which corresponds to 1.5 x 108 CFU/sachet). Maltodextrin is a product of incomplete starch hydrolysis and is non-toxic. It is an inert auxiliary substance, neutral for the baby’s digestion.

Pharmacological action

It is recommended as a dietary supplement for food-a source of probiotic microorganisms. The probiotic Linex for children® contains important bifidobacteria Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB-12).

WHY ARE BIFIDOBACTERIA BB-12 SELECTED?

Bifidobacteria BB-12-found in breast milk and begin to colonize the intestines of a newborn from the first hours of life. This strain has high safety, good tolerability and clinical efficacy in children from the neonatal period.

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

Indications

• Establishing and maintaining the balance of the composition and functional state of the intestinal microflora, including 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;
• Reduce the risk of diarrhea caused by viral or bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract (including rotavirus infection);
• Support in the formation and functioning of the immune system.

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

Children at risk of intestinal microflora imbalance:

• Caesarean section, preterm birth;
• Unfavorable course of the newborn period;
• Later application to the breast;
• Long stay in the maternity hospital;
• Early artificial feeding;
• Physiological immaturity of intestinal motor function;
• Unbalanced nutrition.

Unfavorable moments in the child’s life (risk of disruption of the balance of intestinal microflora):

• Stopping breastfeeding;
• Introduction of complementary foods;
• Teething problems;
• Hospitalization;
• Change of place of residence;
• Separation, even short-term, from the mother when she goes to work;
• Weaning from the breast, from the pacifier.

These factors disrupt the natural colonization of the intestines with beneficial bacteria and can cause a violation of the balance of microflora (dysbiosis), and therefore children at risk for a violation of the balance of microflora are more prone to functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), food allergies, and are more susceptible to gastrointestinal infections.

Contraindications

Individual intolerance to the components of dietary supplements.

Please consult your pediatrician before use.

Side effects

The drug is well tolerated.

There are no reports of adverse effects, but the possibility of hypersensitivity reactions cannot be excluded.

Interaction

No undesirable interactions with other drugs were observed.

The composition of the drug allows you to take LINEX simultaneously with other medications, including antibiotics and chemotherapeutic drugs.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Children from birth to 7 years – 1 sachet 1 time a day with meals; children from 7 to 12 years-2 sachets a day with meals. Open the sachet and mix its contents with milk, juice, or other baby food. Do not mix the contents of the sachet with hot drinks – the product temperature should not exceed 35°C.

When administered concomitantly with antibiotics, take no earlier than 3 hours after the use of antibiotics. The recommended duration of admission is 30 days. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated after 1 month.

Overdose

Currently, no cases of Linex overdose have been reported.

Special instructions

Do not drink Linex with hot drinks and take it simultaneously with alcohol.

You should consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have:  

• body temperature is above 38°C,
• traces of blood or mucus in the stool,
• diarrhea lasts more than two days and is accompanied by acute abdominal pain,
• dehydration and weight loss, chronic diseases – diabetes, AIDS.

When treating diarrhea, it is necessary to replace the lost fluid and electrolytes.

Form of production

Powder

Storage conditions

In a dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Active ingredient

of Bifidobacterium animalis BB 12

Conditions of release from pharmacies

Without a prescription

Dosage form

solution for oral use

Description

For children from birth

Indications

After a course of antibiotic therapy, Constipation, Colitis, Flatulence, Diarrhea