To restore the disturbed microflora after taking certain medications, past illnesses, as well as in the treatment of dysbiosis, Linex drugs, analogues based on bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, are used. Depending on the composition and dosage, the method, form of release, the possibility of using medications in childhood are different.
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Composition, active substance of the drug
The medicine is available in four forms: Linex forte capsules, Linex, sachets and drops for oral administration for children.
Children's formula contains bifidobacteria. Capsules have a larger composition: the usual formula includes lactobacillus acidophilus, bifidobacterium, enterococcus, reinforced - only lactobacilli and bifidobacteria at the maximum dosage.
Drops for oral administration and sachets are the only source of bifidobacteria and are used to restore the intestinal microflora, strengthen the immune system, prevent diarrhea, better weight gain and the development of the child. They are convenient to use - depending on age, a certain number of drops or sachets must be added to a liquid, breast milk, milk product.
Cheap Russian analogues for children
For the treatment of dysbacteriosis, children are prescribed Linex, analogues of which are cheaper by Russian drug manufacturers.
Bifidumbacterin is made in the form of a powder to obtain a lyophilisate and suppositories. Candles are allowed for use from 3 years old, powder - from birth.Inside taken with food or for infants before feeding, the course of treatment is 10-14 days. In advanced cases, the duration of therapy may be increased.
The solvent is boiled water at room temperature, liquid food, a dairy product, or mother's milk.
When adding powder for the preparation of Bifidumbacterin solution, you can not use water heated above 40 degrees and store the product in a ready-made form. Failure to follow the instructions reduces the effectiveness of the drug.
The probiotic Bifidumbacterin can be combined with immunomodulatory, antiviral, and antibiotics. It should be borne in mind that, if you do not differentiate the reception in time, the effectiveness of treatment decreases when interacting with antibacterial agents.
The effect of the drug Lactobacterin is based on lactobacilli, which are more resistant to the manifestation of antibacterial agents. The drug is allowed to be taken from birth, the course of therapy depends on the disease and ranges from 10 days to 2 months. Perhaps combined use with Bifidumbacterin.
The combined drug Bifikol contains E. coli and Bifidobacteria, has been used in pediatric practice since 6 months. Due to its composition, it cannot be used with antibiotics. Indications for the appointment of the drug is gastrointestinal dysbiosis, resulting from inflammatory processes, intestinal infections, chemotherapy.
As close as possible in composition, the Russian analogue of Linex, intended for children from birth and adults, is Florin forte. It contains bifidobacteria, lactobacilli and lactose. The medication should not be used for lactose intolerance.
Acipol is available in capsule form and contains lactobacilli and polysaccharides. When prescribing to small children from 3 months, the capsule must be opened, dissolve its contents in a liquid. Indications for use are dysbiosis, weight loss, atopic dermatitis, prevention of these conditions.
Recently, new drugs appeared - Acipol Active in the form of a suspension and Acipol Kid in the form of drops. Their cost is slightly lower than that of Linex.
Unlike the usual formula, the drops contain lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, the suspension additionally includes inulin and zinc. The last two substances improve the digestion process, stimulate intestinal motility, increase immunity.
Regular Acipol is taken 3 times a day, new formulas are more convenient to use - only once a day.
It is important to store cheap analogues for children correctly. Lactobacterin, Bifidumbacterin, Florin forte, Bificol, Acipol after purchase must be placed in the refrigerator, where the temperature is maintained up to 10 degrees Celsius. After purchase, fast transport is allowed at temperatures up to 20 ° C.
Domestic generics for adults
To restore intestinal microflora in adults, you can use the following Linex analogues:
- Lactobacterin;
- Bifidumbacterin;
- Florin forte;
- Bifikol;
- Acipol;
- Probifid.
When replacing Linex with them, the dosage, method of application should be adjusted, to distinguish between taking this drug with other drugs.
A new development of a domestic manufacturer is Prophidid. For adults, the course of therapy is 10 days, taking 1 capsule in the morning and evening. The difference of the drug in the expanded formula: in addition to lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, the composition of the medicine includes inulin, zinc, chamomile and peppermint extract. The first of these ingredients improves the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria, further reduces the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. From the chamomile extract, the useful substance apigenin was isolated, which relieves spasm and inflammatory processes, has an additional therapeutic effect for dysbiosis, intestinal infections.
Budget foreign substitutes in different forms
Treatment of gastrointestinal diseases is always lengthy. Budget foreign substitutes for Linex are Bifiform, Hilak forte.
Bifiform is designed for adults and children and is available in several forms: ordinary capsules, Bifiform Baby, Bifiform complex, Bifiform Baby.
Bifiform is a source of enterococci and bifidobacteria intended for the treatment of various types of diarrhea, intestinal infection, lactose intolerance, dysbiosis in adults and children over 2 years old.
Baby Beefiform has the same composition. Supplements differ in shape - in the lid is a powder that is mixed with an oil solution before use.
Bifiform complex refers to dietary supplements and is intended for use by children over 11 years old and adults. In its composition - lacto- and bifidobacteria, inulin.
Bifiform Baby contains bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, as well as vitamins - thiamine and pyridoxine. Thanks to the complex composition provides the best effect and fast absorption.
Hilak forte is a drop for adults and children from infancy, in the composition - Escherichia coli, lactobacilli and enterococci. Medicines are available in bottles of 30 and 100 ml with a normal / cherry flavor and a sachet for single use. The drug should not be used with lactose intolerance, deficiency of lactase and isomaltase. For the best effect, it is not recommended to take simultaneously with antacid drugs intended for the treatment of heartburn and stomach diseases (for example, Almagel, Rennie, Gaviscon, Maalox).
Brief instructions for use
The drug is used in the following cases:
- restoration of intestinal microflora when taking antibiotics and after use;
- treatment of dysbiosis, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, nausea;
- strengthening immunity;
- prevention of atopic dermatitis;
- Therapy for diarrhea caused by viral and bacterial infections;
- as an additional measure in the treatment of ulcers associated with the activity of bacteria Helicobacter pylori.
Regardless of form, the medicine is taken with food. In this case, you can not drink it with hot drinks and take alcohol during the treatment period.
When used together with antibiotics, a three-hour break must be observed between taking two drugs.
When using capsules in childhood, the contents should be dissolved in a teaspoon of water, juice, breast milk.
Depending on the diagnosis and age, the drug is taken 1-2 capsules 3 times a day, the strengthened formula - 1 pc. 1-2 times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the diagnosis, the individual characteristics of the body.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
All forms of Linex are well tolerated and do not cause side effects. The only contraindication to their appointment is intolerance to the main and auxiliary substances. There is no data on overdose.
The use of Linex drugs, as well as their analogues, allows you to restore the intestinal microflora, strengthen the immune system, stabilize the condition with a deficit of mass, skin and allergic diseases. The choice of remedy depends on age, individual characteristics, desired effect and the need for the simultaneous administration of other drugs.
