The balance of bacteria in the intestines of a child is easily disturbed due to illness, malnutrition or antibiotic treatment. Linex for children allows you to restore the digestive tract and relieve discomfort. It is available in several dosage forms, which is convenient for use at any age.
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Release forms and composition
The effect of the drug is due to the action of lebenin. This is a powder, in 1 g of which is 300 mg of lactobacilli, 300 mg of bifidobacteria and 300 mg of enterococci. As additional components used potato starch and lactose.
Linex has several forms of release. The most common of these are capsules. In 1 tablet of white color contains 280 mg of active substance. As an auxiliary component, magnesium stearate is added to it, and the main substance of the shell is gelatin. Inside contains a white powder, odorless. The package contains from 1 to 8 blisters, inside each of 8 or 16 pieces of capsules. The drug is also packaged in dark glass jars, in which 16 or 32 tablets are placed.
Linex powder for children is packed in cardboard boxes, inside of which there are 20 individual bags. Each of them contains 100 mg of active substance. In 1 sachet is 1.5x108 CFU of Bifidobacterium animalis. As an auxiliary component, the composition of the drug includes 1.4 g of maltodextrin.
Linex for children in drops is available in vials with a dropper dispenser, a volume of 8 ml.In addition to the lyophilisate of bifidobacteria, the composition includes sunflower oil, citric acid, tocopherol, sucrose, sodium ascorbate and maltodextrin. The bottle is packed in a cardboard box, which contains the printed instructions for the use of the medicine.
The active ingredients of the drug help to normalize the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract and establish defecation. The effect is achieved by creating an acidic environment in which pathogenic bacteria cannot live and multiply. But under these conditions, digestive enzymes work more actively, which improves metabolic processes in the body.
Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria produce substances that have a depressing effect on pathogenic microorganisms. They also improve the immune response and facilitate the exchange of bile acids and pigments in the body. Inside the intestines, the active components of Linex trigger the formation of vitamins K, B and C, which improves the resistance of the gastrointestinal tract to the penetration of dangerous bacteria and viruses.
In which cases is Linex prescribed to children
The drug is approved for use from birth. It is prescribed for dyspeptic disorders (diarrhea or constipation), increased gas formation, belching, nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen. Linex improves the functioning of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, which removes unpleasant sensations and removes the symptoms of diseases. It also helps restore normal microflora after prolonged antibiotic therapy.
Instructions for use and dosage of drops, powder and capsules
Linex of any form of release is taken orally. It works better after eating. Young children can be dissolved in water or syrup, and an older child should be given a little liquid.
Capsule medicine can be given even to newborns. To do this, open it, and pour the resulting powder into a spoon. Then this mixture is diluted with water and given to the child to drink. Up to 2 years, it is enough to take 1 pc. 3 times a day.
From 3 to 12 years, 1-2 capsules are prescribed in the morning, at lunch and in the evening. Children over this age and adults are recommended to increase the dosage to 2 pieces per dose. The course of treatment continues until the unpleasant symptoms disappear completely.
It is easier for young children to dose the drug in powder form. Up to 2 years, 1 sachet once a day is enough. Older than 2, but younger than 7 years old consume 1-2 sachets per day, depending on the course of the disease. From 7 to 12 years, 2 pieces per day are prescribed.
The medicine can be diluted with any liquid. But its temperature should not exceed 35 ° C. Otherwise, the bacteria will die, and the therapeutic effect will not be achieved. The course of therapy lasts 1 month. After 30 days, it can be repeated if unpleasant symptoms persist.
The optimal form for treating children is a solution.
The dosage begins with 6 drops for newborns and increases according to the weight of the child. The drug can also be diluted with water, breast milk or herbal decoctions of low temperature. The course of treatment lasts 28 days. If the problem recurs within a year, therapy is started again.
Drug interaction
Linex does not affect other drugs, as it acts not in the blood, but in the gastrointestinal tract. It is recommended to be used simultaneously with antibiotic therapy or chemotherapy. This helps to reduce the likelihood of complications against the background of the harmful effects of powerful drugs on beneficial bacteria.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Since the main components of the drug are bacteria that are similar to the person’s own microflora, Linex has few contraindications. These include individual intolerance to the substances in the composition and allergies to cow's milk protein.
Of the side effects, only the body's hyperreactivity to the compounds contained in the drug is noted. It is manifested by itching, redness of the skin and a rash.
There is no evidence of an overdose of the drug to date.
Analogues of the drug
Linex refers to expensive drugs, and the course of treatment for them is quite long. Therefore, many patients are looking for more affordable analogues. These include drops of Beefiform Baby. Their volume is 7 ml, which is 1 ml less than the original drug. Inside the bottle is an oil solution with the addition of bifidobacteria and thermophilic streptococcus.
This medication is also safe to use from the first days after birth. It helps to colonize the intestines of the child with beneficial bacteria and restore their balance after illness or antibiotic treatment. The medicine should be taken as a preventive measure for children with a high risk of developing dysbiosis. These are infants whose mothers were diagnosed with troubled waters or an intrauterine infection of the fetus.
Bifiform Baby helps to establish a chair in babies with artificial feeding. Often adapted milk formula is not suitable for a particular child or his gastrointestinal tract is not yet able to cope with it. The drug provides normal digestion and assimilation of all necessary nutrients from the food received.
Another analogue of Linex is Bifidumbacterin. It is packaged in individual bags, inside of which there is a lyophilisate of bifidobacteria. There are 10 or 20 pieces in a cardboard box. The drug not only provides a balance of microflora, but also has an immunomodulatory effect. It improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and helps to better absorb nutrients from food.
Linex contains several types of active bacteria that ensure the normal functioning of the digestive tract, even under antibiotic therapy. It is a safe drug recommended for children from birth. It is practically devoid of contraindications and side effects, which makes it a universal assistant in the matter of ensuring normal digestion of both an adult and a child.
