Instructions for use LINEX® (LINEX®)

pharmachologic effect

Linex for children contains bifidobacteria , which help normalize microflora .

Bifidobacteria BB 12 is present in breast milk, so they begin to colonize the baby’s intestines immediately after birth. In breastfed infants, approximately 60-91% of the microflora is bifidobacteria. This strain is safe, as it is well tolerated and demonstrates high clinical efficacy in children from the first days of life.

Under the influence of bifidobacteria, a gradual natural formation of microflora occurs, and a natural environment is created for the influence of digestive enzymes .

Children's Linex promotes the proper formation of immunity , reduces the likelihood of developing infectious diseases, and reduces the risk of developing atopic dermatitis and allergic reactions to food in children.

Linex powder also maintains the balance of the composition and state of microflora in children suffering from colic and other digestive disorders. The drug normalizes microflora even after taking antibiotics .

What happens if you miss the next scheduled dose of Linex?

If you miss the next dose of Linex, you should not compensate for the missed dosage by increasing it, since there is a possibility of side effects due to an overdose. That is, there is no need to take two capsules in a row, catching up. Simply take the next dose that is due. In most cases, double dosage not only does not bring benefit, but also causes harm.

What should you not do while using Linex?

There is no data on the effect of Linex on driving reactions or other activities that require increased concentration. The likelihood of the drug influencing this type of activity is low. Therefore, you can take the drug and drive or work with complex mechanisms - there are no restrictions here.

However, the combined use of Linex with alcohol is absolutely contraindicated, since this drug is incompatible with ethanol, the primary absorption of which occurs in the intestines. During the Linex course, please do not drink alcohol.

Indications for use of Linex

Linex for infants and older children is recommended to be taken as a dietary supplement as a source of probiotic microorganisms .

It is recommended to take this remedy for newborns who have the following factors that negatively affect the microflora:

• birth by cesarean section or during premature labor;
• late breastfeeding;
• early transition to artificial feeding;
• long stay in the maternity hospital;
• immaturity of the motor function of the child’s intestines;
• lack of balanced nutrition;
• cessation of breastfeeding and introduction of complementary foods;
• process of teething, etc.

How to take Linex correctly?

Typically, the way drugs are used depends on their dosage form. Linex is presented in the dosage form of gelatin capsules, as well as in the form of drops for children and powder for suspension. The drug should be taken orally with a sufficient amount of water; the capsules should not be chewed.

Note! Linex should be taken during meals to prevent the negative effects of gastric juice on the lactic acid bacteria of the drug.

The dosage form of Linex in the form of drops, used mainly in children, must be taken with meals, 6 drops, adding to food or dripping into a spoon with water, after shaking.

Linex in powder form for oral suspension is also intended for children. One sachet of medicine is intended for one dose. The powder from the bag must be poured into a glass of water, milk or infant formula, mixed and given to the child to drink completely.

Note! The release form of Linex in the form of drops and powder for oral suspensions is contraindicated for taking or mixing with hot drinks.

Linex for children, instructions for use (Method and dosage)

The instructions for use of children's Linex stipulate that the supplement can be given to children from the first days of their life.

From the first days of life until the age of seven, children are advised to take 1 sachet for children once during a meal.

Children aged seven to twelve years should take 2 sachets per day with meals.

The bag must be opened immediately before use, the powder is mixed with juice, milk, and you can also mix it with other types of food for children. Do not mix with drinks whose temperature exceeds 35°C.

Experts recommend taking the drug for 30 days. If there is such a need, the course of treatment is repeated after 1 month. If the child was prescribed antibiotics at the same time, Linex should be given no earlier than 3 hours after taking the antibiotic.

What is Linex and why do you take it?

Linex is a drug from a group of drugs that affect the digestive system and metabolism, and also exhibit antidiarrheal effects. The active ingredient of Linex is lebenin - a substance containing the necessary lactic acid bacteria, such as:

• Lactobacillus acidophilus;
• Bifidobacterium infantis;
• Enterococcus faecium.

These bacteria collectively take part in the following body processes:

• suppressing the growth of pathogenic bacteria and improving the action of digestive enzymes by shifting the pH to the acidic side;
• synthesis of vitamins B and K;
• improvement of metabolic processes of bile acids and pigments in the body;
• preventing the introduction of pathogenic microorganisms into the intestinal mucosa;
• production of substances with antibacterial effects;
• increasing immunity at the intestinal level.

Indications for use of Linex: how to take and in what cases

The main indication for the use of Linex is the treatment of intestinal disorders, as well as the prevention and treatment of diarrhea caused by the following factors:

• infections of the digestive tract of a viral or bacterial nature;
• taking antibacterial drugs.

What you need to know before you start taking Linex: warnings

Before taking Linex, you should consult a specialist in case of the following conditions:

• the presence of fragments of blood or mucus in the stool;
• duration of diarrhea for more than 2 days;
• diarrhea, manifested by intense abdominal pain;
• diarrhea, accompanied by loss of moisture, as well as weight loss.

Also, coordination of taking the drug with a doctor is required if you have the following diseases:

• diabetes;
• cardiovascular diseases;
• state of immunodeficiency (AIDS).

Since one of the excipients of Linex is lactose, this drug should not be used by people with the following diseases:

• hereditary galactose intolerance;
• lactase deficiency;
• glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.

It is best to avoid the use of Linex during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary, since due to the lack of research and data on the safety of this drug during pregnancy, there is no information on how this drug affects the fetus and the course of pregnancy. However, in case of strong need, when diarrhea occurs, and also taking into account the doctor’s recommendations regarding the risk-benefit ratio, the use of the drug may be acceptable for pregnant women.

Linex price for children, where to buy

On average, the price of children's Linex is approximately 450 rubles for 10 pieces. It is best to check with the pharmacy how much the drug costs.

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Linex: composition, properties and types

Linex is a popular drug for the treatment of dysbiosis, normalization of intestinal microflora and prevention of bacterial imbalance in the gastrointestinal tract while taking antibiotics. Since most of the cells of the immune system are located in the intestines, Linex can stimulate the body’s natural protective functions after an illness or during an inflammatory process in the stomach. Beneficial microorganisms in the preparation improve digestive processes, help absorb proteins, vitamins, calcium, iron and other important nutrients.

The main active ingredient of Linex, lebenin, is a powder containing live bacteria. It contains:

• lactobacilli;
• bifidobacteria;
• enterococci.

All these beneficial microorganisms are found in the intestines of a healthy person. Taking Linex allows you to compensate for the deficiency of native beneficial bacteria and suppress the growth of pathogenic microflora. The components of the drug are resistant to antibiotics, so it is appropriate to use the drug during antibacterial therapy to prevent dysbacteriosis.

Linex is available in the following forms:

• capsules;
• syrup;
• sachet.

  
  Capsules are the most common form of release of the drug Linex.

Capsules are suitable for use by adults, while syrup and sachets are intended for children. The capsules have an enteric coating, which means they dissolve naturally in the stomach.

The drug has two types:

• Linex - contains 3 types of probiotics and is considered a probiotic (contains live bacteria);
• Linex Forte - contains 2 types of probiotics; is considered a synbiotic (contains not only live bacteria, but also products for their nutrition and growth - prebiotics); includes beneficial microorganisms in higher concentrations than Linex; supplemented with prebiotics oligofructose and inulin.

  
  Linex and Linex Forte differ in the types of bacteria they contain.

Your doctor will help you choose the optimal type of drug, based on stool tests, as well as the clinical picture of the course of the disease.

Table: comparison of drugs Linex and Linex Forte

Analogues of the drug

The need to find analogues of the drug is usually associated with its relatively high cost. A package of Linex of 16 capsules costs approximately 320 rubles, and a package of Linex Forte of 14 capsules costs about 430 rubles. Accordingly, a long course of taking the drug will not be cheap. Analogs of Linex are available in a variety of dosage forms and may contain a different set of bacteria.

Table: comparison of Linex analogues

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