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Active ingredients
Bifidobacteria + Lactobacillus
Release form
Capsules
Composition
1 capsule contains: Active ingredient - Le6enin powder 280.00 mg (1 g of powder contains: Lactobacillus acidophilus -300 mg. Bifidobacterium infantis - 300 mg, Enterococcus faecium - 300 mg, excipients - lactose, potato starch).
Pharmacological effect
The drug, normalizing the intestinal microflora. One capsule of the preparation contains at least 1.2 × 107 live lyophilized lactic acid bacteria: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium infantis, Enterococcus faecium. Live lactic acid bacteria are a normal component of the natural intestinal microflora and are already contained in the digestive tract of a newborn. Part of the drug Linex bifidobacteria, lactobacilli and enterococci cause a shift in the pH of the intestine in the acidic side due to the fermentation of lactose, while the acidic environment inhibits the growth of pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic bacteria and ensures optimal action of digestive enzymes; participate in the synthesis of vitamins B, K, ascorbic acid, thereby increasing the body's resistance to adverse environmental factors; are involved in the metabolism of bile acids and bile pigments; synthesize substances with antibacterial activity; increase the body's immune reactivity.
Pharmacokinetics
Data on pharmacokinetics are not provided.
Indications
Treatment and prevention of dysbacteriosis. Disbacteriosis is manifested by the following symptoms: diarrhea (diarrhea), dyspepsia (digestive disorders), constipation, flatulence (bloating), nausea, belching, vomiting, abdominal pain, allergic skin reactions are possible. during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The use of Linex during pregnancy and Lactation is considered safe.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug or dairy products.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
Use during pregnancy and lactation is considered safe.
Dosage and administration
For infants and children up to 2 years: 3 times a day, 1 capsule, washed down with a small amount of liquid. If the child cannot swallow the capsule, it is necessary to open and mix the contents with a small amount of liquid (tea, juice, sweetened water). For children from 2 to 12 years: 3 times a day, 1 or 2 capsules, washed down with a small amount of liquid. If the child is unable to swallow the capsule, then proceed as in the case of children under 2 years. For adults: 3 times a day, 2 capsules with a small amount of liquid.
Side effects
The drug is well tolerated.There are no reports of adverse reactions, but we cannot exclude the possibility of the development of hypersensitivity reactions.
Overdose
Currently, cases of drug overdose Linex were reported.
Interaction with other drugs
No undesirable interaction of the drug Linex with other drugs was noted. The composition of the drug Linex allows you to take it simultaneously with antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents.
special instructions
It is not recommended to drink Linex with hot drinks and take it along with alcohol. A patient should see a doctor if his body temperature is above 38 ° C, blood or mucus is seen in the stool, diarrhea lasts more than 2 days and is accompanied by acute pain. abdominal dehydration and weight loss in the presence of chronic diseases (AIDS, diabetes mellitus). When treating diarrhea, it is necessary to replace lost fluid and electrolytes. The effect on the ability to drive motor vehicles and board mechanisms: The drug has no effect.