Linex: instruction manual for children and adults

Lineks is a combined medicinal product intended for the prevention and treatment of dysbiosis in adults and children.

The main active substances are live lactic acid bacteria - Bifidobacterium infantis, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus.

This drug normalizes the acid balance, synthesizes a number of vitamins, increases the body's resistance to harmful effects, stabilizes metabolic processes and the synthesis of various substances in the body, increases immunity.

Clinical and pharmacological group

A drug that regulates the balance of the intestinal microflora.

Conditions of leave from pharmacies

Released without a doctor's prescription.

Price list

How much does Lineks cost? The average price in pharmacies is at the level of300 rubles.

Form of issue and composition

Lineks is produced in the form of opaque white capsules with a lid, inside of which is a white powder without a smell.

The composition of 1 capsule includes:

Active substance: Lebenin 280 mg (100 mg powder Lebenin contains: Bifidobacterium infantis - 30 mg, Lactobacillus acidophilus (species L.gasseri) - 30 mg, Enterococcus faecium - 30 mg, potato starch - 5 mg, lactose - 5 mg);
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Auxiliary component: magnesium stearate - 8.4 mg.

The composition of the capsule shell: propylhydroxybenzoate 0.08 mg, methyl hydroxybenzoate 0.19 mg, titanium dioxide (E171) 0.98 mg, gelatin 63 mg.

Pharmacological effect

The composition of the drug includes live lactic acid bacteria - bifidobacteria, nontoxigenic lactic acid enterococcus and lactobacilli. All these bacteria are part of the natural intestinal microflora.

The activity of these components is aimed at the formation of unfavorable conditions for reproduction and life activity of pathogenic microflora, activation of synthesis various vitamins, providing the body with biotin and vitamins B6 and B12, as well as creating good conditions for the assimilation of vitamin D, iron and calcium. The use of Linex makes it possible to shift the pH of the contents of the intestine to the acidic side, which contributes to the ideal work of digestive enzymes and prevents the growth of pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms. The drug facilitates the process of digesting proteins in infants.

The main uniqueness of Linex (analogues basically contain one or two kinds of lactobacilli) is a successful combination of active substances that are necessary for the normalization of the intestinal microflora.

When appointing Lineks?

Precise indications for the use of this probiotic are determined by a specialist. Capsules Lineks appoint in case of violations of the balance of intestinal microflora. In this condition, the patient, as a rule, develops diarrhea, constipation, nausea, regurgitation, flatulence, indigestion, bloating and abdominal pain.

Thus, the drug is used for constipation, with diarrhea and other symptoms associated with digestive disorders.

Contraindications

Lineks should not be administered to patients who are hypersensitive to the components of the drug or who are intolerant of dairy products. The composition of the drug is lactose, this component is most often not absorbed by the body of newborns and can cause allergic reactions.

In some cases in healthy children, the symptoms of allergy to lactobacilli contained in Linex can also develop. In such cases, the drug should be stopped and consult a doctor.

Use in pregnancy and lactation

This drug can be used in women during pregnancy, as well as breastfeeding. Reviews about Lineks during pregnancy testify that it does not provoke manifestations of undesirable effects. But experts nevertheless advise to carry out treatment of a diarrhea at pregnant women at precise control of the doctor.

Dosage and route of administration

The instructions for use indicate: Linex is prescribed inside after eating, capsules should be washed down with a small amount of liquid. Children under 3 years of age and patients who can not swallow the capsule should open it, pour the contents into a spoon and mix with a small amount of liquid.

Adults and children over 12 years of age are prescribed 2 capsules 3 times / day.
Children aged 2 to 12 years - 1-2 capsules 3 times / day.
Newborns and children under the age of 2 years are prescribed 1 capsule 3 times / day.

Duration of treatment depends on the cause of development of dysbacteriosis and individual characteristics of the organism.

Side effects

Taking into account the different opinions of patients who underwent a course treatment for the restoration of the intestinal microflora by Lineksom, the medication is well tolerated. It is possible that some patients may develop symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Otherwise, any side effects of the drug on the body during the study of the drug have not been identified. It is worth noting that the initial reception may worsen the patient's condition, but such reactions are eliminated in a short time and do not require the withdrawal of treatment.

Overdose

Currently, there is no evidence of an overdose of the drug.

special instructions

In the treatment of diarrhea, it is necessary to recover lost fluid and electrolytes.

It is not recommended to drink Lineks with hot drinks and take with alcohol at the same time.

The patient should see a doctor if, before starting the drug, he has a body temperature above 38 ° C, blood or mucus in the stool, diarrhea continues more than 2 days and is accompanied by acute pain in the abdomen, dehydration and weight loss, in the presence of chronic diseases (AIDS, diabetes).

Drug Interactions

There was no undesirable interaction between Linex and other drugs.

The composition of the drug Linex allows you to take it simultaneously with antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents.

Reviews

We picked up some reviews of people taking the drug Linex:

Natasha. Age makes itself felt, and the disorder of the intestine became very troublesome. The hospital was advised by Lineks. This drug is a faithful helper for dysbiosis. It is very easily tolerated, does not cause allergies. After the termination of a course the illness did not return, that speaks about effective work of a medicine. Of the shortcomings can be called the price. It is an order of magnitude higher than many similar drugs.
Sergei. Diagnosis of Dysbacteriosis in the World does not exist, so all these probiotics and prebiotics are complete nonsense! Each organism has its own bacteria, and you want to shove someone else's! If there is a problem with the intestines, then a strict diet and polysorb. Lineks will not help colonize the intestines with good bacteria, and you will earn colitis! Kefir will help you better than Lineks!
Victoria. At me the second pregnancy, for the first child all was good - the intestine worked, as an hour. But for the second I experienced terrible torment, what is it connected with, I do not know. Bloating began after tea with a biscuit, taking normal food brought flour. These troubles resulted in a thin stool. After I started to drink capsules, everything fell into place.

Analogues cheaper

A unique feature of Linex is the optimal combination of the three main components necessary for the normalization of microflora. This is the main difference between the drug and its analogues. All probiotics have a similar pharmacological effect, but Linex's analogues are cheaper and have a slightly different composition and contain only two types of bacteria.

The most common and popular analogues of Linex are:

Acipol;
Normobakt;
Bifiform;
Florin Forte;
Bifikol;
Lactobacterin;
Lizalak;
Hilak forte;
Enterol.

Before using analogues, consult your doctor.

Storage conditions and shelf life

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Keep away from children. After opening the bottle the drug should be used within 4 months. Shelf life - 2 years.