The series of January holidays has ended, and with it the rich meals that lasted for 10 days this year. This could not but affect the general well-being of the gastrointestinal tract. Which only takes a couple of days to “go astray” due to gluttony. All this requires restoration, because microflora and the digestive process play an extremely important role in our body. Starting from the formation of immunity, ending with the complete absorption of nutrients.
Today we suggest you consider the drug Linex. We'll tell you when and how to take it correctly.
How to take Linex and antibiotic correctly
If the patient has been prescribed antibacterial therapy, you should not wait for the first symptoms to appear, which will indicate a microflora disorder. When taking antibiotics, not only pathogenic microorganisms suffer, but also beneficial ones that participate in the digestive process. Therefore, the main rule for simultaneous use of Linex with antibiotics is that the course of Linex should be started on the same day when the first dose of antibacterial medication was taken.
It is better if the patient refers to the instructions for the antibiotic. In it, you need to pay special attention to the section on the half-life of the drug. It is at this interval that it would be wise to drink Lines in order to achieve the best effect.
Contraindications
Intolerance to drug components or dairy products (lactose), fructose.
Special Recommendations
- Linex should never be washed down with hot drinks or taken with alcohol, because this destroys beneficial bacteria.
- If you have a temperature above 38 degrees, there are traces of blood or mucus in the stool, diarrhea lasts more than 2 days with acute abdominal pain, dehydration and weight loss, have chronic diseases such as diabetes, you should consult a doctor before taking the drug.
- When using the drug during the treatment of diarrhea, you should constantly replenish lost fluid and electrolytes in the body.
- The composition of the drug allows it to be taken simultaneously with other medications, even with antibiotics and chemotherapy drugs.
- Linex does not have any effect on psychophysical activity.
Linex for newborns and children
After birth, children begin to adapt to the new extrauterine world and form their own microflora due to contact with the environment. In the first months of a baby’s life, this process is accompanied by colic, constipation or diarrhea, so according to true indications, you can help his body.
It is recommended for a newborn child up to one year to take drops, and from one year to 7 years, you can take the medicine in sachet form.
Linex and digestion
Linex restores and supports digestion, namely, restores the intestinal microflora and stabilizes the functions of the gastrointestinal tract.
Linex and chronic diseases
Linex can be taken for chronic diseases. But if you have diabetes or immunological deficiencies (AIDS, HIV), you should definitely consult a doctor. The doctor must select a course of treatment, if necessary. In case of intolerance, prescribe an analogue.
Linux and alcohol
The medicine restores the microflora, and alcohol only causes harm. It puts stress on the kidneys and liver and promotes the production of toxins. Alcohol damages the capsule shell, and the beneficial microorganisms included in it die. Linex and alcohol are two incompatible products.
How to properly breed Linex for children
For babies, there is a powder form of Linex, which is packaged in sachets. The powder is identical to that contained in the adult capsule shell. Infants are prescribed Linex as a preventive measure for intestinal colic between the ages of 3 weeks and 3 months. The powder can be diluted in an adapted milk formula if the child is bottle-fed. If you are breastfeeding, you can express some breast milk into a bowl to dilute the powder in it. You can give your child the mixture prepared in this way from a teaspoon.
Linux for children: what helps
Babies that are born still have a sterile intestine, which is not inhabited by any bacteria. Having passed through the mother's birth canal, taking the mother's breast into his mouth for the first time, the child receives the first portion of bacteria, which, of course, is not enough to ensure a complete digestion process.
At three weeks of age, newborns experience infantile colic. This is due to the fact that it is difficult for the intestines to process the lactose contained in milk. Hence the flatulence and spasms. To help the child adapt to the environment and teach the intestines to break down lactose, children are given Linex. It populates the gastrointestinal tract with all the necessary types of bacteria, due to which the severity of colic is reduced, the child becomes calmer, sleeps better, and more actively absorbs nutrients from food.
Indications
Linex should be taken for the following symptoms:
- Dysbacteriosis,
- Acute and chronic colitis,
- Diarrhea of various origins,
- Bloating,
- Nausea,
- Belching,
- Vomit,
- Stomach ache,
- Constipation.
And other disorders in the gastrointestinal tract that are caused by viral and bacterial infections, antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs or radiation therapy.
Methods of application
Newborns and children under 2 years of age are recommended to take 1 capsule 3 times a day after meals. Before taking, you should open the capsule and mix its contents with a small amount of liquid - plain or sweetened water, tea or juice. This does not harm the bacteria because children have lower stomach acid levels than adults. The bacteria are resistant to the action of gastric juice and enter the intestines unchanged.
Children from 2 to 6 years old are recommended to take 1-2 capsules 3 times a day after meals. If you cannot take the medicine in the capsule, then you can open it and give the contents along with the liquid.
At the age of 6 to 12 years - you should drink 1-2 capsules 3 times a day after meals, with a small amount of water.
Adults and children over 12 years of age are recommended to take 2 capsules 3 times a day after meals with water.
If after two weeks of taking the drug the condition does not improve, you should consult a doctor.
How much to drink Linex for thrush
Thrush is a fungal infection that affects the genitals of both men and women. The causative agent is a fungus - candida, which in itself is not a pathogenic flora. A large percentage of people are carriers of candida, which live in the intestines without causing any negative reactions.
This healthy state of the intestines containing candida fungi is explained by the “armed truce” of the flora. In other words, the intestines maintain a balance in the number of bacteria and fungi, which inhibit the reproduction of each other. As soon as for some reason there are fewer beneficial bacteria than fungi, candidiasis develops.
Linex restores the balance of the flora, as a result of which thrush recedes. To speed up recovery, you can apply antifungal agents topically and supplement therapy with a course of Linex until complete recovery.
Instructions for use LINEX® (LINEX®)
A drug of biological origin that regulates the balance of intestinal microflora. Normalizes intestinal microflora. Maintains and regulates the physiological balance of intestinal microflora (microbiocenosis), ensures its physiological functions in the intestine.
Bacteria in the composition of Linex® restore the disturbed balance of intestinal microflora due to dysbacteriosis.
Live lactic acid lyophilized bacteria that are part of the drug are an integral part of the normal intestinal microflora, maintain and regulate the physiological balance of microbiocenosis in all parts of the intestine, and have pronounced antagonistic properties against pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic flora. They participate in the synthesis of vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12 (in nature they are synthesized only by microorganisms), PP, K and E, folic and ascorbic acids, provide the body with biotin, and have immunostimulating properties. By producing lactic acid and reducing the pH of the intestinal contents, the microorganisms used create favorable conditions for the absorption of iron, calcium, and vitamin D. Lactic acid bacteria carry out the enzymatic breakdown of proteins, fats and complex carbohydrates (including in lactase deficiency in children) that are not absorbed into the body. In the small intestine, carbohydrates and proteins undergo deeper breakdown in the large intestine by anaerobes (including bifidobacteria). The bacteria included in the drug facilitate the digestion of proteins in infants (phosphoprotein phosphatase of bifidobacteria is involved in the metabolism of milk casein); participate in the metabolism of bile acids (formation of stercobilin, coprosterol, deoxycholic and lithocholic acids; promote the reabsorption of bile acids).
Taking into account the peculiarities of the distribution of microflora throughout the human gastrointestinal tract - the predominance of lactobacilli and lactic acid streptococcus in the small intestine, and bifidobacteria in the large intestine, Linex® ensures the supply of “medicinal” microflora in quantitatively and qualitatively balanced proportions.
The antagonistic properties of Linex® are associated with the ability of its constituent microorganisms to produce lactic and, to a lesser extent, acetic and propionic acids. The created acidic environment (pH of the intestinal contents approaches 4-5.8) is unfavorable for the development of pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms.
Linex® forte capsules contain Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA-5) and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB-12). Both strains of lactic acid bacteria are normal representatives of the human intestinal microflora. There are several potent mechanisms by which strains LA-5 and BB-12 exert their characteristic protective and therapeutic effects.
They inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria by:
- decrease in pH in the gastrointestinal tract (as a result of the ability of LA-5 to produce lactic acid, and BB-12, in addition to lactic acid, also produce acetic and succinic acids);
- production of metabolites toxic to pathogenic bacteria (H2O2 production);
- production of antibacterial substances, bacterions (LA-5 produces acidocin, which is a broad-spectrum bacteriocin that inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi);
- competition with pathogenic bacteria for nutrients;
- blocking adhesive receptors, which prevents the colonization of other, potentially pathogenic microorganisms.
They also stimulate specific and non-specific parts of the immune system.
Disturbances in the balance of the intestinal microflora (for example, with viral and bacterial gastrointestinal infections, with the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and chemotherapy, irradiation of the abdominal and pelvic organs, during long-distance travel) or a delay in the development of permanent flora in infants can cause digestive disorders (such such as flatulence, diarrhea and constipation).
Regular intake of LA-5 and BB-12 effectively reduces the frequency and severity of mild to moderate symptoms of digestive disorders (mainly diarrhea) associated with an imbalance of intestinal microflora, and also normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
How many days should you take Linex?
Regardless of what reason provoked the imbalance of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines, Linex will help to cope with it. The duration of treatment directly depends on the symptoms and condition of the patient. As a rule, a 7-day course is enough to restore the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. But in cases where the patient was prescribed antibacterial therapy lasting 10 days, taking Linex becomes longer. First of all, you should take the supplement throughout your course of antibiotics. After which it is better to continue drinking Linex for another week to help the body fully recover.
Linex tool
Creates and regulates the balance of intestinal microflora. The drug includes three main groups of bacteria - Lactobacilli, Bifidobacteria, Enterococci. And other auxiliary components. The bacteria were pre-dried and frozen. This manufacturing technology allows Linex to be stored at room temperature.
The bacteria included in the composition are identical to those found in the intestines. They oxidize the digestive environment, quickly and effectively restore microflora after taking antibiotics, certain diseases and their complications.
The medicine is suitable for people with good tolerance to fermented milk products. It is prescribed to both adults and children.
Linex composition and dosage
The capsule of the drug contains - Lebenin powder 280 mg, (1 gram of powder contains Lactobacillus - 300 mg, Bifidobacteria - 300 mg, Enterococcus 300 mg, as well as excipients lactose - 50 mg, potato starch - 50 mg.) and the excipient magnesium stearate – 8.4 mg.
The capsule shell consists of methylhydroxybenzoate - 0.19 mg, propylhydroxybenzoate - 0.08 mg, titanium dioxide 0.98 mg and gelatin up to 63 mg.
In powder form, the product has the following composition: lyophilized bifidobacteria powder - 100 mg, as well as an excipient - maltodextrin - 1400 mg.
Drops for children are also available. They contain: sucrose, sunflower oil, lyophilized bifidobacteria, maltodextrin, antioxidant sodium ascorbate.
Release form
- Linex is produced in capsules (packs of 16 and 23 capsules);
- Sachets in powder form (packs of 10 and 20 sachets);
- Linex drops for children are available in an 8 ml bottle with a dropper dispenser. The medicine is packaged in a cardboard box.
Each package of medicine contains printed instructions with graphic elements in the form of a logo that glow under UV radiation.
How to take Linex for constipation
Constipation is difficulty defecating or no bowel movements for three days in a row. If constipation occurs as a result of poor nutrition, Linex can help restore the formation and movement of stool lumps towards the exit. However, it is important to understand that one dose of Linex will not save you from chronic bowel dysfunction if the patient does not change his attitude towards food. It is important to increase the amount of fluid consumed, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, which, thanks to their fiber, help facilitate bowel movements and form soft stools.
