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.
Pharmacology
Linex is a drug of combined action. It contains 3 important bacteria that are able to maintain normal microflora in the intestines.
Microorganisms, penetrating the human body, activate the regulation of microflora and help maintain its natural balance.
Bacteria take an active part in the production of beneficial vitamins. Improvement in well-being occurs due to the fact that lactic acid bacteria prevent harmful microbes from attaching to the intestinal walls.
The active substances produce bacteriocins, which are responsible for antibacterial activity. Under their influence, immunity in the intestines is stimulated.
As a result, Linex allows you to stabilize the intestinal microflora and restore the disturbed balance of microorganisms, as a result of which microbial and bacterial infections appear and spread in the body. The occurrence of such infections is associated with taking various medications and antibiotics.
Preclinical studies classify Linex as a probiotic. Consequently, it is absolutely harmless and does not have any negative or toxic effects on the human body.
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.
Instructions for use
Newborn babies and children under 2 years of age can be given 1 capsule 3 times a day. A child aged 2-12 years can be given no more than 2 tablets 3 times a day. Children over 12 years of age and adults can take 2 capsules 3 times a day.
If the drug is prescribed to a child over 6 years of age who has diarrhea, the medication should be taken under the supervision of a doctor. The method of administration and permissible dosage are established taking into account the severity of the child’s condition. If diarrhea does not resolve within 48 hours, a change in treatment regimen will be required.
If the child is very small and has problems swallowing capsules, then you can split them and pour the contents into 1 tsp. drinking water. The resulting mixture must be taken immediately.
Since gastric juice can have a negative effect on lactobacilli, it is better to take the drug with food.
Capsules should not be taken with alcohol or hot liquid.
The duration of the treatment course is determined by a specialist. If no adverse reactions occur, then Linex can be taken until the patient’s condition completely improves. In some cases, it is recommended to take more medicine 2 days after the condition improves.
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.
Use by children
According to the instructions, Linex can be given to a child from the very first days of his birth. It is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders.
If a child has an elevated body temperature, prolonged diarrhea or diarrhea, which is accompanied by weight loss and dehydration, then medical consultation is necessary.
Some doctors recommend the drug to teenagers who develop acne. For these purposes, a specific medication regimen is being developed.
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.
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.
Differences between active ingredients
The correct species combination and quantitative ratio is very important for maintaining normal microbiocenosis. For example, it is calculated that in the gastrointestinal tract of a healthy person there should be a hundred times more Bifidobacterium per 1 Lactobacillus bacterium. However, even within the same species, different strains of bacteria have different biological effects. Therefore, if we talk about the drugs Linex and Linex Forte, the differences in Bifidobacterium strains that exist between the drugs can nuance the final result of their effect on the body.
It is known that taking drugs or starter cultures with B. animalis subsp. lactis helps reduce the inflammatory process in the intestines, reduces the frequency of mutagenesis, and in combination with Lactobacillus actively inhibits the growth of pathogenic strains of E. coli. Products containing high levels of B. infantis have an immunomodulatory effect, helping to reduce the allergic reactivity of the immune system.
Often eubiotics, including Linex or Linex Forte, are produced in lyophilized form for ease of use and long-term storage. The bacteria in them are viable, but are in a dried state. It takes about half a day to “bring them to their senses.” During this time, the eubiotic taken in the absence of the necessary growth substances may already leave the intestine without beginning its beneficial activity. Therefore, to activate the growth of bacteria, prebiotics are introduced into the drug.
Linex Forte contains inulin (which chicory root is rich in) and oligofructose as prebiotics in an approximate ratio of 9:1. Studies conducted in microbiological culture have proven that the addition of these prebiotics within a day increases the number of Bifidobacterium colonies by 2 times, and Lactobacillus by almost 3 times.
What will cost less?
Any probiotics need to be taken over a specific period of time (be sure to talk to your doctor about your specific case!). The minimum course for an adult can be 7 days. Let's calculate how Linex differs from Linex Forte in the cost of a week's course.
Linex should be taken 2 pcs., and Forte-drug - 1 pc. 3 times/day. Accordingly, Linexa will require 42 capsules for this period, and Linexa Forte – 21 capsules. A Linex package containing 48 capsules costs approximately from 630 to 705 rubles. A package of Linex Forte for 14 capsules costs 20% less, but you will need 1.5 packages.
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.
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 Linex and Linex Forte
Which is better, Linex or Linex Forte? What is the difference?
Linex Forte has a significantly higher concentration of active ingredients, namely strains of bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus
and
Bifidobacterium animalis
subsp compared to regular Linex.
However, Linex Forte does not contain Enterococcus faecium.
Based on the composition of the drugs, we can conclude that
- Linex Forte should be taken as a remedy for severe dysbacteriosis after the use of antibacterial agents, rehabilitation and complex treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
- Linex is recommended to be taken for preventive purposes, including in parallel with antibiotics
Is it possible to take Linex with antibiotics? Is it possible to take Linex during pregnancy?
INDICATIONS
In complex therapy, Linex is prescribed for poisoning, stomach upset caused by taking medications (including antibiotics), increased gas formation, and disturbances in intestinal microflora. Linex Forte is indicated for the same conditions as Linex; in addition, it is effective for constipation and bloating.
APPLICATION
Linex should be taken after meals. Adults are prescribed 2 capsules 3 times a day. Children from 2 to 12 years old, 1-2 capsules 3 times a day. For infants and children under 2 years of age, Linex is prescribed 1 capsule 3 times a day. For infants and preschool children, Linex is used in diluted form. Typically, the contents of the capsule are diluted in water, juice or tea (room temperature). Linex forte Adults are usually prescribed 1 capsule 3 times a day, children from 2 to 12 years old - 1 capsule 2 times a day, children under 2 years old - 1 capsule 1 time a day.
USING LINEX WITH ANTIBIOTICS
- Linex is indicated during antibiotic therapy
- Linex should be taken in parallel with antibiotics, and for at least 10 days after the end of the course of antibiotics
- If the antibiotic is used by injection, Linex is taken regardless of the use of the antibiotic.
- If the antibiotic is taken orally (tablets, capsules), then Linex should be taken 30 minutes before. before taking an antibiotic
CONTRAINDICATIONS
In case of increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug.
SIDE EFFECTS
If the rules of administration were followed, side effects were observed extremely rarely. (less than 1 case per 10,000 patients - an allergic reaction).
USE IN PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING
Linek can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding
OVERDOSE
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
It is not recommended to drink Linex or dissolve it in hot drinks and alcohol. The recommended interval between taking Linex and antibiotics is 3 hours. If symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction persist after 48 hours, and there is no improvement, i.e. Loose stools, elevated body temperature, etc. persist, you should consult a doctor.
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.
