Linex for children: instructions for use (drops, powder, capsules), Komarovsky reviews, price, analogues

Almost all parents have encountered the problem of dysbiosis and intestinal disorders in their children. Getting used to a new diet, children often suffer from constipation, diarrhea, colic and indigestion. To eliminate these unpleasant phenomena, the drug Linex was developed, which can be used from the first days of a newborn’s life. This is a completely safe remedy for a fragile child’s body that quickly and effectively relieves children from discomfort.

There are several names for Linux:

• Linux;
• Linex Forte;
• Linux for children;
• Linex for children drops.

In this article, we will pay most attention to the consideration of Linex for children and Linex for children in drops, which are specially designed for the youngest.

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 .

Release forms and composition of the drug

Linex is produced in 3 dosage forms:

• The powder is presented in the form of small white granules, which are placed in a sachet. The package contains 1.5 g of the drug. The cardboard packaging contains 10-20 sachets;
• drops. The product is produced in the form of a clear liquid placed in a glass bottle with a dispenser. The volume is 8 ml;
• capsules. The medicinal composition is presented in the form of a white powder placed in a white enteric coating. Capsules are packed in blisters of 8 pcs. The box contains 2, 4, 6 plates. Also, capsules can be packaged in glass bottles of 16.32 pcs.

Linex Forte capsules are also available. The difference from the standard release form is the higher concentration of the active substance, as a result of which the therapeutic effect is achieved in a shorter period of time. The drug is presented in the form of a white powder, which is placed in a yellow-white enteric coating. The plate contains 7 capsules. The package contains 1 or 2 blisters.

The composition of the preparations includes the following components:

The appropriate dosage form is selected by the pediatrician depending on the age of the child.

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.

At what age can the drug be used?

Age restrictions on taking the drug depend on the form of its release. Linex in the form of drops is approved for use from birth (drops can be added to expressed breast milk).

The powder can also be given to newborns, but due to the inconvenience of use, this form is more often used after 2 years.

Capsules are approved for use after 6 years. If necessary, you can open the capsule and dilute the contents in milk/water; in this form, the drug can also be taken by newborns.

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.

Reviews

Parents' opinion

You can find a lot of positive reviews about Linux on the Internet. Parents like the following about it:

1. the product is available in several dosage forms and you can choose the most suitable one;
2. the drug helps quickly;
3. it has few contraindications and is well tolerated.

Negative reviews are associated with the high cost of the drug.

Doctor Komarovsky's opinion

Evgeniy Olegovich has a good attitude towards probiotics, since they have practically no contraindications and do not provoke unwanted effects. But only a doctor should prescribe them according to strict indications and after a complete examination of the patient. He does not recommend taking them to patients with immunodeficiency, since it is unknown how they will affect their well-being in this case.

Despite the fact that the product is available without a prescription, it should not be taken without consulting a doctor; only a specialist should decide how much Linex to give to a child.

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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.

• Online pharmacies in RussiaRussia
• Online pharmacies in KazakhstanKazakhstan

Pharmacy Dialogue

• Linex for children sachets 1.5 g. No.
  20 Lek 678 rub. order
• Linex for children sachets 1.5g No. 10Lek

  RUR 461 order

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special instructions

When prescribing a drug by a pediatrician, it is necessary to observe the nuances of using the drug:

• Do not drink or dilute the drug with hot drinks, as high temperature destroys bifidobacteria;
• in case of severe diarrhea and vomiting, the drug is considered ineffective, since the components are eliminated from the body without having time to provide a therapeutic effect;
• elevated body temperature (above 38.5 degrees) can have a detrimental effect on the components of the drug, as a result, the effectiveness of the drug is reduced. Taking Linex needs to be discussed with your pediatrician;
• if there is specific mucus or blood in the stool, taking the drug is not advisable until diagnosis is made;
• for severe pain in the abdominal area of ​​unknown origin, taking Linex is not recommended until the cause of the symptom is identified;
• for diabetes mellitus, the drug (except for Linex in powder form) is taken under the supervision of a specialist;
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the drug is allowed. But supervision of a treating specialist is required.

When complex treatment is required, it is necessary to take into account the compatibility of drugs and maintain a time interval between taking oral medications (especially antibiotics) and Linex for at least 2 hours.

How does it work

Linex baby powder contains a huge amount of lactic acid bacteria. Once in the intestines, the active substances cause fermentation of lactose.

This process is accompanied by an increase in acidity, which prevents the development of pathogenic organisms and at the same time promotes the favorable functioning of digestive enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract.

In addition to participating in the digestion process, bifidobacteria are necessary for the synthesis of vitamins C, B, K, folic acid, biotin, and iron.

They normalize the metabolic processes of bile acids and promote the normal absorption of iron and calcium elements.

The peculiarity of the drug is that it acts throughout the entire intestine: lactic acid bacteria (lactic acid streptococcus) work in the small intestine, and bifidobacteria in the thick part.

With the participation of enzymes in the small intestine, fats, proteins, and complex carbohydrates are broken down; in the large intestine, elements that are not absorbed in the upper intestines are broken down.

Babies who take the nutritional supplement digest breast milk much better and have virtually no colic or other stomach problems.

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Price in pharmacies in Moscow, St. Petersburg, regions

The cost of the drug varies depending on the region of sale and the form of release of the drug (as well as the number of sachets and capsules).

Price range for the drug in Russia (in rubles):

The drug can also be ordered from an online pharmacy. When placing an order, you must specify the delivery cost. Linex is a herbal remedy that is prescribed to normalize the microflora in the intestines, which helps restore the functioning of the organ.

The drug is allowed to be used from birth in any form of release, but newborn children are recommended to choose Linex drops. In the absence of individual prescriptions (dosage and course), the product is used according to the instructions included in the kit.

Author: Kotlyachkova Svetlana

Article design: Oleg Lozinsky

Analogs

In case of intolerance to the components of the drug, the pediatrician will replace it with the following medications:

• Acipol. Capsules are allowed from 3 months. Cost from 320 rub.

  

• Normobakt. The powder is prescribed from 6 months. Price from 340 rub.
• Lactobacterin. Live bacteria and suppositories are prescribed from birth. Cost from 200 rub.
• Bifidumbacterin. Live bacteria are allowed from birth. Price from 200 rub.
• Bifiform. Capsules are approved for use after 2 years. Cost from 340 rub.

It is recommended to coordinate the dosage and course with your pediatrician.