Instruction "Linex forte", composition, indications

Most recently pharmacists have been released the drug "Linex forte." Despite the fact that the medicine is on the market a novelty, its beneficial effect has already been evaluated by patients. Due to this, the drug is quite in demand. Instruction "Linex forte" recommends to use it for a variety of violations in the work of the digestive tract, dysbiosis. The drug is also used for preventive purposes during antibiotic treatment. Let us consider in more detail what the given means is.

Characteristics of the preparation

Instruction "Linex forte" positions the drug as an eubiotic. The medicine perfectly normalizes the microflora of the human body. It perfectly eliminates diarrhea. The drug effectively eliminates the negative symptoms triggered by the intake of antibiotics.

The drug "Linex forte" operates as follows:

1. Reduces acidity in the stomach and intestines.
2. It produces metabolites - substances that eliminate pathogenic organisms.
3. It produces antibacterial components and bacteria.
4. Participates in the synthesis of folic acid, many vitamins.
5. Suppresses pathogenic bacteria.
6. It produces lactic acid and creates the necessary conditions for the enrichment of the body with calcium and iron.
7. Isolates enzymes that facilitate the digestion of proteins in infants.

Structure of the medicine

The drug is available in 3 medicinal forms:

• Vials;
• Blisters;
• Capsules.

But most often the last form of the drug is used. Instruction "Linex forte" claims that one capsule contains 12 million lactic acid microorganisms:

• Streptococcus faecium.
• Lactobacillus acidophillus.
• Bifidobacterium infantis.

In the process of manufacturing the drug, they are dried by vacuum freezing. Such bacteria are components of the normal microflora of the human intestine. This explains their beneficial effect. Getting into the human body, they inhibit the development of pathogenic bacteria. In addition, provides another positive effect on the body of the drug "Linex forte." The instruction indicates that the medication stimulates immunity (specific and nonspecific).

The drug also contains auxiliary substances. It is inulin with oligofructose, glucose anhydrous, potato starch, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow.

Indications for use

It is quite obvious when to use the drug "Linex forte". Instruction for use recommends the use of the product to those individuals who have a disturbance of the intestinal microflora, as a result of which dysbacteriosis develops.

As a rule, a medication is prescribed if the patient has the following symptoms:

• nausea;
• diarrhea;
• constipation;
• flatulence;
• Bloating;
• Vomiting;
• Eructation;
• Discomfort and pain in the stomach.

In addition, it should not be forgotten that it is advisable to take Linex Forte medication during antibiotic therapy. Instruction for use advises to resort to this remedy and for the prevention. After all, it can prevent the occurrence of intestinal dysbiosis.

Dosage of the medicine

The obvious advantage of this tool is that it can be used even for newborn babies. This is indicated by the instruction "Linex forte". A safe remedy makes it possible to eliminate unpleasant symptoms in infants, which is often manifested as a result of gastrointestinal imperfections.

The drug "Linex forte" is recommended to be taken in the following dosages:

1. Babies under 2 years. Such crumbs are allowed to take one capsule per day.
2. The guys are 2-12 years old. Depending on the doctor's prescription, such children can be prescribed 1-2 capsules per day. When choosing a dosage, the doctor takes into account the severity of the symptoms.
3. People over 12 years. These patients are allowed to consume 1-3 capsules throughout the day. The recommended dose depends on the severity of the pathology.

Treatment of diarrhea in children who are not yet 6 years old, must be conducted under the supervision of a doctor. Sometimes babies can not swallow a capsule. In this case, it allows to open the instruction "Linex forte" on the application. For children, it is allowed to dilute the powder with any liquid. However, do not store the solution. After breeding, the drug should be drunk immediately.

Adults are advised to follow the following rules:

1. Capsules are consumed during a meal.
2. It is not recommended to combine medicine with hot food, alcohol, drinks.
3. The duration of treatment usually lasts until the patient's condition returns to normal. However, if after two days of using the product, diarrhea does not go away, you should consult a doctor.

Side effects

The patients' comments state that practically no one has encountered undesirable reactions during the treatment with the "Linex forte" preparation. The instruction gives only one side effect that the patient may have. This is an allergic reaction. However, it should be noted that such manifestations can be observed in rare cases. And most often they are provoked by the patient's individual sensitivity to the drug.

Contraindications to admission

The drug is characterized by a very small number of restrictions.

The medicine should not be taken by persons who have:

• High sensitivity to the above-mentioned agent;
• Individual intolerance to dairy products;
• Immunity to oligofructose, glucose.

There have been no cases of overdose until today. Therefore, there is no information about the symptoms resulting from the abuse of the remedy.

special instructions

Instruction "Linex forte" ("Sandoz" - a pharmaceutical company that produces this drug) recommends that patients, before starting therapy, always consult a doctor. Especially if the following symptoms are observed:

1. The temperature exceeds the mark of 38 degrees.
2. The stool contains impurities of mucus, blood.
3. The duration of diarrhea is more than 2 days.
4. Disorder of the gastrointestinal tract is accompanied by severe pain in the abdomen.
5. Diarrhea is plentiful and causes the patient dehydration, loss of body weight.
6. The person is diagnosed with chronic ailments: cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, immunodeficiency.

Can I take the drug during lactation, pregnancy? There are no data on the occurrence of unwanted reactions in women during such important periods. Therefore, the remedy is allowed for use by future and nursing mothers. However, it is important to remember that during diarrhea the body lacks fluid and electrolytes. Therefore, it is recommended to resort to treatment with Linex Forte under medical supervision.

Another advantage of the drug is its nontoxicity. The product is absolutely safe for consumption. In addition, it does not affect the driving of vehicles or work with precise mechanisms.

No studies on drug interaction were conducted. However, you should know that the product contains lactic acid bacteria. And they are quite susceptible to such drugs as antibiotics. Therefore, doctors recommend the following scheme of admission. Initially, an antibiotic is taken, and only after 3 hours you can use the "Linex forte" capsule.

Drug analogues

Very rarely there is a need to replace this remedy. After all, it is perfectly tolerated by the body, practically does not cause unwanted reactions and is distinguished by a small list of contraindications.

The main analogues of effective drugs include drugs containing lactic acid bacteria.

These are the following medicines:

• Lactomon.
• Fermalac.
• "Lactobacterin-Biopharma".
• "Spazmolak".

However, remember that you can replace the "Linex forte" remedy only if the doctor recommended it.

Patient's opinions

What do people who use capsules of "Linex forte" say about this drug? Reviews, unfortunately, are rare, because the drug appeared on the market relatively recently. However, patients who received a course of therapy with a drug note its effectiveness. They say that the drug acted on the body very quickly. The medicine effectively eliminated all the unpleasant symptoms of a gastrointestinal disorder.

Parents who used this drug to combat dysbiosis in children, testify to a favorable and rapid impact. Patients who used the drug during antibiotic treatment, especially emphasize the excellent results. They confirm that the drug is much more effective than the previously released "Linex".

The only negative, pointed out by patients, is the high cost of the medicine.