Linex with antibiotics: how to take

The composition and function of the Linex

Linex - one of the most popular probiotics designed to normalize the intestinal microflora. He is available in capsule form and in the form of sachets for children.

What is Linex and unlike Forte

According to the instructions for use Linex is composed of beneficial bacteria in three types:

• enterococci;
• bifidobacteria;
• lactobacilli.

Additional ingredients capsules:

• potato starch;
• dextrin;
• magnesium stearate;
• lactose.

Contents of capsules - a colorless powder, which is odorless.

As part of the shell:

• gelatin;
• titanium dioxide.

Lineks Forte after antibiotics applied to preventing dysbiosis. He is a part of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli in doses much higher than in the basic preparation. This makes it easier to establish the bowels and creates the necessary conditions for the development of beneficial microorganisms.

The packaging can be 14 and 28 pieces capsules. This kind of drug is contraindicated in patients receiving a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, children under 6 years of age and with fructose intolerance.

Important! Admission Linex significantly reduces the negative impact of antibiotics on the gastrointestinal tract.

Causes of dysbiosis

Bacteria overgrowth - a typical consequence of ill treatment by antibiotics. Violations of the gastrointestinal tract associated with dysbiosis may be due to the following factors:

• antibiotics;
• stress;
• hormonal drugs;
• impaired food intake;
• inflammation affecting the intestines.

Note! Different antibiotics can cause different manifestations of dysbiosis picture.

manifestations of dysbiosis

Since treatment with antibiotics leads to the death and healthy and pathological bacteria, which can lead to dysbiosis.

For violations of the intestinal microflora include:

• flatulence;
• diarrhea;
• vomiting;
• nausea, etc.

Treatment of these conditions is conducted using biologically active additives containing live bacteria. Linex with antibiotics helps to cope with the problem. According to statistics, in 9 out of 10 patients develop unpleasant symptoms of dysbiosis, if antibiotic treatment is not applied in parallel and probiotics.

Linex participate in important processes in the body

In the digestive tract the probiotic is involved in these processes:

• increased immunity;
• formation of substances of antibacterial action;
• synthesis of a number of vitamins, increases resistance to adverse external factors;
• metabolism of bile acids;
• increase in pH, etc.

How should drink Linex with antibiotics

Linex is usually prescribed along with antibiotics or after the course of antibiotic therapy. This is necessary in order to avoid disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract or eliminate already arisen. Antibiotics may be given to patients with pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, and in many other cases.

Effects of antibiotics

Side effects of these symptoms are receiving antimicrobials:

• constipation;
• diarrhea;
• itching;
• allergic rashes on the skin;
• weakness;
• fatigue;
• loss of appetite;
• a bad taste in the mouth;
• abdominal pain;
• flatulence.

Linex has a convenient form of release - the capsule. For those who are experiencing difficulties with swallowing and their young children you can reveal them and use the content diluted in water. If dysbacteriosis accompanied by diarrhea, except for the use Linex necessary to provide intake of sufficient amounts of fluid.

Dosage

Linex required dosage is determined from the patient's age.

Children Adults	Age, years	The number of capsules at one time	Number of times per day
Children	0-2	1	3
2-12	1-2
Adults	-	2

Patients are often the question arises, how much to drink Linex after antibiotics? Terms of the drug should be installed doctor. Typically, the duration of treatment exceeds the probiotic treatment with an antibacterial agent by about half. So, with antibiotic treatment duration of 1 week, Linex rate should be 2 weeks. In accordance with the instruction to the drug, the duration of the probiotic treatment can be up to a month of regular reception.

Note! In the treatment of the antibiotic in the form of intramuscular injections Linex reception can be carried out at any time.

Features reception

Even a sufficiently harmless agent as Lineks, has the features of reception.

First of all - this is a special condition for which treatment Linex without medical advice it is better not to carry out:

• Diarrhea lasts more than 48 hours;
• Body temperature - above 38 degrees;
• The stool has blood or mucus;
• Diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain;
• There are signs of dehydration;
• The patient has a serious chronic diseases (HIV, cardiac disorders and so on.).

Since Linex capsules contain lactose, it is not prescribed in the following conditions:

• galactose intolerance;
• lack of lactose;
• SGGM (glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome).

In addition, for those patients who can not tolerate glucose intake Linex also prohibited under SGGM and fructose intolerance. If the treatment chosen form of the drug in the form of a sachet, then the suspension is prepared from it must drink directly.

When receiving Lineks Forte must follow the same rules as for the treatment lineks not drink hot water, not mixed with alcohol.

Note! Admission Linex does not affect the people's reaction speed, so it can be used by drivers and those involved in the management of complex mechanisms.

analogs

Replace Linex with antibiotics to analogue only after consulting your doctor. There are many drugs that have proven to be very effective in the fight against dysbiosis. Their qualitative and quantitative composition is different from Linex.

By analogues are many tools, some of which are shown below.

№ p / p	A drug	The main substance in the composition of	release Form
1	Laktovit Forte	Folic acid AT 12 lactobacilli	Capsules / powder
2	bifiform	enterococci bifidobacteria	capsules
lactobacilli IN 1 AT 6 bifidobacteria	Tablet / powder
3	Bifidumbacterin	bifidobacteria	Capsules / powder
4	Atsipol	kefir fungi lactobacilli	capsules

Important! Can I take Linex with antibiotics or with others, shall recommend to the doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient and his state of health.

Linex reception with antibiotics for the treatment of children

When antibiotics drink Linex children can be assigned at birth. For kids the first two years of life can be used sachets of powder for reconstitution in water or other liquid product. If it is impossible to use this form of release can give the baby to drink the contents of the capsules, diluted in the same way.

With 6 years of age can give children Linex Forte, if recommended by your doctor. Prior to that age is only possible therapy Linex capsules or sachets. And, since 12 years, a child for the full treatment should receive the adult dosage and have the drug and the drug Linex Linex Forte.

Admission Linex for the treatment of adults

The dosage regimen of probiotic depends on the drug of choice for treatment ( "Lineks" or "Lineks Forte"). For people with difficulty swallowing capsules, you can use their content and breeding in unheated water. Appointment Linex may be prophylactic or play a major role in the treatment.

Important! Linex is allowed to accept children and pregnant women. But to make a decision about taking medication alone is not desirable, since treatment with this agent may give unwanted side reactions in the form of allergies.

Take Linex with antibiotics is usually recommended for adults since the first day of treatment with antibiotics. In this case, the reception of the probiotic may be longer than treatment with an antibacterial agent for a few days. If dysbiosis has already taken place, the reception of the probiotic to be longer. Preferably - at least 4 weeks.

Neutral Linex appointed to receive 2 capsules at a time. Linex Forte after antibiotics - take 1 capsule. Prevention - 1 times a day, and for the treatment - 1 capsule 2-3 times a day.

Note! If necessary, adults used to treat children even sachets.

Linex interactions with other drugs with antibiotic therapy

Linex drink with antibiotics and chemotherapy drugs is possible without loss of effectiveness, subject to certain rules. Undesirable negative effects were observed on Linex interaction with other drugs. This is - a safe drug for nonprescription health.

Lineks be taken together with a meal and 2-3 hours after receiving antibiotics. Furthermore, it can not be mixed with the alcohol-containing drinks and drink hot water.

Note! Antibiotics must pursue a course, even if there are clear improvements.

Lineks well tolerated in most cases advantageous, but may meet hypersensitivity to the drug. In this case, the drug overturned and seek medical advice.

Linex components have antibiotic resistance in compliance with the correct reception. Especially important is the reception of probiotics in the treatment of antibacterial drugs penicillin group ( "amoxicillin", "ampicillin", etc.) that are most detrimental affect on the microflora.

Antibiotics are not all groups are equally detrimental effect on the intestinal microflora. In a much lesser extent than the penicillins, harm beneficial bacteria cause macrolides and cephalosporins. And the antibiotics of last generation even less violate microflora.

Note! Falling in the gastrointestinal tract with Linex beneficial bacteria are involved in the splitting of the right food, and promote good digestion of food.

conclusion

Linex Probiotic taken in accordance with the instructions and recommendations of a physician, can restore normal intestinal microflora and improve the overall health of the patient. As used with antibiotics from the first day of therapy, the drug is able to completely prevent dysbacteriosis. If the question arises whether it is possible to combine Linex with antibiotics, then this is not only possible but also necessary, in order to avoid negative consequences for the organism.

sources:

Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/linex__6722
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