Linex forte hard capsules 14 pcs.

• active ingredients: 1 capsule contains a mixture of probiotics: Lactobacillus acidophilus – not less than 1 × 109 CFU (approximately 25.74 mg), Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis – not less than 1 × 109 CFU (approximately 3.06 mg);
• excipients: maltodextrin, Beneo Synergy 1 (inulin, oligofructose (glucose + fructose + sucrose), magnesium stearate;
• capsule shell: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, titanium dioxide (E 171), iron oxide yellow (E 172).

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Children aged 1 to 2 years: 1 capsule once a day.

Children aged 2 to 12 years: 1 capsule 1–2 times a day (depending on the severity of symptoms).

Adults and children over 12 years of age: 1 capsule 1–3 times a day (depending on the severity of symptoms).

Children under 6 years of age should be treated for diarrhea under the supervision of a physician.

The use of the drug for the treatment of infants under 1 year of age is not recommended. For this age group, it is recommended to use Linex baby, powder for oral suspension.

If the patient cannot swallow the capsule whole, it should be opened and the contents of the capsule mixed with a teaspoon of liquid (tea, juice, sweetened water). The resulting mixture should not be stored.

To ensure maximum effectiveness, the drug is recommended to be taken with food. Linex forte® capsules should not be taken with alcohol or hot drinks.

The drug should be taken until the patient’s condition improves.

The duration of treatment depends on the cause of the disease and the individual characteristics of the body.

If diarrhea does not go away within 2 days, despite taking the drug, you should consult a doctor.

When treating diarrhea, special attention should be paid to replenishing lost fluids and electrolytes.

Before starting to use Linex forte, you should consult a doctor in the following cases:

• body temperature above 38 °C;
• the presence of hidden blood or mucus in the stool;
• duration of diarrhea more than 2 days;
• intense diarrhea with dehydration and weight loss;
• diarrhea accompanied by severe abdominal pain.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

There are no reports of adverse effects when using the drug during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, in case of severe diarrhea, precautions should be taken to avoid fluid and electrolyte depletion or other adverse effects that may be dangerous to the fetus or pregnant woman. Relief of diarrhea symptoms in pregnant women and during breastfeeding should be carried out under the supervision of a physician. Since there is insufficient data on the use of the drug during pregnancy or breastfeeding, its use is not recommended during these periods.

Children

Used in pediatric practice.

Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

Data is missing.

There are no reports of overdose.

Interaction studies have not been conducted.

Lactic acid bacteria, which are part of the drug, like other bacteria, are sensitive to some antibiotics. To increase the effectiveness of the drug, it is recommended to take Linex forte capsules 3 hours after taking antibiotics.

Side effects are very rare (≤ 1:10,000).

On the part of the immune system: hypersensitivity reactions are possible, including rash, itching.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25C in the original packaging.

Keep out of reach of children.