Expiration date: 02/2026
Product form, composition and packaging
Capsules are opaque, the case of white color, a cover of yellow color; contents of capsules-light beige powder with impregnations of yellow color.
1 capsule contains:
Probio-tech powder AB Blend 64 (Probio-tec® AB Blend 64) 60 mg,
including Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA-5) 13.8 mg
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB-12) 4.2 mg
Auxiliary components of the active ingredient: anhydrous dextrose-29.1 mg, microcrystalline cellulose-6 mg, potato starch-6 mg, magnesium stearate-0.9 mg.
Excipients: Beneo sinerji 1 (Beneo® Synergy 1) - 171.5 mg (powder contains 90-94% inulin and 6-10% oligofructose (dextrose + fructose + sucrose)), magnesium stearate-3.5 mg.
The composition of the body of the capsule: hypromellose - 33.149 mg, titanium dioxide (E171) - 0.691 mg.
Capsule cap composition: hypromellose-22.08 mg, titanium dioxide (E171) - 0.24 mg, iron dye yellow oxide (E172) - 0.24 mg.
Clinical and pharmacological group: Drug regulating the balance of intestinal microflora (probiotic)
Pharmaco-therapeutic group: mibp-eubiotic
Indications
- treatment and prevention of intestinal dysbiosis.
- Intestinal dysbacteriosis is manifested by the following symptoms: diarrhea, dyspepsia, constipation, flatulence, nausea, belching, vomiting, abdominal pain, allergic skin reactions are possible.
Dosage regimen
The drug is taken orally, preferably during or after a meal. Capsules should be washed down with a small amount of liquid. When prescribing the drug Linex ® Forte children and patients who can not swallow the whole capsule, it should be opened, pour the contents into a spoon and mix with a small amount of liquid.
Adults and adolescents over 12 years appoint 1 caps. 1-3 times / day.
Children aged 2 to 12 years - 1 caps. 1-2 times / day.
Newborns and children under the age of 2 years - 1 caps. 1 time / day.
Diarrhea in children under 6 years of age should be treated under medical supervision.
The duration of treatment depends on the cause of dysbacteriosis and individual characteristics of the body. The drug Linex ® Forte can be taken until the symptoms of dysbacteriosis disappear.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Side effect
The drug is well tolerated. No adverse effects have been reported, but hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
Contraindications to use
- hereditary fructose intolerance, sucrose-isomaltase deficiency or glucose/galactose malabsorption syndrome;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
With caution, the drug should be used in diabetes mellitus (composed of simple sugars), insufficiency of the immune system (for example, HIV infection).
Use during pregnancy and breast-feeding
Due to the lack of data on the use of the drug in pregnant women is not recommended to take Linex® Forte during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) without prior consultation with your doctor. When prescribing the drug for the treatment of acute diarrhea during pregnancy and lactation, a doctor's supervision is necessary.
Use in children
Diarrhea in children under 6 years of age should be treated under medical supervision.
Special instruction
Do not wash down Linex® Forte with hot drinks and take with alcohol.
The patient should consult a doctor if, before using the drug, he has a body temperature above 38°C, blood or mucus in the stool, diarrhea lasts more than 2 days and is accompanied by acute abdominal pain, dehydration and weight loss; as well as in the presence of chronic diseases (diabetes, HIV infection).
In the treatment of diarrhea, it is necessary to compensate for the lost fluid and electrolytes.
There is no need for special precautions in the destruction of unused drug Linex® Forte.
Use in Pediatrics
Diarrhea in children under 6 years of age should be treated under medical supervision.
Impact on the ability to drive and operate machinery
The drug has no effect on the ability to drive and control mechanisms.
Overdose
There are no data on the symptoms of an overdose of Linex® Forte.
Drug interaction
There was no undesirable interaction of the drug Linex ® Forte with other drugs.
With the simultaneous use of antibiotics, the recommended interval between taking the drug (antibiotic) and Linex® Forte capsules should be 3 hours.
