Dysbacteriosis is a violation of the microbial balance in the intestine, when the number of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli becomes negligible, and the number of pathogenic bacteria is dangerously large. As a result of this, a person begins to feel bad, his stomach hurts, vomiting, diarrhea begin, even skin reactions occur. What to do in this case? The famous Linex medicine, which is able to normalize intestinal function, will come to the rescue. However, in addition to this common drug, there are other, equally effective means. Therefore, today we will consider in what forms the Linex medicine is issued, instructions for use, and analogues of this drug. We determine the cost of drugs that are not inferior in effectiveness to their popular counterpart.
The drug "Linex": indications
This medicine is prescribed for both babies and their parents for the treatment and prevention of dysbiosis, which is manifested by symptoms such as diarrhea, flatulence, lightheadedness, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Sometimes there may even be allergic reactions.
Release form, composition
Linex is sold in the form of white capsules, in the middle of which there is a white powder, odorless.
Ingredients: the main substance is lebenin powder. Its composition: lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. Auxiliary elements are lactose, potato starch, magnesium stearate.
How to take Linex?
This medication should be taken orally, after a meal, while always washing it with water, compote or juice.
1. Babies under 2 years old - 1 capsule three times a day.
2. Children from 2 to 12 years old - 1 or 2 capsules 3 times a day.
3. Adults and children over 12 years old - 2 or 3 capsules three times a day.
Attention! Since the Linex medication is available only in capsules, and they are far from small, babies should pour the powder from the capsule before use of this drug, determine it in a spoon and mix with water. And only in this form should this medicine be given to infants.
Cost
The price of Linex seems to many to be high. And indeed it is. For example, for a package consisting of 16 capsules, on average, you need to pay 300 rubles. If the packaging is different - 32 capsules, then you should pay about 550 rubles. Given that you need to take the drug three times a day, it is easy to calculate that one package is enough for only 5 days. You will have to run to the pharmacy again, because doctors are prescribed to take this medication for at least 1.5 weeks.
What drugs to replace?
Analogs of Linex - cheaper drugs - can be found in any pharmacy. However, they are not always in a conspicuous place. Indeed, it is better for pharmacists to sell expensive drugs, so they put Linex on public display.
However, you need to know about inexpensive medicines that are in no way inferior in effectiveness to the famous analogue. Among the cheap drugs that help cope with dysbiosis, you can find such drugs as Bifidumbacterin, Lactobacterin and Yogurt.
Inexpensive substitute for babies
Means "Bifidumbacterin" - a cheap analogue of "Linex" for children, a drug that is popular among people, is available in the following types:
- ampoules;
- powder;
- capsules;
- tablets;
- candles.
The tablet and suppository contain 1 dose of the drug. And all the other marked packaging - 5 doses each. What form of release you need to apply in a particular case, the doctor determines.
The composition of the drug includes a special mass containing bifidobacteria (that is, those that are contained in the intestinal microflora in a normal state), as well as a bifidogenic factor that promotes the growth of bifidobacteria. In addition, there is lactose in this medicine.
Dosage of an inexpensive medicine for children from dysbiosis
The analogue of "Linex" - a cheap drug "Bifidumbacterin" - can be used even in relation to infants. For newborns, this medication is prescribed during feeding. In this case, the product must be diluted in breast milk or infant formula. Older children need to mix the drug with plain water or with any fermented milk product. After diluting the product, you need to drink it immediately, without waiting for complete dissolution. The medication must be consumed while eating, but if there is a need, then the analogue of the Linex medicine can be drunk at any time.
The dosage of the drug "Bifidumbacterin" is as follows:
- Babies up to 6 months - 1 sachet (5 doses) three times a day (3 days). Then the number of receptions should be increased to 5-6 times (as prescribed by the pediatrician).
- Bruises from 6 months to 3 years - 1 sachet 3-4 times a day.
- Children from 3 to 7 years old - 1 sachet 4-5 times a day.
- Adults and children over 7 years old - 2 sachets, which is 10 doses, 3-4 times a day.
Usually the course of treatment with Bifidumbacterin is 1 month.
The cost of a cheap substitute
This tool is an inexpensive analogue of Linex. The price of the drug "Bifidumbacterin" depends on the form of release and the amount of the drug. The cost of the drug in dry form (30 sachets) is approximately 250 rubles. The price of candles is also approximately in the same price category. For 10 vaginal suspensions, 85 rubles should be given. Ampoules with this tool for newborns cost about 100 rubles, this is for 10 pcs. Pills "Bifidumbacterin" in the amount of 30 pieces will also cost about 90 rubles.
Inexpensive drug for children and adults
Lactobacterin is an excellent analogue of Linex: a cheap, effective medication that can normalize the state of the digestive system, improve metabolic processes. It helps restore natural immunity. This medication is also prescribed for dysbiosis.
The medicine is available in two forms:
- In the form of vaginal suppositories.
- In the form of tablets.
The main active ingredient of this remedy is acidophilic lactobacilli.
The drug "Lactobacterin": rules for admission
Tablets can be given to both children and adults.
- Babies up to 24 months - 2 pills twice a day.
- Children from 2 to 6 years old - 3 tablets three times a day.
- Children over 6 years old, as well as adults - 5 pills three times a day.
The duration of treatment is usually 1 week.
Vaginal suppositories are applicable only to adults.
How much is it?
The analogue of Linex, a cheap Lactobacterin drug, is not inferior in effectiveness, but its price is pleasantly pleasing. So, for the packaging of tablets (20 pieces) you need to pay 120 rubles. For candles (10 pieces) you need to pay only 80 rubles.
Reviews of doctors about the drug "Lactobacterin"
The fact that this analogue of Linex is cheap does not in any way affect its quality. Therapists and pediatricians unanimously claim that this is a good medicine against dysbiosis. This is a domestic drug that helps patients cope with irritable bowel syndrome, inflammation of the colon. Also positive reviews are left by pediatricians who write that the drug "Lactobacterin" copes with colic in newborns. Despite the fact that this medication deserves only praise from doctors, nevertheless experts warn parents about this: you need to give money to your sons and daughters only after going to the hospital. As for adult patients, doctors are allowed to freely take the drug without a doctor’s prescription, especially if men or women drank it before.
Specialists speak of Lactobacterin as a safe medication that does not cause side effects.
Means "Yogurt" - a good analogue of the drug "Linex"
This is another effective medication in which acidophilic lactobacilli act as an active substance. This tool normalizes the intestinal microflora. The medicine is in the form of capsules. They are used during meals, while drinking water or compote.
Dosage funds:
- Crumbs from 3 years - 1 capsule 2-3 times a day.
- Adults - 2-3 capsules three times a day.
You need to take the drug until the patient is treated with antibiotics, and longer until the symptoms disappear. Then you need to move on to preventive use.
The cost of the drug "Yogurt"
These capsules are sold in pharmacies on average at 80 rubles per package, which contains 30 capsules.
Reviews of doctors about the drug "Yogurt"
The opinions of doctors about this medication are unambiguous - experts recommend the drug as a treatment and prevention of dysbiosis. Although Linex’s analogues are cheaper, they are in no way inferior to it. The effectiveness of the Yogurt remedy has been proven by the fact that in a hospital patients receive this particular medication. Doctors respond very well about him because this drug has no side effects and contraindications at all. Capsules "Yogurt" are absolutely safe, and therefore have earned only positive feedback from therapists and pediatricians. True, giving this remedy to children is possible only from the age of 3.
Now you know why Linex is needed. Price, analogues of this medication were also considered by us. We found that there are cheaper drugs for dysbiosis, which are not inferior in effectiveness to an expensive prototype.