The drug Linex is a drug related to probiotics and contains three types of beneficial bacteria that act as representatives of the normal microflora of the human intestine. Indications for the appointment of this remedy are violations of the balance of microorganisms, which can be caused by various factors, including treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics .
Violation of the intestinal microflora due to the use of antibiotic drugs is due to the fact that these drugs are harmful not only to pathogens, but also other bacteria. Therefore, those who undergo antibiotic therapy should take care of the restoration of the intestinal microflora. To this end, many experts recommend the use of Linex.
How to take (drink) Linex when taking antibiotics?
The development of intestinal dysbiosis can be prevented if you start taking the drug Lineks before the planned antibiotic therapy (about a week), and then continue to take it during the treatment and after the treatment course. Due to the fact that Linex contains strains of bacteria that are resistant to most antibiotics, this remedy is effective even when taken together with them.
However, taking Lineks in parallel with the prescribed antibiotic, one should adhere to certain rules. So, adults need to take a given probiotic three times a day for two capsules during a meal. In this case, the antibiotic should be taken at least three hours before taking Linex.
How long to take (drink) Lineks with antibiotics?
How much to drink Lineks after antibiotics depends on the severity of symptoms of dysbacteriosis and the effectiveness of probiotic therapy. Usually, if Linex was administered concomitantly with antibiotic drugs, it should be drunk for another 7-10 days. During this time, as a rule, the intestinal microflora is restored.