LINEX BABY 10 SACHET

Benefits & Uses

Primary Benefit

Supports restoration and maintenance of healthy gut microbiota balance and digestive health in infants and young children.

Health Claims

Supports restoration and maintenance of healthy intestinal microbiota; reduces duration and severity of antibiotic-associated diarrhea; supports immune defense in infants and young children; may reduce incidence of colic, gas, and constipation.

Common Deficiency Symptoms

Disrupted gut microbiota may present as colic, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, increased susceptibility to gastrointestinal infections, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and atopic dermatitis.

Target Population

Infants from birth and children up to 12 years, particularly those with disturbed gut microflora due to antibiotic treatment, gastrointestinal infections, acute diarrhea, or dietary changes.

Scientific Evidence Level

Strong

Usage & Dosage

Suggested Use

Mix the contents of 1 sachet into cool or lukewarm water, breast milk, formula, or soft food and administer once daily. Do not mix with hot liquids above 40°C.

Best Time to Take

With meals or feeding time.

Upper Tolerable Limit

No established upper tolerable limit for BB-12 in healthy infants and children; doses up to 10 billion CFU/day have been used safely in clinical studies.

Absorption Enhancers

Administration with milk, formula, or food buffers gastric acid and improves probiotic survival through the gastrointestinal tract; concurrent use of prebiotic fibers (FOS, GOS, inulin) enhances BB-12 colonization and efficacy.

Absorption Inhibitors

Hot liquids above 40°C destroy live bacteria; concurrent antibiotic use reduces probiotic viability - administer at least 2 hours apart from antibiotics.

Side Effects

Possible Side Effects

Generally well-tolerated at recommended doses; mild and transient bloating or increased flatulence may occur at the start of supplementation; hypersensitivity reactions are rare.

Toxicity Risk

Negligible

Upper Tolerable Limit

No established upper tolerable limit for BB-12 in healthy infants and children; doses up to 10 billion CFU/day have been used safely in clinical studies.

Safety & Warnings

Children Suitability

Suitable for infants from birth and children up to 12 years of age; specifically formulated for pediatric use.

Interactions

Medication Interactions

Antibiotics reduce probiotic viability - administer at least 2 hours apart from antibiotics; immunosuppressants may alter probiotic safety profile in immunocompromised patients.

Supplement Interactions

No clinically significant interactions with common pediatric supplements; concurrent use with prebiotics (e.g., inulin, FOS, GOS) may enhance probiotic colonization and efficacy.

Special Populations

Target Population

Infants from birth and children up to 12 years, particularly those with disturbed gut microflora due to antibiotic treatment, gastrointestinal infections, acute diarrhea, or dietary changes.

Children Suitability

Suitable for infants from birth and children up to 12 years of age; specifically formulated for pediatric use.

Storage & Patient Advice

SFDA Storage Conditions

store below 25°c

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place in the original packaging, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Shelf life: 24 months.

Patient Counseling

Mix the sachet contents into cool or lukewarm (not hot) liquid or soft food and administer immediately. Do not dissolve in liquids above 40°C as heat destroys live bacteria. If used concurrently with antibiotics, separate administration by at least 2 hours. Store below 25°C. Consult a physician before use in immunocompromised infants or those with serious underlying conditions. Seek medical advice if diarrhea persists more than 48 hours, or if the child develops fever above 38°C, blood in stool, or signs of dehydration.

Science & Evidence

Bioavailability Form

Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 - a well-characterized, freeze-dried probiotic strain with demonstrated gastric acid and bile salt resistance, ensuring viable delivery to the intestinal tract.

Scientific Evidence Level

Strong

Food Sources

Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis is naturally found in fermented dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, certain cheeses, and probiotic-fortified infant formulas.

Product Information

Supplement Type

Probiotic

Age Range

0-12 years

Flavor

Unflavored

Reviewed by Al Mujtama Pharmacy Medical Review Team. Last reviewed 19-08-2026