PROBifid - Instructions For Use, Reviews, Price, Analogues, Composition

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PROBIFID

PROBIFID: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacological properties
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. 10. Use in childhood
11. 11. Drug interactions
12. 12. Analogs
13. 13. Terms and conditions of storage
14. 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
15. 15. Reviews
16. 16. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: PROBifid

Active ingredient: bifidobacteria (Bifidobacterium) + lactobacilli (Lactobacillus) + inulin (Inulin) + pyridoxine (Pyridoxine) + zinc (Zinc) + peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) + chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.)

Manufacturer: PharmaS doo (Croatia)

Description and photo updated: 2018-29-11

Prices in pharmacies: from 176 rubles.

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PROBifid is a dietary supplement (biologically active additive) to food, containing inulin, a source of probiotic milk microorganisms and bifidobacteria, vitamin B ₆, zinc, flavones (apigenin).

Release form and composition

Dosage form - enteric capsules of plant origin, 450 mg each (in a cardboard box 1 or 2 blisters of 10 capsules each and instructions for use of PROBifid).

The composition of PROBifid (1 capsule):

• active substances: lactic acid lyophilized probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus acidophilus LA3, Lactobacillus casei BGP93) - not less than 1 x 10 ⁹ CFU, bifidobacteria (Bifidobacterium animalis ssp.lactis BLC1) - not less than 1 x 10 ⁹ CFU in the form of hydrochloride ₆ pyridoxine) - 1 mg, zinc (in the form of zinc gluconate) - 5 mg, apigenin [dry extract of chamomile flowers (Matricaria recutita L.)] - 5 mg, as well as dry extract of peppermint leaves (Mentha piperita L.) and inulin;
• additional components: corn starch (as part of lyophilized microorganisms), magnesium stearate (E470), gellan gum (E418), hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide (E171).

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics

The use of dietary supplements helps to improve digestion and metabolism.

Inulin is a natural prebiotic with the following effects:

• promotes the development and action of beneficial bacteria, being their nutrition, selectively stimulates the growth and metabolic activity of bifidobacteria;
• affects lipid metabolism, helps to lower cholesterol levels, which is manifested by a decrease in the risk of changes in the cardiovascular system;
• promotes better absorption of magnesium and calcium (by increasing their absorption in the colon), which is manifested in a decrease in the risk of osteoporosis.

The main properties of other active ingredients:

• live bifidobacteria and lactobacilli: prevent the reproduction of pathogenic intestinal microflora, help normalize digestion, improve metabolism, strengthen immunity, and enzymatic digestion of food;
• vitamin B ₆: normalizes the metabolism of glycogen and proteins;
• zinc: normalizes acid-base balance, metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fatty acids, and also protects cells from oxidative stress;
• apigenin from chamomile extract: has an antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effect, stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes;
• peppermint leaves (dry extract): enhance antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Indications for use

PROBifid is used as a source of probiotic milk microorganisms and bifidobacteria, vitamin B ₆, zinc, apigenin, inulin to improve digestion and metabolism.

Contraindications

Taking dietary supplements is contraindicated in the presence of hypersensitivity to the components included in PROBifid.

PROBifid, instructions for use: method and dosage

The dietary supplement is taken orally during meals, washed down with water (½ glass).

Recommended dosage regimen:

• children 7-14 years old: 1 capsule in the morning;
• children from 14 years old and adults: 1 capsule in the morning and in the evening.

In order to achieve the best results, dietary supplements should be taken for at least 10 days.

Side effects

There is no information.

Overdose

There is no information.

special instructions

In order to enhance the positive effect, hot drinks and / or alcohol should not be consumed during or immediately after taking the dietary supplement.

A healthy lifestyle and a balanced, varied diet contribute to the positive effect.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage regimen.

It is not a drug.

Before you start taking PROBifid, you need to consult your doctor.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Women during pregnancy / lactation should consult a doctor before taking a supplement.

Pediatric use

PROBifid for children under 7 years old is prescribed in a different dosage form (drops PROBifid Malysh).

Drug interactions

When using PROBifid against the background of antibiotic therapy, it is recommended to take dietary supplements no earlier than 3 hours after taking the antibiotic.

Analogs

Analogs of PROBifid are: Biosporin, Bifiform Kids, Bactisubtil, Bifikol dry, Florin Forte, Bifiliz, Lactofiltrum, Acipol, Bifilakt-BILS, Bifiform, Stomaflor.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a dry place in unopened original packaging at temperatures up to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life is 2 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews about PROBIFID

Reviews about PROBifid are mostly positive. The capsules are noted to be easy to swallow. They also point out that in addition to the positive effect on digestion, there is an improvement in mood, hair and skin condition.

Price for PROBifid in pharmacies

The approximate price for PROBifid is 293–319 rubles. (10 capsules in a package) or 488–559 rubles. (20 capsules in the package).

PROBIFID: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Probifid capsules 10 pcs. RUB 176 Buy

Probifid Kid oral liquid 10 ml 1 pc. RUB 250 Buy

Probifid capsules 20 pcs. 397 r Buy

Probifid capsules 0.45g 20 pcs. 455 RUB Buy

Probifid Baby drops for internal approx. fl. 10ml 505 RUB Buy

Probifid Helico capsules 0,406g 20pcs RUB 616 Buy

Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author

Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!