OptiBac Probiotics For babies & children is a natural supplement especially suited to infants, children and pregnant & breastfeeding mothers.
This digestive supplement contains strains proven to survive to reach the digestive system and is designed to complement the body's natural gut bacteria.
An expertly formulated digestive supplement for little tummies. Especially created for babies & children with 3 strains of highly researched friendly bacteria, Vitamin D3, and FOS fibres which increase your child's natural gut bacteria. Now with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, the most scientifically studied strain in the world.
Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
This product contains 3 billion natural live cultures per sachet, in These have all been tested and shown to survive both stomach acidity and bile salts to reach the gut alive.
What’s more, this product has been clinically trialed especially in children, and is completely free from sugars, artificial flavours and colourings, which can be found in other children's supplements and foods containing live cultures, it provides a good alternative to good bacteria yogurts and yogurt drinks which can often contain a high amount of sugar.
Infants from birth to 3 years: Take one sachet daily with milk or food, or as professionally directed, preferably with breakfast when stomach acidity is at its most neutral.
Children (4 to 12 years): Take one-to-two sachets daily with food or as professionally directed, preferably with breakfast when stomach acidity is at its most neutral.
Pregnant & breastfeeding women: Take one sachet a day with food, preferably breakfast.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a healthy lifestyle and varied diet. Those with serious medical conditions should consult a doctor before use.
3 Billion Live Cultures (3 x 10^9)
Stabiliser: Maltodextrin (natural source); Fructooligosaccharides (FOS 0.5g); Live cultures: Bifidobacterium breve M-16V®, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001; Vitamin D3 (2.5µg/100IU, 50% NRV (Nutrient Reference Value).
It is not recommended to give live cultures to patients who: are severely immunosuppressed, have pancreatitis, are in the Intensive Care Unit, have blood in the stool, have central venous catheters, or to post-surgical patients with open wounds, or infants with short bowel syndrome; unless under a doctor’s care.
Do not exceed recommended daily dosage. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle. Those with serious medical conditions should consult their doctor before use.
OptiBac Probiotics may be used on an ongoing basis and can safely be used on either an occasional or daily basis, depending on the reasons for use.