What’s it for? Natural friendly bacteria supplement recommended for daily use.
Who’s it for? For newborns, babies, toddlers, kids and school-age children up to 12 years old.
OptiBac ‘For babies & children’
- 3 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
- Bifidobacterium breve M-16V®
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001
- Vitamin D3: 2.5mg
- FOS: 0.5g
- All strains tested and shown to survive to reach the gut alive
- Natural source of fibre
- Sugar-free, with no artificial flavours or colourings
- Provides a good alternative to friendly bacteria yoghurts and yoghurt drinks, which are often high in sugar
- Easy to take – simply mix with cold food or drinks
- Does not require refrigeration – the supplement is enclosed in a 3-layer laminated sachet tor maximum protection
- Award-winning supplement with excellent reviews from parents
- Suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, including women expecting a Caesarean birth, can safely take this supplement too.
‘For babies & children’ has won the National Parenting Product 2019 Award.
Please note: This is a food supplement and is not intended to prevent, treat or diagnose any medical conditions.
Is this a Probiotic?
You can call it what you like, but the Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that the word "probiotic" is a health claim, so we can no longer describe products containing bacteria like this to be probiotics.
Ingredients
Stabiliser: maltodextrin (natural source); Fructooligosaccharides (FOS 0.5g); Live cultures: Bifidobacterium breve M-16V®, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001; Vitamin D3 (2.5 µg100IU, 50% NRV*)
*Nutrient Reference Value
Each sachet contains 3 billion live cultures guaranteed until the date of expiry.
Allergens and Avoidances Please see product tags above for details of which diets this is suitable for. Lactose intolerance: Please note this product may contain tiny traces of dairy and/or soy* and is therefore not recommended for those with a strict allergy to dairy. However, those with lactose intolerance should be able to take this supplement with no issues. * dairy/soy are present in the culture medium only then removed, however tiny residual traces may remain
Instructions For Use Food supplement suitable for infants (from birth), children and adults. Preparation: - Simply mix with your child's favourite foods or drinks - sprinkle the powder over cereal, mix in with yoghurt or dissolve in a glass of water or cold milk. - Can be taken with formula milk - simply add to the bottle once it has cooled down to room temperature (as heat reduces the viability of natural bacteria). - For breastfed babies, powder can be applied to nipple or clean finger for baby to suckle. - Adults & children should ideally drink plenty of water during a course of live cultures. - Best taken with a meal, preferably with breakfast. Recommended amount:
- Infants from birth to 3 years: 1 sachet per day
- Kids 4 - 12 years: 1 to 2 sachets per day as desired
- Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers: 1 sachet per day
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 will not cause dependency, and may be used on an ongoing basis. Storage 'For babies & children' does not require refrigeration and sachets can be used on the go. Store out of direct sunlight. Safety Live cultures are not recommended for those with serious medical conditions e.g. those who are severely immunosuppressed, have pancreatitis, are in the ICU, have melaena, have a central venous catheter, infants with short bowel syndrome, or patients with open wounds following major surgery; unless under a doctor's care.
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