Blackmores Daycare Defence
In Australia
today over 50% of 3-year-olds are in formal
childcare. Childcare centres expose children to
infections, especially colds and diarrhoea. Daycare
Defence is a great tasting probiotic powder
containing 2 clinically documented strains of
probiotic bacteria that have been shown to help
support a normal immune system and the healthy
lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
Features and benefits
- Great tasting powder in a convenient sachet
- No artificial sweeteners
- For children from 2 years
- May help reduce the frequency and severity of
colds
- Helps reduce the frequency and duration of acute
diarrhoea in children
- May help to reduce the number of days sick from
daycare
- Assists with the maintenance of intestinal flora
after antibiotic use
How Blackmores Daycare Defence works
Probiotics, or supplementary beneficial bacteria, may
help support a healthy normal immune system and the
healthy lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
Over 400 different species of bacteria normally
reside in the human gastrointestinal tract, with
approximately 35-50% of the contents of the human colon
composed of bacteria. In a gastrointestinal system that
is functioning well the populations of beneficial
bacteria and pathogenic (i.e. disease-causing) bacteria
are balanced.
Keeping intestinal bacteria in balance plays an
important role in our general health and wellbeing. The
'good bacteria support the immune response. They also
compete with pathogenic bacteria for space and nutrients
within the gastrointestinal tract.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG') and Bifidobacterium
animalis (BB-12') have been extensively studied in
children and adults. These strains have been shown to
colonise the bowel and help support a healthy normal
immune system and the healthy lining of the
gastrointestinal tract. Research suggests that LGG may
help reduce the incidence and severity of mild upper
respiratory tract infections, such as colds, among
children in daycare. It may also help to reduce the
number of days absent from daycare due to illness. Both
strains also help to reduce the frequency and duration
of diarrhoea in young children at daycare as well as
help with the maintenance of intestinal flora after
antibiotic use.
Dosage
Children 2-4 years - Sprinkle 1-2 sachets a day on
food,mix with milk or juice, or take as professionally
prescribed.
Children over 5 years - Sprinkle 1-2 sachets a day on
food, mix with milk or juice, spoon feed on its own, or
take as professionally prescribed.
Not to be used in children under 2 years of age
without medical advice.
Contraindications and cautions
Use with caution in severely ill children and
premature infants. If diarrhoea persists for more than
12 hours in children under 3 years seek medical advice.
May cause a mild and temporary increase in flatulence
Active ingredients per sachet
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
GG (LGG') and Bifidobacterium
animalis (BB-12') 2 billion organisms |
Medical Interactions
Antibiotics may decrease the efficacy of probiotics.
If antibiotics are being used, Daycare Defence should be
taken at least 2 hours after a dose.
Physical description
White powder in 1 g sachet
