3 Billion Active Cells
Sugar Free
Gluten Free
No added flavours & colours
Supplies a source of probiotics
Helps restore the balance of healthy intestinal microflora
Provides live microorganisms that temporarily modify gut flora
Supports the immature gastrointestinal system of young children
Big Friends children’s vitamins are back in a big way, and now better than ever. Big Friends Powder Multiprobiotic from Natural Factors contains 3 billion active cells of seven bacteria species. Each strain is specifically cultured to meet the needs of children in a ratio that reflects their natural intestinal flora. Simply mix into favourite drinks or sprinkle onto cereal, fruits, or yogurt.

Medicinal Ingredients

Each gram (« teaspoon) contains:
3 billion active cells* of the following specially cultured strains of probiotics:
Total bacterial culture 3 billion cfu †
Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-111) (whole cell) 35% 1 .05 billion cfu †
Bifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132) (whole cell) 15% 0 .45 billion cfu †
Bifidobacterium breve (HA-129) (whole cell) 15% 0 .45 billion cfu †
Bifidobacterium longum subsp . infantis (HA-116) (whole cell) 10% 0 .30 billion cfu †
Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122) (whole cell) 10% 0 .30 billion cfu †
Lactobacillus casei (HA-108) (whole cell) 10% 0 .30 billion cfu †
Lactobacillus fermentum (HA-179) (whole cell) 5% 0 .15 billion cfu †
† cfu: colony forming units
Non-Medicinal Ingredients

Maltodextrin, silica, ascorbic acid. May contain traces of milk and/or soy.

Recommended use

Big Friends Powder Multi-Probiotic is a source of probiotics.

Helps support intestinal/gastrointestinal health.

May promote a favourable gut flora.

Recommended dose

Recommended dose: Children 1–5 years old: ½ teaspoon (1 g), 1–3 times daily. Children 6–12 years old: ½–1 teaspoon, 3 times daily. Can be mixed with water, juice, or your favourite smoothie, or sprinkled onto foods like cereal, fruit, or yogurt, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take at least 2–3 hours before or after antibiotics.

Cautions

Stop use and consult a health care practitioner if symptoms of digestive upset (e.g., diarrhea) occur, worsen, or persist beyond 3 days. Do not use if you have an immunocompromised condition (e.g., AIDS, lymphoma, patients undergoing long-term corticosteroid treatment). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or severe abdominal pain. Keep out of the reach of children.

Allergen Statement

Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians.