CDS22-formula Infant Drops – Original De Simone Formulation (2×5 ml Bottles)
CDS22-formula Infant Drops – Original De Simone Formulation (2×5 ml Bottles)
CDS22-formula Infant Drops is the original 8-strain De Simone Formulation in a drop format, providing 50 billion live cultures (CFU) per bottle. A pack contains two 5ml bottles of MCT oil, each with a dosing cap that holds the bacteria.
The formulation was developed by Professor Claudio De Simone and is manufactured by EOS2021 S.r.l. Its identity is carried by the eight strains and their NCIMB deposit codes, which are neutral public identifiers and the most reliable way to confirm what a live bacteria supplement contains. Held refrigerated in Dublin and dispatched on a tracked service across Ireland.
Before you start: check the current pack for the age guidance and dosage, and follow what it states. Speak to your GP, pharmacist or public health nurse before giving this or any food supplement to a baby or young child. CDS22-formula Infant Drops is a food supplement, not a treatment for any condition.
At a glance
- Format: 2 × 5ml bottles of MCT oil, each with a dosing cap holding the live bacteria
- Live bacteria: 50 billion CFU per bottle, across 8 NCIMB-identified strains (10 billion per 20-drop serving)
- Formulation: the original De Simone Formulation, developed by Professor Claudio De Simone
- Manufacturer: EOS2021 S.r.l.
- Age guidance: as stated on the current pack — check the pack and speak to your GP or public health nurse first
- Allergens: gluten-free · may contain traces of milk
- Storage: refrigerate +2°C to +8°C, away from light (shelf-stable to 25°C for up to 7 days per the manufacturer's storage leaflet)
- Price & delivery: €17.95 inc. Irish VAT at 13.5% · stored refrigerated in Dublin · free tracked Irish delivery over €75
Strain composition
Each bottle delivers 50 billion live cultures across the same 8 strains as the rest of the CDS22-formula range, identified by their NCIMB deposit codes:
| Strain | NCIMB code | Per 20 drops | Per bottle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streptococcus thermophilus | NCIMB 30438 | 5 billion | 25 billion |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | NCIMB 30442 | 0.8 billion | 4 billion |
| Lactobacillus plantarum | NCIMB 30437 | 0.8 billion | 4 billion |
| Lactobacillus paracasei | NCIMB 30439 | 0.8 billion | 4 billion |
| Lactobacillus helveticus | NCIMB 30440 | 0.8 billion | 4 billion |
| Bifidobacterium breve | NCIMB 30441 | 0.6 billion | 3 billion |
| Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis | NCIMB 30435 | 0.6 billion | 3 billion |
| Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis | NCIMB 30436 | 0.6 billion | 3 billion |
| Total live cultures | 10 billion | 50 billion | |
Ingredients: dosing cap — bulking agent: maltose; mixture of lactic ferments (the 8 strains above). Bottle — MCT oil. Gluten-free. May contain traces of milk. The live cell count refers to the product correctly stored in intact packaging at refrigerated temperature (+2°C to +8°C) until the best-before date. Older clinical literature lists these organisms under DSM codes and, under updated taxonomy, some appear under earlier species names. The current Irish label uses the NCIMB designations above. Product composition and specifications can change — always check the current pack label before use.
How to give the drops
- Follow the dosage and age guidance printed on the pack. A 20-drop serving provides 10 billion CFU
- The bacteria in the dosing cap are combined with the MCT oil in the bottle at the point of use
- Do not add the drops to hot liquids
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless advised by your doctor
- Speak to your GP, pharmacist or public health nurse before giving this to a baby or young child
Storage
- Store in the refrigerator (+2°C to +8°C), away from light
- Shelf-stable at room temperature (up to 25°C) for up to seven days, per the manufacturer's storage leaflet
- Keep out of the reach of young children · do not use if the seal is broken or missing
Storage and delivery in Ireland
These are live cultures, so correct storage matters. Per the manufacturer's storage leaflet the product is shelf-stable at room temperature up to 25°C for up to seven days, which comfortably covers a tracked Irish delivery, so no ice packs are needed.
We hold stock refrigerated at +2°C to +8°C at our temperature-controlled facility in Dublin, from receipt through to dispatch, and send every order on a tracked service. We do not dispatch on Fridays, so nothing sits in a depot over the weekend. Refrigerate on arrival to maintain the live count through to the best-before date. Delivery is tracked across Ireland and free over €75, and because orders ship from Dublin no customs charges apply. See our delivery information.
The rest of the CDS22-formula range
Every format carries the same 8-strain formulation and the same NCIMB strain identity. They differ by format and live count per serving.
- CDS22-formula 112 billion capsules — vegetable capsule format for older children and adults
- CDS22-formula 450 billion sachets, 12 pack — higher count per serving, powder format
- CDS22-formula 450 billion sachets, 36 pack — the larger box, fewer reorders
- All CDS22-formula products · guides and articles
Frequently asked questions
What is CDS22-formula Infant Drops?
CDS22-formula Infant Drops is a live bacteria food supplement in a drop format. It carries the original 8-strain De Simone Formulation, developed by Professor Claudio De Simone and manufactured by EOS2021 S.r.l., with the strains identified by their NCIMB deposit codes. It provides 50 billion CFU per bottle. A pack contains two 5ml bottles of MCT oil, each with a dosing cap that holds the bacteria.
What age is CDS22-formula Infant Drops for?
Check the current pack for the age guidance and dosage, and follow what it states. Speak to your GP, pharmacist or public health nurse before giving this or any food supplement to a baby or young child. Do not exceed the dose stated on the pack.
How do I give CDS22-formula Infant Drops?
Follow the dosage instructions on the pack. The bacteria are held in the dosing cap and are combined with the MCT oil in the bottle at the point of use. A serving of 20 drops provides 10 billion CFU. Do not add the drops to hot liquids, and do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless advised by your doctor.
Is it the same formulation as the CDS22-formula capsules and sachets?
Yes. All formats in the range carry the same 8-strain De Simone Formulation, identified by the same NCIMB deposit codes. What differs is the format and the live count per serving. The drops provide 50 billion CFU per bottle in an MCT oil base, the capsules provide 112 billion CFU per vegetable capsule, and the sachets provide 450 billion CFU per sachet as a powder.
Which strains and how much CFU does it contain?
Each bottle provides 50 billion CFU across 8 strains: Streptococcus thermophilus NCIMB 30438 (25 billion), Lactobacillus acidophilus NCIMB 30442, Lactobacillus plantarum NCIMB 30437, Lactobacillus paracasei NCIMB 30439 and Lactobacillus helveticus NCIMB 30440 (4 billion each), and Bifidobacterium breve NCIMB 30441 and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis NCIMB 30435 and NCIMB 30436 (3 billion each). A 20-drop serving provides 10 billion CFU.
Does it contain allergens, and is it gluten-free?
CDS22-formula Infant Drops is gluten-free. It may contain traces of milk. Always check the current pack label before use, as specifications can change. If your child has a known allergy, check with your GP, pharmacist or public health nurse before use.
Does CDS22-formula Infant Drops need to be refrigerated?
Yes. Store it in the refrigerator at +2°C to +8°C, away from light. Per the manufacturer's storage leaflet it stays shelf-stable at room temperature up to 25°C for up to seven days, which comfortably covers a tracked Irish delivery. Probiotic.ie holds stock refrigerated at a temperature-controlled facility in Dublin. Refrigerate it when it arrives.
How is CDS22-formula Infant Drops delivered in Ireland?
Probiotic.ie holds stock refrigerated at +2°C to +8°C at a temperature-controlled facility in Dublin and dispatches every order on a tracked service. We do not dispatch on Fridays, so nothing sits in a depot over the weekend. Delivery is tracked across Ireland and free over €75. Because orders ship from Dublin, no customs charges apply to Irish deliveries.
Is CDS22-formula Infant Drops a medicine?
No. It is a food supplement, not a medicine, it is not authorised by the HPRA, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. It does not replace a varied, balanced diet. Always consult a GP, public health nurse or pharmacist for medical advice about your child.
Product details: CDS22-formula Infant Drops · 2 × 5ml MCT oil bottles with dosing caps · 50 billion CFU per bottle · 8 strains with NCIMB deposit codes · the original De Simone Formulation · manufactured by EOS2021 S.r.l. · €17.95 inc. Irish VAT at 13.5%.
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