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 for infants and children, providing 50 billion live cultures (CFU) per bottle. A pack contains two 5ml bottles of MCT oil, each with a dosing cap.
It is the same formulation sold under the VSL#3 brand until 2016 and the Vivomixx brand in the EU and UK until 2025, now supplied as CDS22-formula. The identity is carried by the eight strains and their NCIMB deposit codes, not by the brand name. Refrigerated and dispatched next-day from Dublin. €17.95 per pack.
Before you start: for any baby or child under three years old, speak to your GP or public health nurse before giving this or any food supplement. CDS22-formula Infant Drops is a food supplement, not a treatment for any condition. Always follow the dosage on the pack.
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 (sold as VSL#3 until 2016, Vivomixx until 2025)
- Suitable for: infants and children · gluten-free · may contain traces of milk
- Storage: refrigerate +2°C to +8°C, away from light (stable to 25°C for up to a week)
- Price & delivery: €17.95 inc. Irish VAT · dispatched next-day from Dublin by the sole authorised Irish distributor · 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 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.
How to give the drops
- Follow the dosage instructions 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 use
- Do not add the drops to hot liquids
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless advised by your doctor
- For a baby or child under three, check with your GP or public health nurse first
Storage
- Store in the refrigerator (+2°C to +8°C), away from light
- Can be kept at room temperature (up to 25°C) for up to one week
- 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 both correct storage and fast delivery matter. We keep the product refrigerated at our temperature-controlled facility in Dublin and dispatch orders the evening before on a tracked next-day service, so most orders arrive within about 24 hours. It stays stable at room temperature (up to 25°C) for up to a week, so fast tracked transit keeps it within its safe window; refrigerate it on arrival. We do not dispatch on Fridays, so your order never sits in a depot over the weekend. See our delivery information.
The rest of the CDS22-formula range
- CDS22-formula 112 billion capsules — same formulation, capsule format, for older children and adults
- CDS22-formula 450 billion sachets — higher count per serving, powder format
- 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 for infants and children, in a drop format. It carries the original 8-strain De Simone Formulation, identified by NCIMB strain codes, and 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?
It is a food supplement intended for infants and young children. For any baby or child under three years old, speak to your GP or public health nurse before use. As with any supplement for a young child, follow the dosage on the pack and do not exceed it.
How do I give CDS22-formula Infant Drops?
Follow the dosage instructions on the pack. The bacteria are held in the dosing cap and combined with the MCT oil in the bottle at 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 Vivomixx and the De Simone Formulation?
Yes, it is the De Simone Formulation, the 8-strain mixture sold as VSL#3 until 2016 and as Vivomixx in the EU and UK until 2025, now supplied as CDS22-formula. The strains are identified by their NCIMB codes. Vivomixx is a registered trademark of Mendes SA; CDS22-formula is not affiliated with it.
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. If your child has a known allergy, check with your GP 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. It can be kept at room temperature up to 25°C for up to a week, which covers transit. We dispatch it the evening before on a tracked next-day service from our temperature-controlled Dublin facility; refrigerate it when it arrives.
Is CDS22-formula Infant Drops a medicine?
No. It is a food supplement, not a medicine, and 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 codes · the original De Simone Formulation · sole authorised Irish distributor · €17.95 inc. Irish VAT.
VSL#3® is a registered trademark of VSL Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Actial S.r.l. Vivomixx® is a registered trademark of Mendes SA. Visbiome® is a registered trademark of ExeGi Pharma. CDS22-formula is manufactured by EOS2021 S.r.l. and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or distributed by the VSL#3, Vivomixx or Visbiome trademark holders. Historical brand names are used for identification and factual continuity only.