Hexavit drajee #50

User manual for Hexavit

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The composition of Hexavit

One Hexavit gel contains 0.07 g of ascorbic acid, 0.015 g of nicotinamide, 0.002 g of pyridoxine hydrochloride, 5000 IU of retinyl palmitate, 0.002 g of riboflavin, 0.002 g of thiamine hydrochloride, 0.002 g of thiamine hydrochloride.
Additional substances: flour, sucrose, sunflower oil, food flavor, beeswax, talc, starch syrup, quinoline yellow dye.

Form of issue

    50 dragees in a polymer jar - one jar in a cardboard bundle.
    50, 150 or 100 dragees in a polymer bank - one in a group package.

pharmachologic effect

Replenishment of a lack of vitamins.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Hexavit - a preparation of multivitamin type, the properties are due to the components that make up its composition.
Vitamin A regulates mainly the processes of carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
Vitamin B2 - an indispensable component in protein, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, supports the normal work of the organ of vision, regulates the functions of the skin.
Vitamin B1 normalizes the functioning of the nervous, digestive and circulatory systems.
Vitamin PP has a specific antiallergic effect, improves the metabolism of carbohydrates.
Vitamin B6 is needed for protein biosynthesis, maintenance of nervous system functions, skin, liver, improves the metabolism of fats in atherosclerosis.
Vitamin C - a component of oxidation-reduction reactions, plays an indispensable role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, tissue regeneration, blood coagulation, contributes to the body's resistance, induces B-group vitamins.
Well absorbed in the intestines, with blood flow delivered to all tissues and organs; the products of metabolism stand out with bile and urine.

Indications for use

    Prevention of hypovitaminosis.
    To increase the resistance of the body to infectious diseases.
    To enhance visual acuity in patients with increased eye strain.
    With prolonged treatment with antibiotics.

Contraindications

    Age less than 3 years.
    Sensitization to the components of the drug.
    Lactation and pregnancy.

Side effects

    Phenomena from immunity: allergic reactions, including Quincke's edema, anaphylactic shock, hyperthermia.
    Appearances from the skin: hyperemia, itching, skin rash, urticaria, bronchospasm.
    The phenomena of digestion: nausea, indigestion, stomach pain, vomiting, belching, diarrhea, constipation, increased acidity.
    Phenomena from nervous activity: drowsiness, pain in the head, increased excitability, dizziness, sweating.
    Other phenomena: yellow staining of urine, impaired vision.
With prolonged use in large doses, arrhythmias, irritation of mucous digestive organs, hyperuricemia, paresthesia, transient increase in LDH, AST, alkaline phosphatase, hyperglycemia, renal function, hair loss, dry skin of the palms and feet, seborrhea rash may occur.

Instructions for the use of Hexavit (Method and dosage)

To prevent hypovitaminosis, the instruction for the use of Hexavit prescribes taking 1 tablet a day.
In other cases it is advised to prescribe vitamins of Hexavit to children aged 3-7 years, 1 tablet twice a day, and for patients from 7 years - 1 dragee three times a day.

Overdose

Signs of an overdose: eructation, drowsiness, abdominal pain, constipation, itching, diarrhea, skin rash, headache.
Therapy: gastric lavage, then reception of enterosorbents. Symptomatic treatment.

Interaction

Retinol weakens the anti-inflammatory effect of glucocorticoid hormones. The drug should not be taken together with cholestyramine and nitrites, because they inhibit the absorption of retinol.
Vitamin A is prohibited from prescribing with other retinoids, since their combination is toxic.
Streptomycin is incompatible with riboflavin and weakens the effectiveness of antibacterial drugs (Doxycycline, Oxytetracycline, Erythromycin, Linkomycin, Tetracycline).
Pyridoxine inhibits the action of Levodopa, reduces the toxic effects observed with the use of isoniazid and other anti-tuberculosis drugs.
Amitriptyline, tricyclic antidepressants and Imipramine suppress the exchange of riboflavin.
Vitamin C increases the risk of developing crystalluria with simultaneous application with sulfonamides, increases the concentration of Penicillin in the blood, improves absorption of iron, weakens the effect of indirect anticoagulants and Heparin.

Storage conditions

Store in original packaging at room temperature. Keep away from children.
Shelf life - 12 months.

special instructions

When using the drug, yellow staining of urine is possible - this phenomenon is completely harmless and is caused by the presence of riboflavin in the composition.
It is not recommended for patients with diabetes mellitus, rare hereditary diseases (fructose intolerance, glucose absorption / galactose disruption syndrome or sucrose / isomaltase deficiency).

Analogues

Makrovit, Revit, Undevit.

Children

It is forbidden to appoint children under 3 years old.

In pregnancy and lactation

The drug is not intended for admission to these periods.

Reviews of Hexavit

The doctors' comments about Hexavit, as well as patients, are standard for most multivitamin preparations. Vitamins are usually prescribed in the spring-winter period as a supporting agent and the effect from their administration is not expressed. However, some patients report improved vision and increased immunity during the use of such drugs.