Pikovit forte instruction
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Composition
The composition of pills Pikovit Forte includes:
oily form of concentrate of palmitate retinol synthetic (palmitate retinol, butylhydroxytoluene, butylhydroxyanisole) - 2.94 mg;
riboflavin - 1.7 mg;
vitamin D3 (oily form of colcalciferol concentrate) - 0.4 mg;
Thiamine monohydrate 1.5 mg;
pyridoxine hydrochloride - 2 mg;
vitamin C - 60 mg;
vitamin B12 - 6 mg;
nicotinamide - 20 mg;
calcium pantothenate - 10 mg;
vitamin E (50% DL-alfa-tocopherol acetate in the matrix gelatin-carbohydrate) - 30 mg.
The complex also contains auxiliary substances: aspartame, polysorbate, castor oil, magnesium stearate, povidone, titanium dioxide, maltitol, mannitol, mandarin flavor, glycerol, maltitol (75% solution), emulsion wax, colloidal silicon dioxide anhydrous, beta-carotene.
Form of issue
The preparation is released in the form of round convex tablets, in a shell. Color: light orange - dark orange, blotches of other shades are possible.
Packages of 30 pieces.
pharmachologic effect
Metabolic.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
As you know, vitamins take part in metabolic and biochemical processes in the body, the effects are manifested, mainly in the physiological plan. Complex Pikovit Forte contains 11 important vitamins.
Vitamins of group B control the process of metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, strengthen the nervous system. Folic acid takes part in erythropoiesis, vitamin A improves the properties of epithelial cells, accelerates their growth and the processes of regeneration of the visual pigment. Vitamin D promotes better absorption of calcium, this is especially important when the teeth and bones of children are mineralized. Vitamin C strengthens immunity, improves digestion of iron, participates in important OBR. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects cell membranes.
Important is the fact that the vitamin complex does not contain sugar. It is replaced with sweetener maltitol, aspartame and beckons. They are very poorly metabolized, do not harm the body.
Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed by the body in the required quantities, and then are excreted through the kidneys or the digestive tract. Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed in the small intestine, can accumulate in the liver tissues.
Indications for use Pikovit Forte
The drug is prescribed for children who reached the age of 7 years:
when playing sports and increasing physical activity on the body;
as a complex therapy during antibiotic treatment;
with increased mental stress, decreased attention;
in the absence of appetite in children, to provide them with the necessary vitamins;
during vitamin deficiency in spring and autumn.
Contraindications
Contraindication to taking the drug is:
allergy to any of the components (including intolerance to phenylalanine);
hyperuricemia;
nephrolithiasis;
hypervitaminosis A and D;
gout;
erythremia and erythrocytosis;
violation of the assimilation of copper and iron;
thyrotoxicosis;
thrombophlebitis;
hypercalciuria;
thromboembolism;
hypercalcaemia;
chronic heart failure and glomerulonephritis;
sarcoidosis;
stomach ulcers and other serious disorders in the gastrointestinal tract;
tuberculosis.
Side effects
Side effects are rare. Basically, this is due to the reactions of a particular sensitivity to the components of the drug.
If any of the following reactions occur, you should stop taking the complex and contact your doctor.
There may be:
hypersensitivity reactions, including Quincke's edema, bronchospasm and anaphylactic shock;
headache, drowsiness, visual impairment;
irritability, hyperhidrosis, hyperthermia;
indigestion, nausea, eructation and vomiting, epigastric pain;
urticaria, itching and burning, redness on the skin;
hypercalciuria, a change in the color of urine.
If you take very long doses for a long time, you may see:
hyperglycemia, paresthesia;
arrhythmia, abnormalities in the work of the stomach and intestines;
seborrhea and hair loss;
kidney and liver diseases.
Instructions for Pikovit Forte (Method and Dosage)
Tablets are taken orally after eating. Slowly dissolve in the mouth.
The complex is prescribed to children, from the age of 7. The daily dosage is 1 tablet a day.
The course of treatment is determined by the doctor; as a rule, is about two months.
Overdose
If long, more than two months, take a vitamin complex, then hypervitaminosis A and D can develop. It is also possible the occurrence of peripheral neuropathy.
One-time administration of the drug can cause diarrhea or flatulence. Treatment is symptomatic.
Interaction
Do not use oral retinoids or other products containing vitamin A.
With an additional intake of sulfonamides, avoid increasing the daily dosage of vitamin C.
Admission complex reduces the effectiveness of levodopa and antibiotics.
Care should be taken when combining the drug with tetracyclines, quinolines, cholestyramine.
Storage conditions
At a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, in a dark and dry place.
Shelf life - 3 years.
special instructions
The complex can be taken by patients with diabetes mellitus. However, it is worth remembering that because of maltitol, the need for insulin is slightly increased.
The energy value of a single tablet is 1.4 kcal.
Analogues of Pikovit forte
Hexavit, Makrovit, Undevit, Multi-tabs Baby, Revit.
Reviews
On the Internet, there are a lot of good reviews about the Pikovit Forte complex. Parents give the drug to their children after the infection, with loss of appetite, in the cold season. The complex is quite effective, adverse reactions appear rarely. Many people like bright packaging, pleasant taste and ease of use.
