Vitrum Prenatal Plus. Composition, instructions for use, price, analogs, reviews

Vitrum - common vitamin supplements US company "Unifarm". The manufacturer offers several options for the buyer of these vitamins. Prenatal line designed specifically for expectant mothers, and drug labeled "plus" has a balanced composition.

The tool is designed to make up for deficiencies of vitamins in the body of a pregnant woman, as well as the prevention of fetal abnormalities caused by the lack of certain substances.

Release form and composition

Pharmacological agent is available for purchase in the form of rather large tablets, film-coated. Each tablet contains 1470 mg of active compound. Each component in the composition is in an amount unequal, owing to the different needs of the organism in a certain vitamins, minerals. Other forms of release of the drug does not exist.

As part of the agents are present the most important vitamins, including riboflavin, thiamine, and pyridoxine. Folic rich complex, nicotine and pantothenic acid. It also contains a sufficient amount of ascorbic acid. In addition, there is a part of retinol, tocopherol and biotin.

In addition, the composition is rich in the following components:

• Cholecalciferol.
• Calcium.
• Iron.
• Magnesium.
• Selenium.
• Zinc.
• Iodine.
• Copper.
• Chromium.

Additional ingredients necessary to maintain the basic substances. Among them are silicon dioxide, stearic acid, and titanium dioxide colorant. Tablets are packaged in polyethylene bottles of 30, 60, 100 and 120 units. Each vial is located in its own cardboard box, which also has instructions for use.

pharmacological properties

Vitrum Prenatal Plus, whose composition is balanced and meets modern standards of consumption of vitamins a day, has several pharmacological properties. The main one is the ability to make up for a deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body of a pregnant woman.

It is worth noting that during the childbearing woman needs an additional source of valuable components, but they can not always get from food. That's what is complex.

In addition to the shortfall of necessary components, the tool helps to normalize metabolism, beneficial effects on blood vessels. This is especially important during pregnancy because the swelling in the last weeks of gestation is often associated with increased permeability of the vessel walls.

An additional feature of the complex is considered to be the strengthening of the bone tissue, which suffers from deficiency of calcium in the diet. The bones and teeth of the expectant mother will be tested, and calcium are often goes to the unborn child, so the reception of funds to help prevent various complications.

Another important property is considered to be the ability of vitamins affect the psycho-emotional state of a pregnant woman. Due to the content of pyridoxine, cyanocobalamin and thiamine patient does not experience unreasonable fear and anxiety, which is typical for this period. In addition, the Vitrum Prenatal Plus has beneficial effects on digestion, it is also important during pregnancy.

Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacodynamics means due to the presence of the most important vitamins in the composition. Retinol is rapidly absorbed in the body and has been actively involved in the metabolism of lipids and sugars.

Due to the normalization of metabolic processes, decreasing the likelihood of improper distribution of fat in the body. Tocopherol is involved in the synthesis of hemoglobin, which is important, especially for women who have a tendency to low levels of this protein in the blood.

Additionally tocopherol acts as an antioxidant, it improves blood circulation in the peripheral blood vessels and prevents clotting and increased blood clots. The substance also improves heart and improves muscle tone. It is noted that the shortage of this vitamin in the early weeks of gestation increases the risk of miscarriage.

B vitamins are responsible for the smooth conduct of the nerve impulse to tissues. They are also involved in the synthesis of enzymes. Ascorbic acid - the best natural remedy for bleeding.

The tendency to such manifestations of vitamin helps reduce the risk of complications. Optional component strengthens the vascular wall reduces permeability, which reduces swelling in late pregnancy.

It plays an important role folic acid. It is not only normalizes the formation of blood cells, but also prevents the abnormal development of neural tube. Such a deviation is often observed in short supply of the vitamin in the body.

Each mineral substance in the composition is considered important for the health of mother and fetus. Iron is responsible for the prevention of anemia, zinc regulates the development of the child's skeleton.

Cholecalciferol prevents congenital rickets in a child in conjunction with calcium. Due to the balanced composition of the complex has a positive effect on the body of a pregnant woman.

Pharmacokinetics means in each case is different, depending on the organism and the rate of absorption of components in the digestive tract. After penetration into the body is split tablet in the stomach.

Active components begin to be absorbed in the small intestine, penetrate into blood and perform their functions. Period cleavage tablet and absorption of active substances takes approximately 40-50 minutes.

The maximum concentration of active ingredients in the blood observed after 4-6 hours after ingestion of the tablet. Full removal takes between 1 to 3 days depending on the individual. In chronic forms of renal pathologies components can be output slowly.

Some substances are evacuated with the feces, the other - in the urine. After the termination of course the complete liberation of the body against substances in less than 3 days. When administered with food vitamin and mineral ingredients are absorbed faster and better absorbed.

Indications

Vitrum Prenatal Plus, the composition of which is enriched with valuable components, given to pregnant women to prevent deficiency of important nutrients necessary for normal fetal development.

It can also be used during breast-feeding to replenish vitamins in a weakened body of the mother. The complex is administered to prevent the development of anemia during pregnancy and lactation.

In addition, in cases of suspected deficiency of iodine in the body of a pregnant technician can assign these vitamins to prevent complications.

Contraindications

It means not assigned patients with increased iodine content in the blood, as well as initial and running thyrotoxicosis step. Vitamins contraindicated at elevated or blood clotting or identifying tendency to form blood clots.

The study of blood during pregnancy specialist often reveals an increase in hemoglobin. It is also considered an obstacle to the appointment of the drug, as it may provoke complications.

Increased levels of calcium in the blood is considered an absolute contraindication to the use of vitamin complex. Admission to this event can trigger complications in the fetus, especially in the case when the vitamins used in the later stages.

Individual intolerance to any of the components in the complex is considered to be the reason for the refusal to accept it.

At what age can use the drug

on the application of the pharmaceutical preparation instructions assume his appointment only for women older than 18 years. The dosage of each vitamin and mineral substances designed for an adult.

That is why patients receiving up to 18 years may be accompanied by a variety of adverse reactions.

Instructions for use, the dosage of the drug

Vitrum Prenatal Plus, whose composition is balanced and suitable for almost every pregnant woman should be used only after consulting a doctor, as well as clinical blood tests.

The daily rate for women during pregnancy is 1 tablet. To use it you must at mealtimes. There is no difference in principle, at what time to take a pill.

But experts recommend do this in the morning, due to the calcium content in the composition, which is absorbed by the body only when adequate physical activity. This means that at night or in compliance with the regime of pastel stuff simply washed away by the kidneys.

In addition, morning or afternoon reception helps a woman feel fresh throughout the day. This effect is provided by the presence in the composition of vitamins of group B. Course duration in each case is determined individually. Some women enough to take 30 tablets, while others consume the vitamins throughout the childbearing period.

It should also be noted that the transfer of 1 tablet is not on the next day to take 2 pieces at once. It is necessary to continue receiving the standard scheme. Such excess can provoke complications.

It is also important not to exceed the dosage on their own without a doctor's prescription. Usually 1 tablet is enough even when a woman has a vitamin deficiency. Nor should their own to extend the course. If the physician considers it appropriate to take vitamins is only 4-8 weeks, you should listen to his recommendations.

Side effects

Subject to the rules of reception means it rarely provoke side effects. Only some women marked deterioration of general condition, as well as apathy, even with the use of the allowed dosage. In most cases, complications are the result of violations of instructions.

The most common adverse reactions are the following:

• Headache and dizziness.
• Pain in the lower abdomen.
• Indigestion.
• Obstipation even when using a sufficient amount of fiber. A result of scattering liquid chair is observed.
• Pain in the stomach, flatulence.
• Appetite loss.
• Intensive hair loss.
• Dryness of the skin, the appearance of flaking areas.
• Rash in the abdomen, on the face or inside of the hand.
• Frequent urination.
• Excessive thirst.
• Feeling of heaviness in the stomach after ingestion.
• Drowsiness or weakness, fatigue.
• Nausea and sometimes vomiting.
• Pain in the muscles.

Such reactions should be cause for cancellation of funds and referral to a specialist.

Overdose

Overdoses means is not fixed. However, such a possibility is not excluded, therefore, advised to strictly observe the rules of use. If a woman accidentally or deliberately took a large number of tablets at a time, you should immediately call an ambulance and try to induce vomiting.

In case of overdose there is a strong headache, weakness and lethargy. The patient is indifferent to what is happening. Often, excess vitamins in the body accompanied by severe nausea. If you have any urge to vomit is not necessary to suppress the desire. After emptying of the stomach can drink 2-3 glasses of water at once, to provoke vomiting again.

Usually symptoms of overdose disappear after gastric lavage and the use of the adsorbent. Despite this, the medical examination is required.

special instructions

Vitrum Prenatal considered relatively safe means, especially means marked with "plus". As part of it, there are all the most important vitamins and minerals, so it is not necessary to use complex without the prior survey.

This recommendation is related to an increased likelihood of adverse reactions. With the high level of ascorbic acid in the blood may be a slight acceleration of blood clotting.

Exactly therefore not recommended while taking vitamin C alone and a balanced complex. When the negative reactions it is not necessary to continue the use of funds, even if they are mild and do not affect the general condition.

drug interactions

Vitamin C in the composition agent can enhance the effect of sulfonamides, as well as adverse reactions when administered. The specialist must take this into account when assigning the complex. In addition, the presence of calcium and iron affect the absorption in the small intestine of antibiotics from the group of fluoroquinolones.

It is strictly forbidden to accept Vitrum Prenatal Plus along with other vitamin complexes, as this may provoke hypervitaminosis. If necessary, use of diuretics of the thiazide group increases the risk of hypercalcemia. Not pose a serious danger to the mother's body, but a negative effect on the fetus.

analogs

If it is impossible to use original means expert assigns substitute having a similar composition and properties.

Name	Features
Eleven Pronatal	The most popular, but expensive vitamin complex, containing all the necessary components. He is considered one of the most effective and safe today. The only drawback is the lack of iodine in the composition. However, in some cases, the lack of it would be an advantage, for example, for patients who suffer from chronic thyrotoxicosis. Price vitamin complex is about 700 rubles.
Complivit Mom	A popular and affordable vitamins for expectant mothers, which costs about 250 rubles. 60 tablets. It contains the necessary amount of all vitamins and minerals, but also has a part of iodine. The drug is given during gestation and lactation baby to replenish essential deficiency.
Multi-tabs Perinatal	Full analogue of Vitrum Prenatal Plus composition and principle of operation. It contains B vitamins and minerals, among which a special place is occupied by iodine. The complex is quite often imposed on women, the only drawback is considered to be high cost, which reaches 600-700 rubles. per pack.

Any of the analogs are allowed to take only after consulting a doctor.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

Store the drug must be at a temperature which does not exceed 25⁰FROM. However, cold storage is not allowed. It is recommended not to select the available for children, dry and dark place.

The duration of storage is 2 years. date of manufacture can be seen on the bottle or carton. Pharmacies can buy vitamin complex without a prescription from a doctor.

Price in drugstores of Moscow, St. Petersburg, regions

Vitrum Prenatal Plus, the composition of which can be seen on the packaging, in the drugstores of Moscow and St. Petersburg cost about 450 rubles. 30 tablets per pack.

In the regions of vitamins you can buy a little cheaper. For example, in Rostov-on-Don, Taganrog, Voronezh, Kursk, or the same package will cost about 350-400 rubles.

Reviews of the effectiveness of

Most women leave positive feedback about the vitamin complex Vitrum Prenatal Plus. They consider it an effective, note an improvement in the general condition after the course.

Only a few pregnant women talk about the ineffectiveness of such tools. But most of the negative comments associated with an allergy to components of the composition or incorrect use of pills.

Vitrum Prenatal - common vitamins for women planning a pregnancy or bears a child. Marking a "plus" indicates that the composition has all the vitamins and minerals necessary for the health of the mother and fetus.

Registration of the article: Vladimir the Great

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