Pregnacare vitamins for pregnant women. Reviews

Pregnacare - popular vitamins, which are used to improve the condition of pregnant women and fill the deficiency of important components. The tool is considered effective and relatively safe, contains all the most important substances necessary for the correct formation of the fetus and the preservation of the mother's health. The use of the vitamin complex should be recommended by a doctor; it is not recommended to use them on their own.

Composition and form of release

The drug can be found on pharmacy shelves in the form of capsules for oral use. Capsules are gelatinous, have a standard shape and size, brown. They are hard, do not have a pronounced taste, but have a specific aroma.

The capsules are placed in standard plates of 15 pieces. In a small box made of cardboard, you can find 2 plates with capsules and a description indicating the nuances of use and possible complications that may arise with prolonged use.

The capsules contain the most important vitamins and minerals:

• Magnesium and iron.
• Betacarotene, ascorbic acid and tocopherol.
• Vitamin D.
• Zinc and copper.
• Iodine.
• B vitamins - thiamine, pyridoxine, cyanocobalamin, riboflavin, niacin.
• Folic acid.

Gelatin, titanium dioxide and iron oxide are present as auxiliary ingredients in the composition. These substances do not have medicinal properties, but are necessary for the formation of the capsule shell. The amount of the main components is different, since the rate of each substance is different.

Terms of sale, price

Pregnakea - vitamins for pregnant women, which are freely available in different pharmacies, which makes it easier to purchase.

The cost of the vitamin complex in different pharmacies differs, on average it is 450-540 rubles. per packing.

Drug action

The action of the vitamin product is due to its constituent ingredients. Each ingredient has specific properties. For example, ascorbic acid helps to improve the condition of the vascular walls, which is important for patients during gestation. It reduces the risk of developing swelling and bleeding.

Vitamin C helps to increase the body's defenses.

Other ingredients have different properties:

• Magnesium reduces the likelihood of spontaneous miscarriage, which is important for patients in the early stages of gestation. Additionally, the component has a beneficial effect on the work of the myocardium, prevents the development of complications if a woman has any chronic diseases.
• B vitamins have a positive effect on the state of the woman's nervous system, prevent the development of emotional disorders, and also improve the conduction of nerve impulses to tissues. As a result, the likelihood of neurological disorders during pregnancy is reduced.
• Zinc is considered an important component during pregnancy, helps to improve the condition of the skin and nail plates, and has a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous system.
• Vitamin D prevents the development of pathologies of the skeletal system, as it takes part in the exchange of calcium and phosphorus in the body. This helps to improve the condition of the woman and has a beneficial effect on the development of the fetus.
• The composition of the product includes folic acid, which is especially necessary in the 1st trimester of gestation for the correct formation of the fetus.
• The drug also helps to reduce the likelihood of frequent colds and viral pathologies in the early stages, since frequent illnesses affect not only the woman's condition, but also the child's development.
• Saturation of the body with valuable components prevents the development of vitamin deficiency during gestation. Often during pregnancy, a woman experiences a deficiency of components, even with good nutrition.
• The tool also helps to improve the functioning of internal organs, stimulates tissue oxygenation.
• Tocopherol in the complex also has a positive effect on the state of a woman's reproductive system, prevents miscarriage, and normalizes hormonal levels.
• The presence of iron in the complex has a beneficial effect on the condition of women suffering from anemia or having a tendency to such complications.

Pregnakea are vitamins for pregnant women that are considered effective and safe. The complex effect of the remedy makes it possible to reduce the likelihood of miscarriage and the development of complications against the background of a deficiency of important substances during the gestation period. After oral administration, the drug is rapidly absorbed in the body. The gelatinous shell of the capsule dissolves in the small intestine, and the components penetrate through its walls into the patient's blood and spread throughout the body.

It is rather difficult to trace the pharmacokinetic characteristics of each substance, which is associated with the multicomponent composition. The ingredients are well absorbed in the body, do not accumulate in the blood and tissues. Some of them are fully assimilated, others are excreted in small quantities from the body after processing.

The excretion of metabolites is carried out with feces. The urinary system is involved in the elimination process. If the functioning of the digestive tract is disrupted, it is possible to slow down the absorption of ingredients through the walls of the small intestine. Especially often, such deviations are observed when diagnosing an inflammatory disease, for example, enteritis.

If the patient has a history of kidney disease, the excretion of metabolites may be slowed down. Usually, the vitamin complex is well tolerated by patients at different gestation periods, but the pharmacological characteristics may differ.

Indications and contraindications for use

The vitamin preparation is prescribed to women during pregnancy in order to compensate for the deficiency of important components and prevent the development of complications against the background of vitamin deficiency.

There are other indications for the administration of capsules:

• The need for a prophylactic course in women with a tendency to pathologies of pregnancy.
• A severe course of the gestation period, when the patient develops symptoms of toxicosis of varying severity. The drug does not help to completely eliminate the manifestations, but taking it relieves the condition.
• The appearance of signs of anemia in the mother. The product contains iron, which allows you to prevent the development of such a condition or stop the progression of the disorder.
• The period of breastfeeding, which can also be accompanied by a deficiency of important components in the woman's body, which negatively affects the general condition and well-being.
• Deficiency of mineral components and vitamins in the early and late stages of gestation.

The drug can also be used to treat non-pregnant patients if there are signs of a deficiency of important components. The decision on the appointment of the complex is made by the doctor after a preliminary conversation with the patient and her examination.

Pregnakea are powerful vitamins used for pregnant women that have a positive effect on the body. But they may not always apply. One of the absolute contraindications is considered intolerance to any of the ingredients of the composition, both main and auxiliary.

Some other contraindications for therapy can be identified:

• Exacerbation of gastric ulcer, gastritis. It is allowed to prescribe a remedy after the symptoms have been eliminated.
• Acute enteritis or colitis. Sometimes during pregnancy, symptoms of such diseases appear, so you should not use the vitamin complex at this time.
• Taking other medicines containing vitamins. Do not use several vitamin medicines at the same time. This can provoke complications and overdose.
• Acute condition in the presence of pathologies of the heart and respiratory system.
• Identification of any conditions in which taking the medication can provoke a complication.
• Elevated levels of any vitamin or mineral. Taking capsules can provoke an overdose and disturbances in the development of the fetus.

Relative contraindications include a woman's tendency to allergies. At the reception, the doctor determines the possible risks of developing complications when using the vitamin remedy. On an individual basis, other contraindications may be identified, therefore, it is not recommended to use the capsules on their own.

Pregnakea - vitamins for pregnant women, which can provoke negative reactions, like other vitamin remedies. Complications do not occur so often, but can significantly worsen a woman's condition. Disorders affect the skin and internal organs.

Damage area	Frequent negative reactions
Nervous system	From the side of the nervous system, complications do not appear so often. Women sometimes report headaches and dizziness, drowsiness or insomnia. Depending on the individual characteristics of the patient's body, negative reactions from the nervous system differ.
Digestive organs	Digestive disorders are more common. Patients report nausea and bouts of vomiting, pain in the intestines and persistent constipation. Only occasionally does the disorder manifest itself in the form of diarrhea, flatulence and bloating.
Respiratory system	When using the drug, disorders of the respiratory system appear mainly in patients with a history of chronic abnormalities. Some talk about coughing and shortness of breath, which manifests itself during exertion and even at rest. In the later stages of gestation, such manifestations occur more often, especially when symptoms of toxicosis appear.
Skin	An allergy to the vitamin complex can appear even in patients who have not previously suffered from similar reactions. The condition is accompanied by itching of the skin, the appearance of a rash and areas of irritation. The patient combs the affected area, which can provoke damage to the outer layer of the skin, increasing the likelihood of infection.

Negative reactions are considered a reason for refusing to use capsules. The patient should not independently use any medications to normalize the condition. If necessary, the specialist prescribes safe means to eliminate manifestations.

The drug does not lead to the development of an overdose, provided it is taken according to the prescribed scheme. But taking a large number of capsules at a time can provoke an aggravation of negative reactions. This is especially dangerous in the 1st trimester of bearing a child, when organs and systems are being formed. If you accidentally consume large quantities of capsules, you should immediately visit a doctor. The patient may need gastric lavage and the appointment of medications for the rapid removal of components from the body.

Method of administration and dosage

Pregnakea - vitamins for pregnant women, which are intended only for oral use according to a certain scheme. In most cases, the standard method is used, which involves taking 1 capsule per day for 30 days.

The tool can be prescribed for any period of gestation, and the duration of its use is not always 30 days. Acceptance is allowed throughout the entire period of gestation, if the specialist considers it appropriate.

A prerequisite for taking is the use of capsules with meals. It is allowed to drink them with a little water. When taken with meals, the process of dissolving the capsule and assimilating the components of the composition is improved. Eating between meals impairs the absorption of vitamins and minerals.

In the first few days after the start of admission, a change in the color of feces is possible. In most cases, the work of the digestive tract is normalized. If the patient notes any negative reactions, it is worth contacting a doctor who will determine the need for further use or cancel the remedy.

Simultaneously with other vitamin products, capsules should not be taken. If a woman is prescribed hormonal medications or other drugs according to indications, the doctor decides on the use of the vitamin complex. Pregnakea does not affect the action of systemic medicines, so they can be used if necessary.

Some analogues

The medicine has analogues that can be used in the case when, for various reasons, capsules are not prescribed to patients.

Most popular substitutes:

• Elevit Pronatal is considered the most popular substitute for the remedy. Its cost is slightly higher than that of the original, it is 900-1200 rubles. per packing. Unlike Pregnakea, the substitute is available in tablet form. It is taken only inside, 1 piece per day, the duration of the course during gestation is determined depending on the condition and course of pregnancy. The analogue contains retinol, while the original does not contain such an ingredient. The tool is considered effective, it helps not only to improve the condition of the woman, but also has a positive effect on the development of the fetus.
• Multi-Tabs Perinatal can also be used during gestation in order to compensate for the deficiency of important components. An analogue is produced in the form of tablets intended for oral use as prescribed by a doctor. Like the original, the analogue contains minerals and vitamins, but in addition the composition is enriched with pantothenic acid, selenium and retinol. These substances are absent in Pregnakea. Another difference between the substitute and the original product is the presence of calcium in the composition, which is important for the proper formation of the skeletal system and preventing damage to the bones of a woman. The cost of an analogue is higher than that of the original, ranging from 750-870 rubles.
• Pregnavit available in capsule form, like the original, take it in long and short courses, depending on the condition of the woman. The medicine contains the most important mineral components and vitamins. But the substitute lacks copper, iodine and some other ingredients. Despite this, the composition of the analogue includes retinol, vitamin D, ascorbic acid and B vitamins. When using the drug, negative reactions do not occur so often, the complex is well tolerated by patients, helps to fill the deficiency of important components, prevents severe toxicosis and developmental disorders fetus. The substitute price is approximately 400-600 rubles.
• Complivit Trimestrum designed specifically for admission in the 2nd and 3rd trimester of gestation. The product contains important vitamins and minerals. The medicine is produced in tablet form, it is considered effective and safe for patients. Take the remedy from the 23rd week of gestation until the birth of the child. The pharmaceutical company also produces a complex designed to be taken up to 23 weeks of gestation. Each complex contains the amount of components required for a specific period of pregnancy. The price of a substitute is the most affordable, on average it ranges from 380-450 rubles.

When choosing an analogue, the doctor takes into account not its cost, but the peculiarities of the composition and possible complications in a particular patient. A woman cannot use substitutes on her own. Only a specialist determines the appropriateness of their appointment.

Pregnakea are popular and relatively safe vitamins that are used for pregnant women in order to replenish the deficiency of vitamins and minerals. The capsules contain the most important substances and are well absorbed in the patient's body when used correctly. The duration of the use of the complex is determined by the doctor individually. It is not recommended for a woman to exceed the dosage on her own or to prolong the course.

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