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- Latin name: Vitrum Vitamin E
- ATC code: A11HA03
- Active substance: Vitamin E
- Manufacturer: Unipharm, Inc., USA
- Composition
- Product form
- Pharmacological action
- Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Side effects
- Instructions on Vitrum Vitamin E (method and dosage)
- Overdose
- Cooperation
- Terms of sale
- Storage conditions
- Shelf life
- Cautions
- Analogs
- Reviews
- Price, where to buy
Composition
One tablet contains 400 mg Vitamin E ( di-alpha-tocopherol acetate ). Auxiliaries are purified water, glycerin, gelatin.
Product form
Vitrum Vitamin E is produced in the form of soft clear gelatin capsules filled with a yellow oily liquid. Available in bottles of 60 tablets or blister of 12 tablets.
Pharmacological action
Renders antioxidant effect It makes up for a lack of vitamin E.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Vitamin E It is involved in most metabolic processes in the human body. It is an antioxidant and a catalyst for biochemical processes. One tablet contains the necessary daily dose of vitamin E. It helps to reduce capillary fragility He takes part in the synthesis of Hemoglobin , Respiration tissue cell proliferation. He also contributes to the regulation of the synthesis of collagen and protein, improve reproductive function .
The substances contained in the formulation, prevent the appearance of the vessel wall of cholesterol. Furthermore, Vitamin E is the protection of cells from free radical damage.
Indications
Taking the drug recommended in the following cases:
- gipovitaminoz ;
- muscular dystrophy ;
- malnutrition;
- need vitamin E ;
- menopause ;
- asthenic syndrome ;
- anemia ;
- infertility ;
- old age;
- neurotic syndrome ;
- chronic hepatitis ;
- a high level of physical activity;
- mucosal atrophy respiratory tract;
- the risk of CHD ;
- mucosal lesions and genital skin;
- arthropathy.
The same product can be used as part of a treatment Eye diseases , Disease Cardiovascular . burns . skin diseases . atherosclerosis . In addition, the drug helps slow the aging process and strengthen immunity.
Contraindications
Do not take vitamins with a sensitivity to any of the ingredients of the drug, thyrotoxicosis . cardiosclerosis . hypervitaminosis E and during acute period myocardial infarction .
With care prescribe the drug to patients who have reduced prothrombin time .
Side effects
Side effects that may occur while taking vitamin complex:
- itch . fever . allergic reactions . dermahemia ;
- rashes ;
- stomach ache . diarrhea .
Long-term use at high doses can reduce blood clotting, headaches, liver enlargement, the emergence of feelings of fatigue, weakness, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, dizziness.
Instructions on Vitrum Vitamin E (method and dosage)
It is recommended to take the drug during or after a meal, do not chew, drink a little water.
Should take a day one capsule. The duration of treatment is installed directly by the doctor individually for each patient, depending on the tolerability of the drug and the expected therapeutic effect.
Overdose
Taking large doses of vitamin E may Vitrum cause diarrhea . dyspepsia , Increasing the level of triglycerides . cholesterol , General weakness, kreatinurii , Headache, epigastric pain, fatigue, reduced ability to work.
To reduce the symptoms of overdose There is no specific antidote. Appointed symptomatic therapy.
Cooperation
Should not be combined with vitamin E Silver preparations . gland As well as with compounds having an alkaline environment (e.g., trisamin . sodium bicarbonate et al.) and indirect anticoagulants ( neodikumarin . bishydroxycoumarin etc.).
Decreased absorption of vitamin E help mineral oil . colestipol and cholestyramine .
It enhances the effect of antiepileptic drugs in patients with epilepsy.
Vitamin E enhances the effect of anti-inflammatory drugs ( prednisolone . Ibuprofen . diclofenac sodium ) Taking the drug can lead to a deficiency in the body vitamin A .
Terms of sale
The drug is available over the counter without a prescription.
Storage conditions
Storage temperature - 10-30 ° C, store in a dark, dry place.
Shelf life
Shelf life of the drug is 3 years.
Cautions
Drugs that contain iron, it is not recommended to take earlier than 8 hours after taking this vitamin complex.
Precautions to take high doses of vitamin E Vitrum be at increased risk embolism , Heavy cardiosclerosis and the acute period myocardial infarction .
It is necessary to constantly monitor the blood clotting time, chronic administration of the drug.
Analogs
Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Pyridoxine
It means analogues include Vitamin E-Zentiva . Enat 400 . Medobiotin . Lake Volvi .
Reviews of Vitrum vitamin E
Patients who took the drug, noted that in a few days noticeable improvement in the body, reducing fatigue and weakness.
Price Vitrum Vitamin E
The average price of a package of 60 tablets in Russia is 392 rubles, Ukraine - 62 UAH.