Vitrum Folikum

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• Latin name: Vitrum Folicum
• ATC code: V03VV01
• Active substance: Folic acid
• Manufacturer: Unipharm, Inc., USA

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• Composition
• Product form
• Pharmacological action
• Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
• Indications
• Contraindications
• Side effects
• Vitrum Folikum, instructions for use (method and dosage)
• Overdose
• Cooperation
• Terms of sale
• Storage conditions
• Shelf life
• Cautions
• Analogs
• Reviews
• Price, where to buy

Composition

One tablet of Vitrum Folikum contains 400 micrograms folic acid .

Among the auxiliary substances such as ingredients: sodium croscarmellose . triacetin , Silicon oxide, colloidal anhydrous, stearic acid, calcium phosphate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, propylene glycol, microcrystalline cellulose, titanium dioxide (E171).

Product form

The tablets have a round convex form on both sides, they are coated in white.

Available in blister pack of 30 tablets, in a cardboard box can be 1, 2 or 3 blisters.

Pharmacological action

The drug has antianemic action .

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Folic acid belongs to the group B vitamins . It participates in the synthesis of nucleic acid . Stimulates leykopoez . hematopoiesis and trombotsitopoyez , Helps to restore damaged tissue.

Lack of folic acid can lead to megaloblastic anemia . The demand for it increases during pregnancy, because at this time is formed, the embryo grows and develops. Folic acid has a protective function of the influence of factors that could harm the fetus. Its deficiency may lead to suppression of the synthesis of Nucleic   and amino acids . myelin , Fats and proteins.

Indications

Assigning the preparation is for the prevention and treatment during pregnancy anemic status   and to prevent the development of neural tube defects   the fetus.

Contraindications

Cases in which the drug is contraindicated Vitrum Folikum:

• deficit   B12 ;
• hypersensitivity ;
• deficit cobalamin ;
• malignancies.

Side effects

Receiving drugs can cause the following violations:

• anorexia Bloating, a feeling of bitterness in the mouth, nausea;
• allergic reactions, such as bronchospasm , Skin rashes, erythema . anaphylactic shock . hives . itch .

Vitrum Folikum, instructions for use (method and dosage)

The drug is intended for adults, it should be taken during or after a meal.

To prevent shortcoming   in the body of folic acid per day should take 1 pill within a month.

1-2 tablets to be taken per day for pregnant women in the first trimester.

To prevent the development neural tube defects   the fetus women planning a pregnancy should take 1 tablet per day. Start taking the drug before conception and should continue the course during the first trimester.

Overdose

Cases of overdose have not been registered. Receiving more than 15 mg of folic acid may lead to allergic reactions . In this case, cause vomiting and spend symptomatic therapy.

Cooperation

Intake of folic acid decreases while admission to neomitsitinom . chloramphenicol . tetracyclines   and polymyxins .

Folic acid can reduce the effectiveness of chloramphenicol . primidone . phenytoin . hormonal contraceptives   and sulfazolina . In addition, the metabolism of folic acid increases phenytoin .

Terms of sale

The implementation of the drug is carried out without a prescription.

Storage conditions

The temperature optimum for storage is 25 ° C.

Shelf life

3 years.

Cautions

With pernicious anemia should be folic acid   solely cyanocobalamin Because it does not prevent neurological complications.

Long-term intake of the drug is not recommended as there is a risk of increased levels of cyanocobalamin.

Vitrum Folikum not indicated for megaloblastic anemia Arising due to lack of B12 .

The size of the recommended dose should not be exceeded.

Precautions to take the medicine should be at anemias   unknown etymology, as folic acid prevents diagnosis   pernicious anemia . Cyanocobalamin must be taken as to patients with   pernicious anemia .

Analogs

The analogs are considered drugs such as Folic acid . Tifol . Folacin .

Reviews for Vitrum Folikum

Opinion of the drug in patients positive as folic acid for pregnant women is very useful for the full development of the fetus. Vitamin complex is well tolerated, the acid is rapidly eliminated from the body, so that the risk of overdose is minimal.

Price Vitrum Folikum

The cost of a package of 30 tablets - 47 UAH., 60 tablets - 63 UAH.

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