Vitrum Antioxidant
Vitrum Antioxidant: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Vitrum Antioxydant
ATX code: A11AA04; A11JB
Active ingredient: multivitamins + minerals (Multivitamins + Multiminerals)
Manufacturer: Unipharm, Inc. (Unipharm, Inc.) (USA)
Description and photo update: 2019-11-07
Vitrum Antioxidant - a complex of vitamins and minerals with an antioxidant effect.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - film-coated tablets: capsule-shaped, from red to dark red; the presence of a specific odor is possible (in a cardboard box 1 polyethylene bottle with a screw cap and a safety valve, containing 30, 50 or 60 tablets, and instructions for use of Vitrum Antioxidant).
Active ingredients in 1 tablet:
- Retinol acetate and β-carotene (vitamin A) - 5000 international units (IU; equivalent to 1.55 mg or 4500 IU of retinol acetate and 300 μg or 500 IU of β-carotene);
- ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - 250 mg;
- dl-α tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) - 200 ME (corresponds to the content of 200 mg of dl-α tocopherol acetate);
- zinc oxide (zinc) - 10 mg;
- copper oxide (copper) - 1.1 mg;
- manganese sulfate (manganese) - 2 mg;
- sodium selenate (selenium) - 0.02 mg.
Auxiliary components: sodium croscarmellose - 15 mg; magnesium stearate - 20 mg; silicon dioxide - 50 mg; microcrystalline cellulose - 59.7 mg; stearic acid - 75 mg; calcium carbonate - 530.45 mg.
Shell composition: triacetin - 0.003 mg; propylene glycol - 0.003 mg; titanium dioxide - 1.25 mg; hypromellose - 19.6 mg; dye blue shiny FCF (E133) - 0.001 mg; dye yellow "sunset" (E110) - 0.2 mg; dye "charming red" AC (E129) - 6 mg.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Vitrum Antioxidant is a complex of vitamins and minerals with pronounced antioxidant activity. Vitamin and mineral agent at the cellular level protects the body from the damaging effects of free radicals.
The pharmacological action is due to the properties of the active components that make up Vitrum Antioxidant:
- retinol acetate and β-carotene (vitamin A): leads to the destruction of carcinogens and free radicals; potentiates the growth of phagocytic activity of leukocytes; contributes to the prevention of oncological, ophthalmological and cardiovascular pathologies;
- dl-α tocopherol acetate (vitamin E): through inhibition of lipid oxidation and stabilization of metabolic and redox processes in the body, it has a pronounced effect on neutralizing the oxidative effect of free radicals and other substances; is a natural antioxidant;
- ascorbic acid (vitamin C): increases the synthesis of antiviral protein molecules (interferons), thereby neutralizing many toxic substances and plays a major role in immunological reactions; normalizes capillary permeability and participates in tissue regeneration;
- selenium: is a synergist of vitamin E; stimulates the formation of antibodies during infection, which has a positive effect on immunity and thyroid function; is a component of the glutathione peroxidase enzyme system, which protects biological membranes from the damaging effects of free radicals;
- manganese: is one of the components of superoxide dismutase, which protects the body from the harmful effects of peroxide radicals; stimulates the synthesis of immunoglobulins;
- zinc: promotes the absorption of vitamin A; is part of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase;
- copper: accelerates recovery; takes part in the processes of energy exchange, the formation of erythrocytes and hemoglobin.
Indications for use
- deficiency of minerals and hypovitaminosis (for prevention);
- colds and infectious diseases (to increase the body's resistance);
- the period of recovery and rehabilitation after surgery or diseases;
- the use of antibacterial agents and the period after their cancellation;
- unfavorable environmental conditions, negative consequences of bad habits.
Contraindications
Absolute:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- age under 18;
- individual intolerance to the components in Vitrum Antioxidant.
Relative (vitamin-mineral complex is prescribed under medical supervision):
- myocardial infarction;
- severe cardiosclerosis;
- increased risk of thromboembolism.
Vitrum Antioxidant, instructions for use: method and dosage
Before starting therapy, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
The tablets are taken orally after meals. The dosage of Vitrum Antioxidant is 1 pc. per day for 1-2 months. It is allowed to carry out repeated courses of treatment as prescribed by a doctor.
Side effects
During the period of taking Vitrum Antioxidant, allergic reactions to the components that make up it may develop.
Overdose
If you accidentally take higher doses of the drug, you should seek medical help.
Treatment: oral administration of activated charcoal, gastric lavage, symptomatic therapy.
special instructions
The recommended dosage of Vitrum Antioxidant must not be exceeded.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Vitrum Antioxidant is not prescribed during pregnancy / breastfeeding.
Pediatric use
For patients under 18 years of age, the drug is not prescribed.
Drug interactions
During the period of taking Vitrum Antioxidant tablets, it is not recommended to use preparations containing vitamins.
Analogs
Vitrum Antioxidant analogs are Berocca Plus, Glutamevit, Complivit-Active, Vitatress, Complivit, Vitaspectrum, Maxamin forte, Lavita, Multimax, Jungle with minerals, ReddiVit, Supradin, Teravit Tonic, Fenuls Zinc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from light and moisture at temperatures up to 30 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
The shelf life is 5 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Vitrum Antioxidant
According to reviews, Vitrum Antioxidant is a safe and effective complex of vitamins and minerals used for hypovitaminosis, to replenish the deficiency of minerals, during the period of taking antibiotics, after surgery and in other conditions that require vitamin and mineral support.
Among the disadvantages are the high cost of the drug, as well as the too large size of the tablets, which is why some patients have problems swallowing them.
Price for Vitrum Antioxidant in pharmacies
The price of Vitrum Antioxidant is unknown, as there is no drug in pharmacies.
The approximate cost of analogs:
- Berocca Plus (in a package of 30 film-coated tablets) - 804 rubles;
- Complivit-Active (in a package of 30 film-coated tablets) - 162 rubles;
- Supradin (10 effervescent tablets in a package) - from 326 to 358 rubles.
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
