Vitrum Vision Forte
Vitrum Vision Forte: 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 vision forte
ATX code: A11AB
Active ingredient: A combination of vitamins, minerals and vitamin-like substances
Manufacturer: Unipharm, Inc., USA
Description and photo update: 2018-22-10
Vitrum Vision Forte is a multivitamin-mineral complex with herbal ingredients, used for visual fatigue to enhance visual acuity and strengthen the capillaries of the eyes.
Release form and composition
The dosage form of Vitrum Vision Forte is film-coated tablets: from light yellow to yellowish-white with a brownish tinge, biconvex, oval, the presence of a specific odor is permissible (5, 6, 10, 12, 15 or 30 pcs. In blisters, in a cardboard box 1–6 blisters; 30, 60, 100 or 120 pcs. in polyethylene bottles, in a cardboard box 1 bottle).
Active ingredients in 1 film-coated tablet:
- riboflavin (vitamin B 2) - 1.2 mg;
- α-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) - 10 mg;
- ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - 60 mg;
- betacarotene - 1.5 mg;
- Zeaxanthin - 0.5 mg;
- lutein - 6 mg;
- rutoside (rutin) - 25 mg;
- zinc oxide (in terms of zinc) - 5 mg;
- selenium aminoate (in terms of selenium) - 0.025 mg;
- dry extract of common blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus L) - 60 mg (with a total anthocyanin content of 25%).
Auxiliary components:
- core: calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate - 350.07 mg; croscarmellose sodium - 14.5 mg; stearic acid - 39.25 mg; microcrystalline cellulose - 31.75 mg; magnesium stearate - 8 mg; colloidal silicon dioxide - 15.5 mg;
- shell: titanium dioxide - 3.85 mg; hypromellose - 7.85 mg; macrogol-400 - 0.0001 mg; propylene glycol - 0.001 mg; Opadry II yellow (polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, macrogol-3350, soy lecithin, iron oxide red and yellow) - 42.3 mg.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
According to the instructions, Vitrum Vision Forte is a multivitamin-mineral complex with plant components that has an antioxidant (protects the eye tissue from free radicals) and metabolic effect. Contains blueberry fruit extract, lutein and zeaxanthin.
The main effects of the drug:
- increased visual acuity (including with complicated myopia);
- strengthening of the capillaries of the eye;
- improvement of twilight vision, as well as vision with increased eye strain.
Indications for use
- myopia of varying degrees (as part of complex therapy);
- visual fatigue (pain / fatigue in the eyes) when reading, working with a computer, wearing contact lenses;
- central and peripheral retinal dystrophy;
- diabetic retinopathy;
- violation of the mechanisms of adaptation of vision to darkness;
- recovery period after surgery on the eyes.
Contraindications
- age up to 12 years;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Pregnant and lactating women should consult a doctor before using the drug.
Instructions for use of Vitrum Vision Forte: method and dosage
Vitrum Vision Forte is taken orally, preferably after meals.
Usually, the drug is prescribed 2 times a day, 1 tablet for a course of 3 months. The doctor may order a follow-up appointment.
Side effects
During the period of therapy, allergic reactions may develop.
Overdose
The main symptoms are nausea, weakness, digestive system disorders.
Therapy: symptomatic; taking activated charcoal, gastric lavage. A doctor's consultation may be required.
special instructions
Do not exceed the recommended dosage regimen.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
There is no information about the features of the medical use of Vitrum Vision Forte in pregnant / lactating women, therefore, a medical consultation is required before taking it.
Pediatric use
The drug is not prescribed for children under 12 years of age.
Drug interactions
Combined use with multivitamin complexes is not recommended (to avoid overdose).
Analogs
Analogs of Vitrum Vision Forte are: Univit kids, Revalid, Blueberry Forte, Vitrum Performance, Nutrof Total, Livolin Forte, Pantovigar, Velmen, Lutein Complex, Mirtikam Syrup, Ocuwaite Lutein, Complivit Oftalmo and others.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at a temperature of 10-30 ° C in a place protected from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Vitrum Vision Fort
According to reviews, Vitrum Vision Forte has a pronounced effect, relieves eye fatigue, reduces redness, and increases vision clarity. Among the shortcomings, the high cost of the drug and the large size of the tablets are noted.
Price for Vitrum Vision Forte in pharmacies
The approximate price for Vitrum Vision Forte (30 or 60 tablets per pack) is 740-830 or 1100-1225 rubles.
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, 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!