Vitrum Kids
Vitrum kids: 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. Use in childhood
- 10. Drug interactions
- 11. Analogs
- 12. Terms and conditions of storage
- 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 14. Reviews
- 15. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Vitrum Kids
ATX code: A11AA04
Active ingredient: Minerals (Multimineral) and Multivitamins (Multivitamins)
Manufacturer: Unipharm Inc.
Description and photo update: 19.10.2018
Prices in pharmacies: from 300 rubles.
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Vitrum Kids is a multivitamin complex with micro- and macroelements, contributing to the physical development and healthy growth of children 4-7 years old.
Release form and composition
Dosage form of release - chewable tablets: from dark to light pink with small blotches of dark / light color; in the form of animal figures, have a light fruity taste and smell (30, 60, 75, 90 or 100 pcs. in polyethylene bottles, in a cardboard box 1 bottle).
Active ingredients in 1 chewable tablet:
- ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - 60 mg;
- retinol acetate (vitamin A) - 0.86 mg;
- riboflavin (vitamin B 2) - 1.2 mg;
- thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B 1) - 1.05 mg;
- pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B 6) - 1.05 mg;
- α-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) –15 mg;
- cyanocobalamin (vitamin B 12) - 0.0045 mg;
- folic acid (vitamin B 9) - 0.3 mg;
- biotin (vitamin H) - 0.02 mg;
- nicotinamide (vitamin PP) - 13.5 mg;
- colecalciferol (vitamin D 3) - 0.01 mg;
- calcium pantothenate (vitamin B 5) - 5 mg;
- Magnesium 40 mg (as magnesium phosphate)
- Calcium 100 mg (as calcium carbonate)
- iron - 15 mg (in the form of iron fumarate);
- Phosphorus 50 mg (as magnesium phosphate)
- zinc - 10 mg (as zinc oxide);
- copper - 1 mg (as copper oxide);
- iodine - 0.15 mg (in the form of potassium iodide);
- manganese - 1 mg (as manganese citrate);
- chromium - 0.02 mg (as chromium aminoate);
- selenium - 0.025 mg (as sodium selenate).
Auxiliary components: colloidal silicon dioxide - 12 mg; sucrose - 488.53 mg; sucralose - 1 mg; stearic acid - 29.53 mg; magnesium stearate - 8 mg; charming red dye (E129) - 1.6 mg; strawberry flavor - 10 mg
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Vitrum Kids is one of the balanced complexes that provide the daily need of children for vitamins, micro- and macroelements.
Promotes the physical development and healthy growth of the child.
The pharmacological action of the drug is due to the properties of the active components that make up its composition.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Vitrum Kids is prescribed to children 4–7 years old to prevent vitamin or mineral deficiency in the following cases:
- a period of intensive growth and development, recovery from illnesses;
- increased emotional / physical stress;
- decreased appetite;
- inadequate / unbalanced nutrition.
Contraindications
- hypervitaminosis A and D;
- age up to 4 years;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Instructions for use of Vitrum Kids: method and dosage
Vitrum Kids is taken orally by chewing a tablet, preferably after a meal.
The daily dose for children 4–7 years old is 1 tablet.
Side effects
During the period of taking Vitrum Kids, allergic reactions may develop.
Overdose
In case of an accidental overdose, symptomatic therapy is performed, including the intake of activated charcoal and gastric lavage. Consultation with a specialist may be required.
special instructions
While taking Vitrum Kids, you must follow the application scheme indicated in the instructions.
During the therapy period, urine may turn yellow, which has no clinical significance.
Pediatric use
Vitrum Kids is intended for children 4–7 years old.
Drug interactions
Possible interactions:
- other preparations containing vitamins A, E and D, as well as iron: an overdose may develop (the combination is not recommended);
- calcium salts and phosphates: decreased absorption of magnesium in the gastrointestinal tract;
- tetracycline: decreased absorption of magnesium;
- levodopa: inhibition of its activity (due to pyridoxine).
Analogs
The analogues of Vitrum Kids are: Maxamin Forte, Berocca Plus, 9 months Vitamin-mineral complex, Vitatress, Vitrum, Glutamevit, Vitaspectrum, Multiproduct for pregnant women, Complivit, Jungle with minerals, ReddiVit, Multi-tabs, Selmevit and others.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from light and moisture at a temperature of 10-30 ° 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 Kids
According to reviews, Vitrum Kids is an effective drug. Reviews about the taste of the drug are different, it is noted that many children do not like it. Of the advantages most often indicate a good composition, ease of intake, improved appetite, normalization of sleep, among the disadvantages - high cost, the presence of an artificial dye E129 in the composition, side effects (including heartburn) and the fact that the tablets are poorly chewed.
Price for Vitrum Kids in pharmacies
The approximate price for Vitrum Kids (30 or 60 pcs. In a package) is 400-535 or 560 rubles.
Vitrum Kids: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Vitrum Kids Plus chewable tablets for children 30 pcs. RUB 300 Buy |
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Vitrum Kids chewable tablets 30 pcs. 375 RUB Buy |
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!
