Vitrum Prenatal Forte
Vitrum Prenatal 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. 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 Prenatal Forte
ATX code: A11AA04
Active ingredient: Multivitamins + Minerals (Multivitamins + Multimineral)
Manufacturer: Unipharm, Inc. (USA)
Description and photo update: 19.10.2018
Prices in pharmacies: from 677 rubles.
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Vitrum Prenatal Forte is a complex containing vitamins and minerals.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - coated tablets: capsule form, PRENATAL engraving on one side, FORTE on the other, from light gray to dark gray, have a specific odor. Tablets are packaged in 30, 60, 100 or 120 pcs. in polyethylene bottles with a screwed polyethylene cap and a foil safety valve, 1 bottle is packed in a cardboard box.
Composition of active substances in 1 tablet:
- calcium carbonate - 200 mg (in terms of calcium);
- ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - 120 mg;
- iron fumarate - 60 mg (in terms of iron);
- alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) - 30 mg, which is equivalent to 30 IU (International units);
- magnesium oxide - 25 mg (in terms of magnesium);
- zinc oxide - 25 mg (in terms of zinc);
- nicotinamide - 20 mg;
- pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B 6) - 10 mg;
- calcium pantothenate - 10 mg (in terms of pantothenic acid);
- manganese sulfate - 5 mg (in terms of manganese);
- riboflavin (vitamin B 2) - 3.4 mg;
- thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B 1) - 3 mg;
- copper oxide - 2 mg (in terms of copper);
- betacarotene - 1.5 mg (2500 ME);
- retinol acetate (vitamin A) - 0.86 mg (2500 ME);
- folic acid - 0.8 mg;
- potassium iodide - 0.15 mg (in terms of iodine);
- biotin - 0.03 mg;
- sodium molybdate - 0.025 mg (in terms of molybdenum);
- chromium chloride - 0.025 mg (in terms of chromium);
- sodium selenate - 0.02 mg (in terms of selenium);
- cyanocobalamin (vitamin B 12) - 0.012 mg;
- colecalciferol (vitamin D 3) - 0.01 mg (400 ME).
Additional components in Vitrum Prenatal forte:
- excipients: microcrystalline cellulose (195.66 mg), croscarmellose sodium (28 mg), colloidal silicon dioxide (7 mg), magnesium stearate (15 mg), stearic acid (45 mg);
- shell composition: triacetin (0.6 mg), titanium dioxide (9.86 mg), hypromellose (19.5 mg), brilliant black E151 (0.036 mg) and charming red E129 (0.004 mg).
Pharmacological properties
The pharmacological action is determined by the properties of vitamins and minerals that make up Vitrum Prenatal forte.
The drug compensates for the deficiency of minerals and vitamins in a woman's body during pregnancy planning, during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Vitrum Prenatal forte is used to prevent the following conditions:
- iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women;
- calcium deficiency in nursing mothers;
- hypovitaminosis and mineral deficiency in women during pregnancy planning, during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
Contraindications
Taking Vitrum Prenatal forte is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components.
The drug is not recommended to be prescribed in the following cases:
- urolithiasis disease;
- increased excretion of calcium in the urine;
- hypervitaminosis A and D;
- high blood calcium;
- excessive accumulation of iron in the body.
Instructions for use of Vitrum Prenatal forte: method and dosage
Vitamins should be taken orally after a morning meal. The tablets must be swallowed whole and washed down with water. The daily dose is 1 tablet.
The doctor determines the duration of the course individually for each patient.
Side effects
In case of individual hypersensitivity, allergic reactions may develop.
Vitrum Prenatal forte can stain urine intensely yellow. This reaction is due to the presence of riboflavin in the vitamin, does not pose a danger and is not a reason to stop taking the pills.
Overdose
Overdose can manifest as general weakness, nausea, gastrointestinal upset and visual impairment. If such signs appear, you should do a gastric lavage, take activated charcoal and consult a doctor. Further treatment is symptomatic.
special instructions
It is forbidden to exceed the recommended dose on your own.
During the period of taking Vitrum Prenatal forte, you should refrain from taking other drugs containing vitamins A and D, since such combinations can contribute to the appearance of signs of an overdose.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
No information available.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Vitrum Prenatal forte is used according to indications during pregnancy and lactation.
Drug interactions
Due to the content of calcium and iron, the drug can delay the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics and antimicrobial agents that are derivatives of fluoroquinolones in the intestine.
Cholestyramine and antacids containing magnesium, calcium, or aluminum reduce the absorption of iron.
With the simultaneous use of antimicrobial drugs from the sulfonamides group, ascorbic acid enhances their effects, including side effects (including the possible appearance of crystals in the urine).
Thiazide diuretics, when used in combination, increase the risk of developing hypercalcemia.
Analogs
The analogs of Vitrum Prenatal forte in terms of the mechanism of action are: 9 months Vitamin and mineral complex, Berocca Plus, Vitaspectrum, Vitatress, Vitrum, Vitrum Prenatal, Glutamevit, Complivit, Complivit-Active, Complivit "Mama" for pregnant and lactating women, Complivit Trimester 1 trimester, Complivit Trimester 2 trimester, Complivit Trimester 3 trimester, Lavita, Maxamin forte, Multi-tabs Active, Multi-tabs Perinatal, Multi-tabs Classic, Multi-tabs Intensive, Multimax, Multimax for pregnant and lactating, Multi-product for pregnant women, Multi-product for women, Pregnakea, ReddyVit, Selmevit, Selmevit Intensive, Supradin, Fenuls, Elevit Pronatal, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
The shelf life is 5 years.
Storage conditions: place protected from moisture and inaccessible to children, temperature - from 10 to 30 ° C.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Vitrum Prenatal Fort
Doctors speak out about this multivitamin preparation mostly positively. They consider it a balanced complex necessary for women during pregnancy and planning, after childbirth and during breastfeeding for the treatment and prevention of vitamin deficiency, hypovitaminosis, lack of trace elements and minerals. An additional advantage of the drug is iodine, which is a part of its composition, a trace element, the deficiency of which is observed in almost everyone.
Positive reviews about Vitrum Prenatal Fort are also left by the women who took it. They report excellent well-being during and after taking vitamins and their good tolerance.
Price for Vitrum Prenatal forte in pharmacies
The price of Vitrum Prenatal forte is 510–875 rubles for a pack of 30 tablets, 1150–2015 rubles for a pack of 100 tablets.
Vitrum Prenatal forte: prices in online pharmacies
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Vitrum Prenatal forte film-coated tablets 30 pcs. RUB 677 Buy |
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Vitrum Prenatal forte coated tablets 100 pcs. 1725 RUB Buy |
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!
