Pikovit forte 7+
Pikovit forte 7+: 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: Pikovit forte
ATX code: A11BA
Active ingredient: vitamins (Vitamins)
Manufacturer: KRKA, dd (Slovenia)
Description and photo updated: 2018-29-11
Pikovit forte 7+ is a multivitamin for children aged 7+.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - coated tablets: round, biconvex, from light orange to dark orange, possibly inclusions (15 pcs. In blisters, in a cardboard box 2 blisters and instructions for use Pikovit forte 7+).
Active ingredients in 1 coated tablet:
- ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - 60 mg;
- alpha-tocopherol acetate, 50% granulate (contains 50% DL-a-tocopherol acetate in a gelatin-carbohydrate matrix) (vitamin E) - 30 mg;
- nicotinamide - 20 mg;
- calcium pantothenate - 10 mg;
- cyanocobalamin 0.1% in mannitol (E421) (vitamin B 12) - 6 mg;
- retinol palmitate concentrate [synthetic, oily form (1.7 MMU / g); contains retinol palmitate, butylhydroxytoluene and butylhydroxyanisole] (vitamin A) - 2.94 mg;
- pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B 6) - 2 mg;
- riboflavin (vitamin B 2) - 1.7 mg;
- thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B 1) - 1.5 mg;
- folic acid - 0.4 mg;
- colecalciferol concentrate [oily form (1 MMU / g); contains colecalciferol, DL-a-tocopherol, medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides] (vitamin D 3) - 0.4 mg.
Auxiliary components: aspartame, magnesium stearate, glycerol, anhydrous colloidal silicon dioxide, mannitol (E421), castor oil, emulsion wax (Capol 600 Pharma), titanium dioxide (E171), polysorbate 80, liquid maltitol, maltitol, povidone, E160 betacarote), Mandarin flavor.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Pikovit forte 7+ contains 11 of the most important vitamins in amounts recommended for children from 7 years old.
Properties of the drug components:
- retinol - a vitamin involved in the synthesis of visual pigment and the development of epithelial cells;
- B vitamins (B 1, B 2, B 12, B 6, nicotinamide and pantothenic acid) are important participants in the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates;
- ascorbic acid takes part in many redox processes in the body, improves the absorption of iron;
- colecalciferol regulates calcium intake, which is necessary for proper mineralization of teeth and bones;
- α-tocopherol acetate is a physiological antioxidant that supports cell function and protects cell membranes;
- folic acid is involved in the synthesis, regeneration and functioning of blood cells.
Pikovit forte 7+ tablets do not contain sugar.
Pharmacokinetics
Water-soluble vitamins (biotin, vitamin C and B vitamins) are well absorbed in quantities that meet the daily needs of the body. Excessive amounts (exceeding the level of tissue saturation) are excreted mainly in the urine, to a lesser extent in the feces. To maintain the required tissue concentrations, it is important to take these vitamins on a regular basis, since they accumulate in the body in limited quantities.
Fat-soluble vitamins A and D are well absorbed in the small intestine in the presence of fat.
The absorption of vitamin E (α-tocopherol acetate) is relatively weak (25 to 85% of the dose).
Indications for use
Pikovit forte 7+ is recommended for children from 7 years of age under conditions / situations accompanied by an increased need for vitamins, including in the following cases:
- decreased appetite;
- increased physical activity (including sports);
- decreased concentration of attention due to increased fatigue in schoolchildren;
- insufficient consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits (due to seasonality);
- taking antibiotics.
Contraindications
- hypervitaminosis A and D;
- phenylketonuria;
- age up to 7 years;
- hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
Pikovit forte 7+, instructions for use: method and dosage
Pikovit forte 7+ should be taken orally, after meals, holding the tablet in the mouth until it is completely dissolved.
Children aged 7 years and older are prescribed 1 tablet 1 time per day for 1 month. In case of poor appetite, it is recommended to increase the duration of admission to 2 months.
Side effects
Pikovit forte 7+ is well tolerated. In rare cases, it can cause the development of allergic reactions, which requires discontinuation of the drug.
Overdose
If the recommended dose is exceeded, diarrhea is possible.
In case of an overdose due to taking high doses of the drug for a long time (more than 1 month), there is a possibility of developing hypervitaminosis of vitamins A and D.
Vitamin B 6 in the case of prolonged use in high doses can cause the development of peripheral neuropathy.
special instructions
The drug does not contain sugar, therefore it can be prescribed to children with diabetes. Nevertheless, it should be borne in mind that Pikovit forte 7+ contains maltitol, for the metabolism of which insulin is required, but the need for it is small, since the substance is slowly absorbed and hydrolyzed in the gastrointestinal tract.
The energy value of one tablet is approximately 6 kJ (1.4 kcal).
If side effects develop, Pikovit forte 7+ should be canceled and a doctor should be consulted.
Pediatric use
Pikovit forte 7+ is used from the age of 7 years.
Drug interactions
Other vitamin preparations cannot be taken at the same time without a doctor's prescription.
Analogs
The analogues of Pikovit forte 7+ are: Aerovit, Vetoron, Hexavit, Duovit, Undevit, Supradin Junior, Vitrum Junior and Vitrum Junior Plus, Multi-tabs, Alphabet, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in its original packaging out of the reach of children at temperatures up to 25 ° C.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews of Pikovit Fort 7+
Parents who gave these vitamins to their children leave mostly positive reviews about Pikovit forte 7+, noting the following advantages: high quality (expressed in excellent drug tolerance), good composition (contains most of the necessary vitamins for children from 7 years old), effectiveness (increases the body's endurance, disease resistance and concentration of attention, improves appetite), acceptable cost, ease of use (1 time per day), the number of tablets in a package (30 pcs.), sufficient to complete the full course.
The taste of the tablets is considered pleasant, but it is noted that not all children like it.
The disadvantages include the long dissolution of the tablet in the mouth, as well as the absence of minerals in the composition.
Price for Pikovit forte 7+ in pharmacies
The price for Pikovit Forte 7+ for a pack of 30 tablets, depending on the place of sale, can be approximately from 183 to 268 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!