Phytin
Instructions for use:
- 1. Pharmacological action
- 2. Release form
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Storage conditions
Phytin is a drug of organic origin, used in the depletion and treatment of certain diseases of the nervous system, which are caused by a lack of phosphorus in the body.
pharmachologic effect
Phytin is a preparation made from fat-free hemp and other cakes. It contains a mixture of calcium and magnesium salts (mainly inositol hexaphosphoric acid), including 36% organically bound phosphoric acid.
As an organic compound of phosphorus, phytin is found in seeds, tubers and plant roots as a reserve material necessary for the development of the embryo. In terms of phosphorus content, it surpasses other organic phosphorus preparations, including lecithin. Phytin contributes to the retention of phosphorus in the body, significantly improving appetite, and, as a result, leads to weight gain and an improvement in general condition with severe exhaustion.
The drug Fitin promotes osteogenesis (bone formation), is a means of regulating phosphorus-calcium metabolism, and also has a hematopoietic (stimulating blood formation) effect. In diseases that are caused by a lack of phosphorus in the body, they help to improve the activity of the nervous system.
Phytin release form
Fitin is produced in tablets of 250 mg each. 40 pieces per pack.
As an active component, phytin is a part of the mineral and vitamin complex "D-Calcin" (together with calcium gluconate and vitamin D2).
Phytin analogs according to the mode of action are the preparations Apilak, Balm "Golden Dragon", Pantocrin, Securinin, Eleutherococcus extract, Calcium glycerophosphate.
Indications for Fitin's use
According to the instructions Fitin is prescribed in the following cases:
- Vascular hypotension (low blood pressure);
- Hysteria;
- Impotence;
- Malnutrition;
- Scrofula (scrofula);
- Neurasthenia;
- Rickets;
- Diseases of the nervous system;
- Anemia;
- Osteomalacia (softening of the bones);
- Diathesis.
In some cases, Fitin tablets are prescribed to stimulate hematopoiesis.
Contraindications
The drug has no contraindications, except in cases of hypersensitivity to the components of Fitin.
Method of using Fitin
Phytin is prescribed for adults by mouth three times a day, 1-2 tablets.
For children, taking Fitin tablets is prescribed two to three times a day in the following dosages:
- Up to one year - 0.05-0.1 g each;
- Up to two years - 0.1 g each;
- Three to four years - 0.15 g each;
- Five to six years - 0.2 g each;
- Seven to nine years - 0.25 g each;
- Ten to fourteen years - 0.25-0.3 g each.
The duration of treatment with Phytin usually ranges from six to eight weeks.
Side effects of Fitin
As a rule, Fitin is well tolerated and does not cause side effects.
In rare cases, according to reviews, when using Fitin, digestive disorders may occur.
Storage conditions
Fitin tablets are dispensed without a doctor's prescription. The manufacturer's recommended shelf life is five years (in a dry place at a temperature of 2 to 15 ° C).
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
