Calcium deficiency in children is called hypocalcemia. The disease is characterized as a reduced, compared with normal, calcium content in the child's body. Calcium is considered one of the main substances necessary for the normal growth and development of the baby, as well as the proper formation of the bone-ligamentous apparatus, as well as for the excellent functioning of the muscular system. Its deficiency can lead to serious violations of the above systems, which, in turn, will delay the development and growth of the child.
What is part of the medicine?
"Complivit Calcium D3" for babies is a medicine that regulates calcium-phosphorus metabolism. The drug is produced by Pharmstandard-UfaVITA in the form of a powder for the preparation of a suspension for oral use. The powder has a white or milky color with a characteristic orange aroma. The finished suspension has a homogeneous mass. The medicine is dispensed from pharmacy points in bottles. The composition of "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies includes the following active substances:
- salt of carbonic acid and calcium;
- cholecalciferol.
Auxiliary components are:
- silicon dioxide colloidal;
- pregelatinized starch;
- sorbitol;
- orange flavor.
Pharmacological actions
According to the instructions, "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies is a drug that is intended for young children to make up for the lack of calcium and cholecalciferol in the body.
Calcium is an important element that takes part in the formation of bone tissue. This component is necessary for the hematopoiesis system and maintaining the stable functioning of the heart. The drug regulates nerve conduction, muscle contractions.
Cholecalciferol is a vitamin that takes part in the regulation of calcium-phosphorus metabolism in the body, and also increases the absorption of calcium in the intestines. Fat-soluble vitamin promotes the formation of teeth and bone skeleton.
According to the instructions, "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies reduces the production of parathyrin, which is considered to be an activator of bone destruction.
Indications
The drug is used as a preventive measure to prevent calcium and cholecalciferol deficiency in children under three years of age. Also, the child needs the drug for proper growth, as well as the full development of bones and teeth, muscles and the nervous system.
Contraindications
The following conditions and diseases are considered bans on the use of Complivit Calcium D3 for kids:
- Hypervitaminosis D.
- Increased calcium in the blood.
- Kidney stone disease.
- Increased amount of calcium in urine.
- Sarcoidosis (inflammation in which most organs can be affected, characterized by the formation of granulomas in the affected tissues).
- Bone metastases.
- Rustitsky-Caler's disease.
- Chronically progressive systemic, metabolic disease of the skeleton.
- Fructose intolerance.
- Monosaccharide malabsorption.
- Increased drug sensitivity.
Use with extreme caution in the following conditions:
- Wegener's granulomatosis.
- Kidney disease.
- Concomitant use with thiazide diuretics.
How to use the drug?
According to the instructions, "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies must be taken orally during meals. Dosage depends on the age of the patient:
- Kids up to 1 year old - five milliliters 1 time per day.
- Children 1-3 years old - from five to ten milliliters 1 time per day.
If necessary, the medicine can be prescribed to children of a different age in dosages determined by a medical specialist. The recommended duration of prophylactic therapy is thirty days. According to the instructions of the pediatrician, an increase in the duration of the course is possible.
How to dilute "Complivit Calcium D3" for kids?
To do this, boil and then cool the water. Add it to a bottle with powder for two-thirds of its volume and shake thoroughly (for two minutes). Add water to the neck of the bottle (up to one hundred milliliters) and mix well again. Before each use, the vial with the suspension must be thoroughly shaken.
Adverse reactions
When using powder "Complivita Calcium D3" for babies at the prescribed dosages, only allergic reactions were noted. With a significant increase in the recommended dosage or the concomitant use of other drugs that contain calcium, there is a likelihood of an increase in the concentration of calcium in the blood and urine (the occurrence of hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria).
Colecalciferol can theoretically provoke the following negative reactions:
- Failure in the functioning of the kidneys.
- Intestinal obstruction.
- Violation of heart contraction.
- High blood pressure.
- Joint pain.
- Pain in the muscles.
- Migraine.
- Flatulence (bloating, gas).
Overdose
According to the instructions for Complivit Calcium D3 for babies, it is known that drug poisoning can manifest itself with the following unpleasant symptoms:
- Intestinal obstruction.
- Thirst.
- Coma.
- Nausea.
- Dizziness.
- Loss of appetite.
- Headache.
- Vomiting.
- Increased urine output per day.
- Weakness.
- Fainting.
With too long use of "Complivita Calcium D3" for babies, calcification of tissues and blood vessels can develop. If symptoms of poisoning occur, you must stop taking the medicine and consult a medical specialist.
The patient undergoes a procedure aimed at restoring water balance, as well as prescribed diuretics, steroid hormones, as well as a diet with a restriction in calcium intake. In rare situations, hemodialysis is performed.
Features
Sensitivity to cholecalciferol is purely individual in various people. In some of them, even with the use of the drug in the prescribed dosages, hypervitaminosis may occur.
It is not recommended to exclude the possibility of poisoning, especially in children, so the concentration of vitamin D3 should not be more than ten to fifteen milligrams per year. In order to avoid poisoning, it is forbidden to share other vitamin-mineral complexes in the structure of which there is cholecalciferol or calcium.
Babies born to mothers with dark skin are more likely to have calciferol deficiency. Moreover, their sensitivity to colecalciferol is different, some babies can be overly sensitive even to very low dosages. Therefore, prevention must be carried out under the strict supervision of a doctor.
With prolonged use of the drug in an increased concentration of the active substance, chronic vitamin D3 hypervitaminosis can develop, therefore, the calcium content in urine and blood should be monitored, especially in people who receive thiazide diuretics at the same time.
According to the instructions for use, "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies is intended for use by children under the age of three years. If the kidneys are not functioning properly, the drug should be used with extreme caution.
Interaction
The drug reduces the absorption of antimicrobial tetracycline drugs, as well as drugs containing iron, bisphosphonates and digoxin. Between use, it is necessary to observe time intervals of two to three hours.
According to the instructions for use, "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies can enhance the effect of cardiac glycosides, so you need to monitor the patient's condition. Primidon, Phenytoin and barbiturates increase the metabolism of vitamin D3, thereby reducing its effect.
Calcium pantothenate, vitamin C, riboflavin, retinol, thiamine, vitamin E weaken the toxic effects of cholecalciferol. Vitamin D3 increases the absorption of phosphorus-containing drugs, which increases the risk of hyperphosphatemia. When combined with sodium fluoride, there should be a minimum time period of two hours between doses.
Analogs
The substitute drugs "Complivita Calcium D3" are:
- "Calcium + Vitamin D3 Vitrum."
- "Ideos".
- "Calcium D3 Classic".
- "Calcium Osteon".
- "Natekal D3".
- "Natemille."
- Calcium D3 Nycomed.
"Complivit Calcium D3" for babies should be stored away from children, as well as in a dark place. The shelf life of unpacked powder from Pharmstandard-UfaVITA is twenty-four months.
The prepared suspension has a shelf life of twenty days. The drug is dispensed without a prescription from a medical specialist.
Opinions
According to reviews, "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies is an effective remedy that can be given to babies. Suspension has no preservatives and dyes, has a pleasant aroma, which makes the use convenient even for the smallest children.
Many parents consider the use of the drug for babies a wonderful prevention of a lack of calcium in a convenient form, not provoking an allergy, and an affordable price. The cost of the drug varies from 250 to 350 rubles.
Therefore, in their reviews about the suspension "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies, many mothers respond positively. The drug is praised for the ability to use at any age, as well as for ease of use and lack of artificial colors in the composition.