"Methionine" tablets are prescribed in combination therapy during pregnancy. The drug is indicated for the elimination and prevention of symptoms of toxicosis. The active component - methionine - an essential amino acid necessary for normal metabolism, as well as maintaining the growth of the body.
One of the most basic functions of Methionine is to stabilize the production of immune cells. In addition, the amino acid helps the nervous system, takes part in detoxification processes.
The drug "Methionine" promotes the formation of cystine, which, in turn, is involved in the formation of enzymes that cleanse the body of chemicals. Amino acid supplies sulfur, which prevents the development of various diseases of the nails and skin. Means "Methionine" prevents the deposition of excess fat, increases overall tone, strengthens strength.
Amino acid is part of organic compounds. So, for example, selenium-methionine, having high bioavailability and duration of action, provides a balanced intake of components in the body. Thus, the damaging effect of the amino acid "Metionine" on the cells of the organs is prevented.
In the first trimester of pregnancy, women are often prescribed folic acid and vitamin B12. As a rule, Metionin is also added to this complex. Instructions for use indicate in this case that the intake of amino acids should be carried out strictly at the specified dose. Otherwise, negative consequences are likely. For example, increased doses of methionine accelerate blood coagulation.
Indications for the remedy include hepatic pathologies complicated by fatty infiltration: hepatosis (including alcoholic), toxic hepatitis, hepatic dystrophy, cirrhosis.
Medication "Methionine" instructions for use recommends to be prescribed during pregnancy if a patient is found to have a protein deficiency in the analysis or if there are problems with the placenta.
The tool can be used as a prevention of toxic lesions with alcohol, benzene, chloroform, arsenic.
The drug for atherosclerosis helps lower cholesterol and increases the content of phospholipids. As part of complex therapy, the amino acid is prescribed for diabetes and protein deficiency of various nature.
Means "Methionine" instructions for use recommends that adults take 0.5-1.5 mg per day three times or four times a day.
The drug is indicated for children. Patients up to one year are prescribed 100, from one to two - 200, from three to four - 250, from five to six - 300, from seven years - 500 milligrams per dose. It is recommended to take the drug no more than four times a day.
The duration of treatment is from ten to thirty days. Means "Methionine" instruction for use allows for admission courses - ten days with a ten-day break.
The drug is contraindicated in hepatic encephalopathy, liver failure, hepatitis of a viral nature.
Caution should be given to administering an amino acid to patients with kidney failure (due to the likelihood of developing hyperazotemia).
It should be noted that the amino acid Methionine is present in protein-fortified products, most often of animal origin. In addition, the component can also be found in soybeans, peanuts, vegetables. Moreover, the content of this amino acid in them is five, and sometimes ten times less than in products of animal origin. Vegetarians are most susceptible to the lack of a component due to the fact that they consume only plant foods.
Do not use Methionine alone. The purpose of the amino acid, like other drugs, is carried out by the doctor.