"Hexavit" is a drug that is used to prevent the development of hypovitaminosis and conditions that are accompanied by an increase in the need for vitamins. The drug is also used to strengthen the body during periods of recovery from serious illnesses, infectious and non-infectious in nature. This drug is a good tool for increasing visual acuity with significant eye fatigue while working at a computer, reading. Sometimes it is used after chemoprophylaxis of cancer. The drug is available in the form of dragees, which are packaged in plastic cans.
Dragee "Hexavit". Instructions: composition, description
The drug contains the following active substances: retinol acetate, thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, nicotinamide, peridoxin hydrochloride. Auxiliary components are talc, sugar, refined sunflower oil and wheat flour, peppermint essential oil, dye, starch syrup, tropeolin. Dragee has a spherical shape of yellow-orange or greenish-yellow color, a weak characteristic smell.
Dragee "Hexavit". Instructions for use: pharmacological properties
The active substances of the drug are easily absorbed in the stomach and intestines. This process can occur incorrectly in violation of the breakdown, absorption of fats, pathological conditions of the liver. The drug is excreted by the liver, kidneys after the formation of compounds with glucuronic acid. The main component (vitamin A) helps to improve visual function. Another active substance, thiamine, has good intestinal absorption. It accumulates mainly in the spleen, kidneys, brain, heart, liver. It is excreted by the kidneys and through the intestines.
Dragee "Hexavit". Instructions for use: dosage, side effects
The drug is intended for internal use. In order to prevent hypovitaminosis, it is enough to use one dragee per day. In other cases, the dosage increases in direct proportion to age. The course of treatment reaches one month. Re-use is possible after one to three months, if necessary. Among the side effects, only the appearance of a variety of allergic reactions is noted.
Dragee "Hexavit". Instructions for use: contraindications, drug interactions
Among the contraindications, it should be noted increased sensitivity to the components of the drug, pregnancy (individual active substances penetrate the placenta, adversely affect the development of the fetus), age up to three years. The drug is not recommended to be taken in conjunction with other vitamins.
Dragee "Hexavit". Instructions for use: special instructions, overdose
The drug can change the color of urine to yellow, which is completely harmless and is explained by the presence of riboflavin in the substance. Use during lactation is permissible only as directed by a doctor. The drug does not have an active effect on the ability to drive dangerous machinery and vehicles.
The drug "Hexavit", the use of which eliminates the appearance of hypovitaminosis, should be used in reasonable dosages. Otherwise, dangerous toxic effects occur.
Symptoms of an overdose: redness of the skin, urticaria, itching. For treatment, discontinuation of the drug is necessary, the use of desensitizing therapy.
The drug must be stored in a dry place protected from sunlight at temperatures that do not exceed 25 ° C. The drug is suitable for one year. After the end of this period, all the beneficial properties of vitamins disappear, and the possibility of developing toxic side effects increases.