Pikovit is a multivitamin syrup intended for children. It is a viscous thick orange liquid.
Pikovit (syrup) is recommended for the prevention of conditions that are accompanied by an increased need for vitamins: overwork, increased mental and physical stress, lack of appetite, an inadequate diet, recovery from colds and infectious diseases, with the use of chemotherapeutic agents.
The complex of vitamins included in the syrup ensures the normal passage of metabolic processes in the body.
Vitamin A is necessary for the synthesis of proteins, mucopolysaccharides, lipids, normalizes the functions of the skin, mucous membranes, and organs of vision. Vitamin B1 is essential for the heart and normal functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin B2 accelerates the regeneration process. Vitamin B6 supports the structure and function of teeth, bones, gums. Vitamin B12 affects erythropoiesis. Vitamin B group is involved in the formation of various enzymes that regulate metabolic processes.
Vitamin C takes part in the oxidative processes of biologically active substances, regulates the metabolism in connective tissues, accelerates the formation of steroid hormones, and increases the permeability of capillaries. Vitamin D3 helps maintain the balance of phosphorus and calcium in the body, prevents the occurrence of osteoporosis. Vitamin D-panthenol and PP are coenzymes involved in protein metabolism, the synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids, and energy production.
The composition of the drug includes water-soluble vitamins of groups B and C, which are absorbed in such quantities that correspond to the daily needs of children. All excess vitamins exceeding the level of saturation of tissues with them are excreted in the urine (feces). Fat-soluble vitamins A to D are absorbed in the small intestine. The remaining vitamins accumulate in the liver.
Pikovit (syrup) contains such active substances as retinol palmitate, riboflavin, cholecalciferol, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine hydrochloride, d-panthenol, ascorbic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyancobalamin, nicotinamide.
Pikovit (syrup) is taken orally. Children aged 1-3 years are recommended to give 10 ml (2 tablespoons) of syrup per day; 4-6 years - 15 ml (1 spoon three times a day), 7-14 years - 15-20 ml (1 spoon 3-4 times a day). You can drink syrup from a spoon or mix it with juice, tea, fruit puree. Exceeding the daily dose should not be allowed, since allergic reactions are possible. A second course of admission can be taken with a frequency of 1-3 months.
Pikovit (syrup) should not be taken by children with hypersensitivity to components suffering from diabetes mellitus. Pikovit (syrup) instruction does not recommend taking along with other drugs that contain vitamins. The syrup contains azo dye E 124, which can cause a hypersensitivity reaction, so it can be dangerous for children with asthmatic diseases.
With an overdose, side effects intensify, which must be treated with activated charcoal, gastric lavage, and symptomatic therapy.
When taking the syrup, it is possible to stain the urine in yellow, which is explained by the presence of riboflavin in the preparation and is absolutely harmless.
It is most often prescribed during the period of an intensive period of growth of the child to maintain the body. For the full development of children, you need to take the drug Pikovit (syrup), reviews of which indicate that it is one of the most effective means of supporting children in the most intensive period of growth. Also, this drug helps to restore the child's cognitive (thinking, memory, logic) capabilities by increasing the concentration of necessary blood nutrients, and improving appetite.
Pikovit is a highly safe vitamin product that is specifically designed for children. It has a pleasant taste and is available in a form convenient for children to receive.
It has been produced since 1984 in bottles of dark glass with a capacity of 100 and 150 ml. Keep the drug out of the reach of children, shelf life - 2 years. Use syrup after the expiration date is not allowed.