Aevit describes the instructions for use as a drug containing therapeutic doses of vitamin A and E. The medication is able to positively affect the metabolism in the body and have an antioxidant effect. It also helps to restore blood circulation in the smallest vessels of the circulatory system and increase tissue resistance to oxygen deficiency.
Due to the good compatibility of vitamins A and E, the effect of the drug is defined as their complex effect on the body.
The drug "Aevit" is released in the form of capsules. The pharmacy network comes in packages that can contain from ten to fifty pieces each. In each capsule two hundred milligrams of the drug. They are retinol palmitate - vit. A (one hundred thousand IU) and alpha-tocopherol acetate - vit. E (one hundred mg). These vitamins are fat-soluble, therefore, they are contained in capsules in the form of an oil solution.
The use of the drug is recommended only for treatment, since it contains a sufficiently large amount of vitamins. If we compare the dose required for prophylaxis, we can see that it is significantly different from that of the Aevit preparation. Preventive volume:
- Vitamin A - not more than 5000 IU;
- Vitamin E - not more than 30 mg.
Aevit can be purchased at any pharmacy without a prescription, however, only a doctor can prescribe treatment with this drug.
The drug "Aevit" (instructions for use contains information about this) is used for therapeutic purposes in pathological conditions in which long-term use of a combination of vitamins A and E in large doses is required. Thus, Aevit vitamins, the use of which brings undoubted benefit to the body, are shown in the following cases:
- With severe malnutrition of tissues.
- With vascular disease.
- Suffering from skin ailments.
- In diseases of an infectious nature, as well as in chronic diseases and colds.
- In the face of rapid weight loss.
- Having various types of addiction (smoking, alcohol, drug).
- During prolonged stressful conditions.
- If a diet is prescribed where an increased content of polyunsaturated fatty acids is required.
- In case of visual impairment (retinitis pigmentosa, optic nerve atrophy).
However, for some conditions, the use of a medication requires caution. The purpose of the multivitamin preparation “Aevit”, the instructions for use also inform about this, can be called into question, if there is:
- Severe coronary heart disease.
- Myocardial infarction.
- Kidney disease.
- Increased blood coagulation, especially if there is a tendency to blood clots.
- Pregnancy and lactation period.
- Children under the age of fourteen.
The dosage regimen of the drug is determined by the doctor (individually), although there are general recommendations, such as dosage and method of use of Aevit.
Capsules of the medication are taken, swallowing whole and not chewing, immediately after the meal is finished. The drug can be taken for a month, but not more than forty days, one capsule per day. In the event that it is necessary, treatment can be resumed, but it is desirable that six months have passed since the previous course.
In addition, the instructions for use attached to the Aevit preparation report on those side effects that the use of the vitamin preparation can have.
Negative actions occur with an overdose. In this case, there is abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, allergies. Prolonged use of the drug can exacerbate those chronic diseases that affect the liver, bile ducts, pancreas. Therefore, those patients who have these ailments should carefully consider the timing of the drug.