Elevit in pregnancy

Regular intake of Elevit during pregnancy is a guarantee that a pregnant woman will receive the necessary substances in sufficient quantity and volume.

It is no secret that during the period of bearing a child, the body requires a greater number of various vitamins and elements than in other periods of life. It is quite difficult to replenish the necessary intake with food, for this it would be necessary to eat a large variety of vegetables, fruits, greens, nuts, seafood. This is a multivitamin complex with the main necessary elements, which helps a woman easily endure the period of pregnancy, and also prevents the development of a deficiency of any substances in the fetus.

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Elevit when planning pregnancy

Many doctors strongly recommend taking additional sources of vitamins during the planning and conception period. Elevit Pronatal is prescribed quite often when planning a pregnancy, as this drug meets all the requirements of doctors regarding the composition and quantity of vitamins and elements. It helps strengthen the immune system, saturate the body's cells with nutrients, stabilize metabolic processes, improve hemodynamics and activate all vital processes in the body of the expectant mother.

When taking the drug, do not forget about proper nutrition, because only a combination of natural and medicinal products can give the best expected result.

One dose per day is enough to create an optimal concentration of useful substances in the body, which are rich in the composition of the vitamin preparation.

Elevit can be taken not only by the expectant mother, but also by the expectant father, since the presence of vitamins in his body also plays a huge role in conception.

Instructions for Elevit during pregnancy

The drug is recommended to be used from the very beginning of planning and throughout the entire period of gestation, as well as during the lactation period.

The importance of taking this drug increases if a woman has had spontaneous abortions or has been diagnosed with primary infertility. Often the reason for the inability to have children is a banal lack of tocopherol and folic acid.

It is advisable to take Elevit after or during meals, since many vitamins that are part of this medicine are fat-soluble and are not absorbed without the presence of fats. Such vitamins include, for example, vitamin A, E, carotene, vitamins D and K.

Elevit is especially important in early pregnancy, as the vitamin complexes it contains significantly reduce the risk of the child developing congenital defects, such as defects of the nervous system, urinary tract, cardiovascular system, underdevelopment of limbs, cleft lip and palate, and other multiple defects.

How to take Elevit during pregnancy?

It is better to ask your doctor about how much Elevit to drink during pregnancy.

Usually the drug is taken during the entire period of planning and pregnancy, continuing to take it during the lactation period, because the vitamin and mineral complexes present in the drug Elevit allow to saturate both the weakened mother's body and the still fragile child with useful substances. The drug significantly reduces the risk of toxicosis during pregnancy, and in the presence of toxicosis, it reduces the intensity and painfulness of manifestations. Many women note a decrease in nausea in the morning, a decrease in swelling, and the appearance of appetite after regular use of the drug.

However, excessive amounts of vitamins are also not welcome, so if you are taking Elevit, you should not take other vitamin supplements at the same time.

Experts tend to believe that even with a well-balanced, well-thought-out diet, a deficiency of some nutrients may develop in the body. That is why their additional intake will certainly benefit the expectant mother and baby.

Indications for the use of Elevit during pregnancy

The main reasons for prescribing the drug Elevit are:

• preparation for conception of a child (it is recommended to take it one month before the planned conception);
• pregnancy at any stage;
• lactation period;
• confirmed vitamin deficiency (or suspicion of it), mineral metabolism disorders;
• hypovitaminosis caused by systematic nutritional disorders, all kinds of diets, stressful situations;
• to enhance the body's immune defenses and to prevent infectious diseases during periods of mass epidemics;
• as a preventive measure for congenital anomalies in embryo formation;
• as a preventive measure against anemia in pregnant women.

Release form

Elevit is produced in tablet form, covered with a protective layer of a yellowish-gray shade, oval-round, convex on both sides. The tablets are smooth to the touch, have a special notch for dividing the dose, it is located only on one side: on the back surface the engraving "ROCHE" is visible. They emit almost no smell, or have one, but insignificant.

Pharmacodynamics of Elevit during pregnancy

Elevit belongs to the pharmacotherapeutic group of multivitamins. Its action can be explained by the features of the components included in the list of components.

• Vit. A is able to control the full development and normal composition of the bone structure and tissues of the outer coverings, visual organs and the body's immune defense.
• Vit. D stabilizes phosphorus and calcium levels.
• Vit. E prevents the development of oxidative reactions involving polyunsaturated fatty acids in cell membranes.
• Vit. B1 is a necessary and important component of carbohydrate metabolism and transmission of information to nerve endings.
• Vit. B2 is considered a component of FMN and FAD, which take an active part in the process of basal metabolism.
• Vit. B6 is needed for enzymatic activity, which activates metabolic reactions, as well as for the processes of producing neurotransmitters and hemoglobin complexes.
• Vit. B12 acts as an activator in the production of nucleic acids, its combined action with folic acid allows it to participate in the physiology of metabolic processes.
• The importance of nicotinamide is that it is considered a component of the cofactors NAD and NADP and a participant in the glucose tolerance factor.
• The participation of folic acid is essential for the implementation of cell division and metabolic processes.
• Vit. C is essential for the development and normal composition of the skeletal system, skin, teeth, capillary network and protective function.
• Iron is required for the physiological functions of hemoglobin and as part of the oxygen reservoirs in muscle tissue.
• Of no small importance is the participation of zinc, an element characteristic of the production and metabolic reactions between fats and proteins.
• Copper is an essential microelement that takes an active part in the metabolic distribution of iron, the synthesis of hemoglobin, and the maturation of reticulocytes.
• Manganese is an activator and ensures the processes of enzymatic reactions in the body.

The pharmacokinetics of Elevit during pregnancy has not been studied.

Contraindications to the use of Elevit during pregnancy

Among the contraindications to the prescription of the vitamin complex Elevit, the following can be distinguished:

• excessive hypersensitivity (allergy) to some components of Elevit;
• signs of renal failure;
• nephrocalculosis;
• detection of high calcium levels in the blood and urine;
• pulmonary tuberculosis during an exacerbation;
• presence of fructose intolerance;
• intolerance of the body to glucose and galactose;
• chronic form of glomerulonephritis;
• history of sarcoidosis;
• phenomena of hypervitaminosis A, E and D;
• visible signs of thrombophlebitis;
• significant disturbances of renal filtration;
• gouty conditions;
• chronic stage of heart failure;
• phenylketonuria syndrome, detection of erythremia, erythrocytosis, thromboembolism;
• gastric ulcer and gastroduodenitis in the acute stage (due to the likelihood of increased acidity of the stomach environment);
• disorders of iron and other mineral metabolism in the body.

Side effects

When using the drug in the standard dosage, the formation of side effects occurs extremely rarely:

• from the body's defenses - allergic manifestations, including anaphylactic shock, angioedema, and febrile conditions;
• from the outer layers and subcutaneous fat - skin rash, symptoms of urticaria, itchy dermatoses, hyperemia;
• from the gastrointestinal tract - dyspeptic syndrome, attacks of nausea, vomiting, heartburn, bowel movement disorders, diarrhea, increased acidity of the gastric environment;
• from the central nervous system – headaches, impaired consciousness, irritability, drowsiness, increased sweating.

Method of administration and dosage

The drug is taken on the recommendation of a doctor. For prevention purposes, it is prescribed before conception, during pregnancy and lactation, one tablet per day, immediately after meals.

If nausea increases and is accompanied by vomiting, taking the drug should be postponed until the pregnant woman’s condition returns to normal.

It is not recommended to take more than one tablet per day, as well as to take other vitamin preparations at the same time.

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Overdose

In case of oral administration of very large quantities of Elevit tablets, attacks of nausea and vomiting may occur. Signs of excess of certain vitamins, stomach pain, cyanosis and drowsiness may appear.

Treatment in such a situation is symptomatic; gastric lavage can be used.

When using the drug in recommended standard doses, overdose is impossible.

Interactions of Elevit with other drugs during pregnancy

Vit. A and E alternately complement each other's effects and are considered synergists.

Preparations containing retinol are not used in the same dose as nitrites and cholestyramine due to the disruption of absorption processes.

Vitamin A is not recommended for use with retinoids, as the combination is toxic.

Vit. C accelerates the effect of sulfanilamide drugs (risk of developing crystalluria), penicillins, activates the absorption of iron, reduces the effective action of heparin drugs and indirect anticoagulants.

Cimetidine, potassium-containing drugs, and alcoholic beverages affect the quality of absorption of vitamin B12.

Riboflavin reduces the effectiveness of antibacterial agents.

When combined with antacids containing calcium, aluminum, and magnesium salts, there is a decrease in the absorption of iron, which is included in Elevit.

Storage conditions of Elevit during pregnancy

The drug should be stored in a place difficult for children to reach, in the original packaging, at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees.

The shelf life of the drug is 2 years if storage rules are followed.

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Price of Elevit during pregnancy

Elevit Pronatal tablets, produced by the German pharmaceutical company Rottendorf Pharma, can be purchased at the following prices:

• tablets No. 30 – $10-12;
• tablets No. 100 – about $30.

Prices may vary in different pharmacies and regions, so check the cost with pharmacists.

Reviews of Elevit during pregnancy

The nature of reviews about this drug is mostly favorable. Many note a significant improvement in the general condition, the absence of signs of toxicosis during the entire period of pregnancy.

Some women with increased sensitivity to various types of vitamin preparations note the fact that there is no allergy to Elevit during pregnancy, the drug is easily tolerated by the body and is fully absorbed.

Many patients notice improved vision, stronger hair and nails, and clearer skin after using the drug.

It is extremely important, judging by user reviews, to distinguish the real Elevit from the counterfeit, which are now, unfortunately, quite common. Ask pharmacists for a guarantee of product quality, the availability of certificates and relevant documentation.

Pregnancy is a time of change and a difficult period for a woman. This condition requires special support and care. Psychological comfort for a woman will be created by relatives and close people, and the drug Elevit during pregnancy will take care of physical comfort and health.