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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Actival is a multivitamin drug.
Indications Activala
The medicine is used to prevent hypovitaminosis, which can be caused by various factors:
- unbalanced diet (for example, dieting or vegetarianism);
- severe loss of fluid (for example, associated with chronic diarrhea );
- disorders of absorption processes;
- taking certain medications (contraception, certain antibiotics or chemotherapeutic drugs);
- increased need for vitamins due to significant mental or physical stress, injuries, illnesses, and also in the postoperative period, with flu, acute respiratory infections and infections of a recurring nature.
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Release form
The substance is released in tablets, in quantities of 30 or 60 pieces inside a bottle. There is 1 such bottle in a pack.
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Pharmacodynamics
Medicinal properties develop due to the activity of vitamins, which are the constituent elements of the medicine. They participate in various metabolic processes that regulate the body's homeostasis both in a normal state and in disease. The combination of vitamins helps to develop a more versatile and pronounced biological effect.
Retinol is extremely important for the functioning of the visual organs, and is also required for the processes of cell growth and differentiation, and promotes proper immune function.
Thiamine is a coenzyme involved in energy metabolism. It regulates the functioning of the PNS, as well as muscle tone and appetite.
Riboflavin is part of the flavoprotein enzyme system, activates the activity of pyridoxine, and is also part of retinal pigments and participates in adrenocortical metabolic processes.
Niacin is a coenzyme in cellular respiration processes (NAD, as well as NADP); it affects growth processes, and in addition, it has a hypocholesterolemic effect.
Calcium pantothenate is a prosthetic category of CoA elements, as well as ACP.
Pyridoxine, as a coenzyme, participates in the activity of enzymatic systems of protein-carbohydrate metabolism, and along with this, in the processes of protein metabolism.
Cyanocobalamin is extremely important in DNA metabolism processes, as well as in cell replication and differentiation (nerve tissue, spinal cord and epidermal cells), and in addition, it is a major participant in the normal process of homocysteine metabolism.
Ascorbic acid is the main extracellular antioxidant and an essential element within connective tissues. The substance participates in the metabolic processes of tyrosine with folic acid and tryptophan, and in addition in the formation of dentin with heme and iron absorption.
Cholecalciferol is the main hormone necessary for metabolic processes within bone tissue. It has an immunomodulatory effect and also demonstrates endocrine activity.
Vitamin E is the main extracellular antioxidant, very important for the processes of cellular respiration, and also for the complete metabolism of DNA with red blood cells.
Folic acid is very important in the metabolic processes of RNA with DNA, as well as in the formation of heme, maintaining optimal homocysteine values and the transformation of niacin.
Biotin is involved in the processes of decarboxylation with carboxylation, as well as deamination of protein and carbohydrate metabolism.
Rutin is an antioxidant; strengthens vascular strength.
Phytomenadione helps maintain the integrity of the skeletal system and induces γ-carboxylation processes, making it an important component of the formation of osteocalcin and blood clotting factors.
PABA is involved in folic acid metabolism processes.
Boron indirectly participates in metabolic processes of bone tissue, and along with this in the work of individual enzymes (for example, chymotrypsin or alcohol dehydrogenase).
Calcium is the main structural component of teeth and bones, and also transforms signals within the cells of many tissues (including the endocrine system, central nervous system and muscle tissue).
Phosphorus is also a component of the structure of teeth and bones, and is also very important in the metabolic processes of carbohydrates with fats and proteins.
Chromium is an important participant in carbohydrate metabolism processes (insulin), and at the same time stabilizes RNA activity.
Copper is the main component of antioxidant protection; it is involved in connective tissue metabolism processes and also regulates the binding of nitric oxide.
Iodine is a structural component of thyroid hormones.
Iron is part of the structure of hemoglobin and also takes part in the activity of individual enzymes (for example, protective antioxidant functions).
Magnesium is an important component of bone tissue structure and transforms signals within cells (for example, within the nervous system and cardiovascular system).
Manganese is essential for antioxidant protection, as well as for the regulation of metabolic processes involving fats with amino acids and for the citrate cycle.
Molybdenum takes part in the exchange processes of RNA with DNA and is a catalyst for the decomposition of S-amino acids.
Selenium is an important component of antioxidant protection, as well as metabolic processes of thyroid hormones.
Vanadium is involved in carbohydrate metabolism processes.
Zinc plays an important role as a coenzyme of enzyme systems in the exchange processes of DNA with RNA, as well as proteins with carbohydrates. The substance has an immunomodulatory effect and acts as an antioxidant.
Glycine and myoinositol with succinic acid are vitamin-like components; chemical internal artificial processes (including hematopoietic ones) are based on them. They act as mediators of exchange processes, important in protection against the effects of free radicals.
Use Activala during pregnancy
The drug can be used during pregnancy or lactation, provided that the recommended dosages are observed.
Contraindications
Main contraindications:
- renal dysfunction associated with the use of coumarin anticoagulants;
- progression of thyrotoxicosis or the period of its therapy;
- hypervitaminosis type A or D;
- hypercalcemia, hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis;
- hepatolenticular degeneration;
- the presence of intolerance to the components of the drug.
Overdose
Intoxication develops only if the recommended treatment regimen is not followed.
In case of overdose, it is necessary to perform gastric lavage, take activated charcoal and carry out symptomatic procedures.
Interactions with other drugs
It is necessary to use the medication with caution in combination with drugs that contain retinol, calciferol, vitamins E and K - to avoid intoxication.
When taken together with drugs containing fluoroquinolone, bisphosphonate, tetracycline, antacids, and also phenytoin or penicillamine, it is necessary to observe at least a 2-hour interval between their use (because the absorption of Actival may be impaired).
Even in small quantities, pyridoxine can weaken the effectiveness of levodopa, thyroxine-containing drugs and vitamin B9 antagonists (inorganic elements can combine with iodine).
Storage conditions
Aktival must be stored in a dry place, out of reach of children. Temperature values are within the range of 15-25°C.
Shelf life
Actival can be used within 36 months from the date of manufacture of the pharmaceutical product.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Actival" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.