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Centrum Silver
Last reviewed: 11.04.2020
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Centrum Silver is a balanced multivitamin complex that includes 13 vitamins and 11 macro- and microelements; is intended for people aged 50 years and over. Manufacturer - Wyeth Lederle Pharma GmbH (Austria). The ATS code is A11A A03.
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Indications of the centrum Silver
Prevention of vitamin and mineral deficiency.
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Pharmacodynamics
The vitamin-mineral complex of Centrum Silver contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 (PP), B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, C, D3, E, K1, as well as carotenoid lutein (to maintain visual acuity ). Macro- and microelements are represented by iron fumarate, manganese sulfate, potassium iodide, copper sulfate, zinc oxide, sodium molybdate, chromium chloride, sodium selenate, magnesium oxide, calcium phosphate (dibasic).
The mechanism of pharmacological action of the aggregate of components Tsentrum Silver is not described, but compensation of the deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the aging organism allows to strengthen the defenses of the organism and provide the physiologically necessary level of metabolism and functioning of various systems and organs in people of the older age category.
Vitamin preparation Centrum Silver contributes to the maintenance of an optimal ratio of blood elements and hemostasis; normal state of bone and connective tissue; work of endocrine glands; functions of the brain and CNS, etc.
Pharmacokinetics
Use of the centrum Silver during pregnancy
Not provided by the instruction.
Dosing and administration
Centrum Silver is taken inside (during meals) - every day one tablet. Duration of application - 30 days.
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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.