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Centrum Silver
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Centrum Silver is a balanced multivitamin complex, including 13 vitamins and 11 macro- and microelements; intended for people aged 50 years and older. Manufacturer – Wyeth Lederle Pharma GmbH (Austria). ATC code – A11A A03.
Indications Centrum Silver
Prevention of vitamin and mineral deficiency.
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Release form
Film-coated tablets of oval shape, 1.29 g. Analogues of Centrum Silver include vitamin complexes for the elderly Vitrum Centuries, Multimax Gerontal, etc.
Pharmacodynamics
The Centrum Silver vitamin and mineral complex contains: vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 (PP), B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, C, D3, E, K1, as well as the 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 combination of components of Centrum Silver has not been described, but compensation for the deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the aging body allows strengthening the body's defenses and ensuring the physiologically necessary level of metabolism and functioning of various systems and organs in older people.
The vitamin preparation Centrum Silver helps maintain the optimal ratio of formed elements of the blood and the hemostasis system; the normal state of bone and connective tissue; the work of the endocrine glands; functions of the brain and central nervous system, etc.
Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetics of the drug cannot be studied to date.
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Dosing and administration
Centrum Silver is taken orally (during meals) - one tablet daily. Duration of use is 30 days.
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Use Centrum Silver during pregnancy
Not provided for in the instructions.
Contraindications
The vitamin preparation Centrum Silver is contraindicated in cases of individual intolerance to its components, diabetes, kidney failure, elevated levels of calcium and/or potassium in the body, hypervitaminosis A or D.
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Side effects Centrum Silver
Possible side effects of Centrum Silver include allergic skin reactions, headache, nausea and vomiting.
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Storage conditions
At a temperature no higher than +22-25°C, in a dark place, in a tightly closed jar.
Shelf life
24 months.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Centrum Silver" 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.