Gerimax

Gerimax is a complex of ginseng root extract and essential minerals with vitamins required for life. The medicine helps to replenish the existing deficiency of microelements with vitamins in the body, and in addition, it promotes the absorption of nutritional components, restores fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism, and also strengthens the body's immunity against the influence of negative external factors.

The drug demonstrates general tonic activity, improves sexual function, stimulates the activity of the nervous system, and at the same time increases adaptive skills and performance. [ 1 ]

Indications Gerimax

It is used in case of deficiency of microelements with vitamins. The vitamin complex is taken in case of stress, overwork and weakened immunity, and also to strengthen the body during colds and severe somatic diseases, with deterioration of performance, sleep disorders and during the postoperative period.

It can be prescribed for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, asthenia with anemia, atherosclerosis, impotence and cardiovascular pathologies.

The drug has hypoglycemic properties.

Can be used in older people to strengthen the immune system.

Release form

The release of the therapeutic substance is realized in tablets - 10 or 20 pieces inside blister packs. Inside the box there are 10, 30 or 60 such tablets.

Pharmacodynamics

The active element of ginseng is panaxosides (glycosides of the triterpene type). The stimulating effect exerted by the ginseng root extract is caused by the activation of the binding of nuclear liver RNA polymerases, protein DNA and lipids inside bone marrow cells, and also by increasing the adrenal cAMP indices and potentiating the expression of general metabolism. The action of the galenic substances of the plant potentiates excitation inside the neurons of the cerebral cortex, improving the reflex activity of the brain.

Ginseng root extract increases work capacity and reduces fatigue associated with stress and physical exertion. The drug has a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system, stabilizes blood pressure and lowers blood glucose levels in diabetes. [ 2 ]

The effect of the complex, which includes minerals and vitamins with microelements, is associated with specific activity and participation in metabolism. Gerimax affects enzymatic activity, thereby activating metabolic processes within the body, helps to stabilize the oxidation-reduction balance and improve the body's energy supply. [ 3 ]

Dosing and administration

The medicine is taken in the amount of 1 tablet, 1 time per day (in the morning with breakfast).

The duration of the treatment cycle is 30-40 days. If necessary, a repeat course can be carried out after a 2-3 week interval.

Gerimax should not be used in the evening, before bedtime.

• Application for children

Gerimax should not be used in persons under 15 years of age.

Use Gerimax during pregnancy

Prescribing medication during breastfeeding or pregnancy is only possible with the decision of the attending physician.

Contraindications

Main contraindications:

• presence of allergies to elements of the medication;
• increased excitability;
• elevated blood pressure;
• epilepsy;
• infections that are active;
• hypercalcemia;
• hypervitaminosis;
• disorders of the processes of Fe absorption in individuals prone to accumulation of this element.

Side effects Gerimax

When using the drug, insomnia, digestive disorders, palpitations and allergy symptoms (swelling, itching, rashes and peeling) may be observed.

Overdose

In case of overdose of the drug, all body activity is suppressed. Among the manifestations are insomnia, depression, pain in the heart area, palpitations, headaches and suppression of libido.

Interactions with other drugs

The effect of salicylates and barbiturates with sulfonamides is prolonged by the administration of Gerimax.

When combined with a drug, the intensity of levodopa breakdown processes increases.

Administration of the drug together with SG increases the likelihood of hypercalcemia.

Anticonvulsants and phenytoin reduce the effect of Gerimax (this occurs due to the potentiation of metabolic processes of cholecalciferol).

The weakening of the absorption of vitamin B9, which is part of the drug, is caused by the effect of anticonvulsants, methotrexate, trimethoprim with sulfasalazine, triamterene and pyrimethamine.

Laxatives reduce the absorption of tocopherol, retinol and calciferol.

The absorption of cyanocobalamin is reduced when biguanides are administered.

The bioavailability of thiamine, retinol and pyridoxine is reduced when the drug is used together with bleomycin, isoniazid, as well as fluorouracil, cisplatin and vinblastine.

The intensity of thiamine excretion increases when the drug is used in combination with isoniazid and penicillamine.

When the drug is prescribed together with estrogen oral contraception, an increase in the level of vitamin C and retinol, as well as a decrease in the absorption of vitamin B9, may develop.

Antacids and tetracyclines reduce the absorption of the element Fe.

Zinc levels and excretion are potentiated when combined with captopril, phenytoin, GCS and disulfiram, as well as penicillamine, diuretics, isoniazid, mercaptopurine and valproic acid. Also on this list are ethambutol, cimetidine and tetracycline.

Storage conditions

Gerimax should be stored in a place closed to small children. Temperature values should not exceed 25°C.

Shelf life

Gerimax can be used for a period of 2 years from the date of manufacture of the pharmaceutical substance.

Analogues

Analogues of the drug are the drugs Trivit, Biovital and Decamevit with Gerovital Dr. Taiss, as well as Multimax and Energin with Kiddi Pharmaton.