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Neurovitan
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Neurovitan helps to compensate for the deficiency of B-vitamins.
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Indications Neurovitan
It is used to treat diseases affecting the work of the National Assembly:
- neuralgia with polyneuria and myalgias;
- paresthesia or neuritis;
- paralysis and its nervous form;
- arthralgia or lumbago.
Release form
The release of the therapeutic element is produced in tablets, 10 pieces each in a cellular packaging; in a pack - 3 such packages.
Pharmacodynamics
The effect of the drug develops due to the activity of the vitamin complex. Octothiamine is a combination of thioctacid and thiamine; it has a longer and more pronounced effect than thiamine alone. At the same time thiamine is an important component necessary for the stable operation of nerve cells and carbohydrate metabolism.
Riboflavin is a participant in blood-forming processes, and in addition to the metabolism of proteins with fats and carbohydrates.
Pyridoxine helps to restore nerve receptors and the liver, and with it actively participates in the processes of protein metabolism.
Cyanocobalamin is involved in the processes of biological oxidation of fatty proteins. It catalyzes the conversion of homocysteine amino acid to methionine, and also helps the binding of myelin. It is often used to eliminate anemia.
Pharmacokinetics
The drug is well absorbed inside the circulatory system, goes inside all the tissues with organs that are important for life. After 1.5 hours, it becomes almost impossible to determine the presence of Neurovitan inside the body. Excretion is realized through the kidneys.
Dosing and administration
The medication is used for ingestion.
Application mode for an adult.
Taking 1-4 tablets per day over a 1-month period.
During pregnancy, as well as in the prophylactic mode, the drug is taken on the 1st tablet per day within a 0.5-1 month period. After the birth of the child and with HB, the size of the daily portion can be equal to 2 tablets, and the cycle has a similar duration.
The modes of administration of the drug in children.
The age subgroup of 8-14 years old should be taken per day for 1-3 tablets.
Children aged 3-7 years old - on the 1st tablet per day.
If it was allowed, a child of 1-3 years old can be given a quarter or half a pill per day (1 dose).
The treatment cycle for any age group can be 0.5-1 months - the doctor determines a more accurate duration.
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Use Neurovitan during pregnancy
The drug should be given very carefully to pregnant women (especially in the 1st trimester).
Thiamine with cyanocobalamin and pyridoxine are able to stand out with breast milk.
At high values of pyridoxine, the process of prolactin release may deteriorate, as well as the production of milk may be inhibited, because of which the medicine is used very carefully in breastfeeding mothers. Tests regarding the degree of excretion of vitamins with breast milk were not performed. It is necessary to make a decision regarding the discontinuation of the drug or the termination of breastfeeding, given the need for its administration for a woman. If it is extremely necessary - it is required to refuse HB at the time of therapy.
Contraindications
The main contraindications:
- the presence of severe allergies regarding elements of drugs;
- erythrocytosis or erythremia, as well as thromboembolism;
- ulcers affecting the gastrointestinal tract;
- already present allergy, having any genesis.
Side effects Neurovitan
Among the side effects are:
- itching around the eyes, feeling of weakness and an increase in temperature;
- hot flashes, tachycardia and an increase or decrease in blood pressure values;
- urticaria, anaphylaxis and angioedema;
- dryness affecting the oral mucosa, nausea, hyperhidrosis and belching.
Overdose
Very long-term use of high doses of the drug can cause:
- disruption of liver enzyme activity and hypercoagulation;
- rash of allergic genesis on the epidermis, ataxia with neuropathy and pain in the heart;
- impairment of neural conduction.
With the development of such signs, you need to cancel the therapy and consult with the doctor.
Storage conditions
Neurovitan is required to be kept in a place closed from the penetration of children. Temperature indicators are not higher than 25 ° С.
Shelf life
Neurovitan can be used for a 3-year period from the time the therapeutic drug is manufactured.
Application for children
The drug is not used in pediatrics (children under 3 years of age).
Analogs
Analogues of drugs are the substances Beviplex, Neurobex, Neuron with Beforten, and in addition Milgamma, Neuromultivitis with Bekovit, and the B-Vitamin Complex.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Neurovitan" 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.