Elevit during pregnancy has a beneficial effect on the body of a woman.

During pregnancy, the body's need for vitamins increases. This is due to the active development and growth of the fetus. The lack of vitamins, especially in the early term, can adversely affect both the course of the pregnancy itself and the health of the baby's future. Nowadays in the pharmaceutical market there is a huge variety of vitamin complexes for pregnant women.

Vitamins Elevit in pregnancy, containing 12 vitamins, 4 minerals and 3 microelements are very popular.

Reception of vitamins Elevit during pregnancy favorably influences the development of a healthy child, satisfying the increased needs in vitamins and minerals of the fetus and mother. Elevit for pregnant women, instructions for the use of this drug is attached, but the main indicators for its use are:

- lack of trace elements and minerals at a time when the mother is waiting for the birth of the baby or when breastfeeding;

- prevention of congenital malformations in the development of fetus and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy;

- prevention of gestosis in women in the position.

Elevit in pregnancy is recommended to be taken throughout the term, as well as during feeding.

The drug does not contain iodine and when it is taken additionally prescribed iodine-containing drugs.

The high magnesium content (100 mg) improves blood circulation, has a beneficial effect in the event of the threat of termination of pregnancy.

Iron (60 mg) provides oxygen to all organs of the mother and child. Deficiency of it increases the risk of premature birth and stillbirth. Serves as the cause of atonic uterine bleeding. Also, iron deficiency entails a weakening of immunity and anemia in the mother.

Calcium (125 mg) is needed for the proper formation of the heart, muscle tissue and nervous system.

Zinc (7.5 mg) helps in the development of the child's immune system, affects the height and weight of babies at birth. The lack of it can cause violations of embryonic development and lead to the formation of imperfections of the infant's neural tube.

Folic acid (0.8 mg) practically reduces the risk of developing neural tube defects by 47% and reduces the probability of developing fetal malformations in the fetus. Actively participates in the formation of the tissues of the fetus and blood vessels, and it is also necessary for the restoration and renewal of the mother's cells. Therefore, a lack of it can lead to the termination of pregnancy.

Pantothenic acid (10 mg) is involved in the metabolism and formation of sex hormones.

Vitamin B1 (1.6 mg) is necessary to maintain a good appetite and sleep in a pregnant woman, to provide the fetal nerve and muscle tissues with energy.

Vitamin B2 (1,8 mg) promotes the correct development of the fetus, protects against anemia. The disadvantage can lead to premature birth.

Vitamin B6 (2.6 mg) is actively involved in the process of hematopoiesis. It is also needed for the production of amino acids, from which the protein will be synthesized in the future - the main material for building the cells of the baby's body. It ensures the normal development of the nervous system and brain. Taking the drug Elevit during pregnancy reduces the likelihood of toxicosis at the very beginning of pregnancy. Lack of vitamin B6 causes a disturbance in the work of the nervous system, GI disease, anemia, and also increases the likelihood of seizures in the limbs.

Vitamin B12 (4mkg). Its shortage can lead to the termination of fetal development and the subsequent spontaneous abortion.

Vitamin A (1.2 mg) provides fetal growth. If the body of the mother is experiencing a deficit, then the immunity decreases, the appearance worsens.

Vitamin C (100 mg) promotes the assimilation of iron and strengthens immunity.

Vitamin D (12,5 mkg) is necessary for the assimilation of phosphorus and calcium, without which the formation of teeth and bones is impossible. Prevents development of rickets in newborns.

Vitamin E (15 mg) is involved in the process of tissue respiration and metabolism. It also performs a protective function, protecting the body from the effects of free radicals.

Biotin (0.2 mg) normalizes the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. At its or his shortage at pregnant women the nausea and loss of appetite amplifies , there is a drowsiness and a lethargy.

All these vitamins in these doses are contained in this drug. Elevit for pregnant women, the cost of which is not great, is able to increase the immunity of a future mother. But in such vitamin complexes there are contraindications. Elevit should not be taken to people with increased sensitivity to the components that make up the drug.

It is not recommended long-term use in hypervitaminosis A and / or D, elevated levels in the blood of calcium, if a woman suffers from urolithiasis or her digestibility of iron is impaired.

In some cases, there may be a violation of the gastrointestinal tract (constipation). But these changes do not require the withdrawal of the drug.