The drug 'Pentovit'. Instructions

The drug "Pentovit" (tablets) is a multivitamin complex. The composition of the drug includes active ingredients: thiamine hydrochloride (B1), pyridoxine hydrochloride (B6), nicotinamide, folic acid, cyanocobalamin (B12). All these components are classified as water-soluble vitamins.

B1 has an active effect on the nervous and muscular regulation, the conduction of a nerve impulse. This component is an essential element in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

B6 is involved in the normalization of the nervous system (peripheral and central). The component also stabilizes protein, lipid, carbohydrate metabolism. B6 is a participant in the synthesis of neurotransmitters (histamine, adrenaline, norepinephrine, dopamine).

Cyanocobalamin has a beneficial effect on the activity of the nervous system and the functioning of the liver. This component acts as a stimulant and growth factor for hemopoiesis, triggers clotting processes. Cyanocabamine takes part in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, as well as in the synthesis of different amino acids.

Folic acid is indispensable in the synthesis of amino acids and nucleic acids. This component has a stimulating effect on erythropoiesis.

Nicotinamide takes part in carbohydrate and fat metabolism, tissue nutrition processes.

Means "Pentovit" instruction recommends for the prevention of vitamin B deficiency . The drug is also prescribed in the complex therapy of asthenic conditions of different origin.

Polyvitamin Complex "Pentovit" instruction does not allow for the appointment with increased sensitivity to components. Contraindications are the period of lactation and pregnancy. The "Pentovit" remedy is not assigned to children.

The drug is taken orally after meals. The recommended dosage per day is two or four tablets. Duration of admission - three or four weeks. Repeated reception courses for "Pentovit" instruction recommends that you agree with the doctor.

The use of a multivitamin complex can provoke some unwanted reactions. The drug can cause allergic skin manifestations (hives, irritation or itching). Very rarely there is tachycardia or nausea.

As observations show, patients who follow the doctor's prescriptions and recommendations in the instruction, tolerate the reception of the multivitamin complex "Pentovit" well. If undesirable consequences occur during the course of therapy, discontinue use of the drug and contact the doctor.

Drug Interactions

It should be borne in mind that B6 is able to lower the antiparkinsonian action of the Levodopa drug.

Alcohol significantly reduces the absorption of B1.

During the therapeutic course, do not take other complexes containing B-group vitamins. Otherwise, an overabundance of elements is likely.

In connection with the fact that there is no data on the use of the drug "Pentovit" during lactation and pregnancy, the expediency of admission during these periods is determined by the doctor.

In the course of the research, there was no negative effect of the multivitamin complex on the ability to concentrate attention, and also to manage complex techniques, mechanisms or a car. In this regard, the instruction does not establish the restrictions on taking the drug "Pentovit".

The product should be stored away from children. Storage temperature - no more than 25 degrees. The shelf life of the multivitamin complex "Pentovit" is three years. Do not take the drug after this period.

Before taking vitamins, you should consult your doctor and study carefully the annotation.