Perhaps every parent is periodically puzzled by the state of he alth of their child. For example, when going to kindergarten, numerous colds begin. Also, many are familiar with the situation when their son or daughter suddenly stops eating or does it in negligible amounts. It also happens that a once cheerful and active baby suddenly becomes lethargic or apathetic.
All these can be signs of a lack of certain vitamins and minerals in the child's body. In such cases, the Pikovit Unik vitamin and mineral complex will come to the rescue (reviews, instructions are presented in the article). The pharmaceutical company "Krka" (Slovenia) is engaged in the production of this product. Let's talk about these vitamins in more detail.
Description
"Pikovit Unique" is a complex consisting of 11 vitamins and 8 minerals. In it, all components are perfectly matched, each is added in a strictly necessary dosage. The tool is intended forchildren over three years of age and comes in the form of white chewable tablets that have a pleasant taste and look like muzzles of bears.
Composition
In addition, the tool contains a number of useful and vital compounds. This includes:
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) plays a leading role in the formation of immunity against viral infections, and also reduces the permeability of blood vessel walls.
- Calcium and phosphorus are two minerals essential for bone he alth. In addition, calcium and ascorbic acid form complexes that improve the absorption of beneficial compounds into the blood.
- The preparation also contains fat-soluble vitamins, such as A and E. They are natural antioxidants, are responsible for the he alth of hair and nails, and also provide a protective function of the skin. In addition, everyone knows the beneficial effect of vitamin A (retinol acetate) on the organs of vision. This substance is responsible for the he althy perception of visual sensations.
- "Pikovit Unique" is rich in vitamins of group B. The he althy functioning of the nervous system and the conduction of impulses in the body completely depend on them.
- Iron is responsible for the transport of oxygen to tissues, as well as for the synthesis of hemoglobin.
- Another useful component of the drug is iodine. Its deficiency is always dangerous. This is especially true for children over the age of four, when the formation of mental abilities takes place. With a lack of iodine, the thyroid gland is not able to fully produce all the necessary hormones. As a result, attention drops significantly, memory deteriorates, the child loses vitality and energy. Parental reviews of "Pikovit Unique" confirm that when taking a course of vitamins, these symptoms disappear in their children.
- Selenium is a powerful antioxidant trace element that is essential for the proper division of he althy body cells.
- Copper is the basis of strong immunity and well-coordinated work of the hematopoietic system.
- Magnesium is necessary for the he alth of the nervous system, takes an active part in the transmission of nerve impulses from the brain to organs, tissues and vice versa.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, "Pikovit Unique" is used to treat and prevent hypovitaminosis and beriberi of many vitamins and minerals. Its use will be relevant for children over three years old:
- During a period of intensive growth, high physical and emotional stress (kindergarten, school, some sports and much more).
- In case of malnutrition (especially if the child eats few fruits and vegetables).
Contraindications
- Children under three years of age. The fact is that the amounts of vitamins and minerals contained in Pikovit Unique exceed the maximum allowable dosages for young children (under three years old), and an excess of elements is often muchmore dangerous than their lack.
- Another contraindication is the presence of an allergy to one of the components of the complex. Otherwise, a powerful reaction may develop in the form of itching and rashes on the skin and mucous membranes.
Side effects
According to reviews of Pikovite Unique, side effects develop quite rarely. But you need to keep in mind that, like any other pharmaceutical product, Pikovit has a systemic effect on the body. Therefore, it can cause a number of unwanted side effects. Fortunately, this list is very small:
- Rarely, but it is possible to develop allergies. Its symptoms appear, as a rule, on the first or second day from the start of taking the complex. The child may develop an itchy rash on the face, arms, and torso. It is not excluded the occurrence of urticaria, swelling of the mucous membranes, and so on. If these signs appear, stop taking the drug and consult a doctor for advice. Usually in such cases, the pediatrician prescribes an antihistamine medicine to relieve allergy symptoms and replaces vitamins.
- In addition, the urine may become bright yellow. You should not be afraid of this. This reaction is caused by the presence in the complex of such a vitamin of group B as riboflavin.
- Also, feces can turn black. This is due to the presence of iron in the composition.
Method of application and dosing regimen
The standard scheme for the use of vitamins is as follows: the child must taketwo chewable tablets daily by mouth. It is better to do this during meals or immediately after meals (breakfast and dinner). So the components included in the composition are better and faster absorbed.
Standard course duration is one month (30 days), after which you need to take a break. Two to four such courses are allowed per year.
Cost of vitamins
One package containing 27 chewable tablets will cost the buyer about 270-320 rubles. While a package with 54 tablets costs 350-400 rubles. Therefore, it is more profitable to take a large package. It is enough for a whole month course for one child. Reviews of "Pikovit Unique" confirm that it fully justifies the cost of its acquisition, providing a quick and noticeable therapeutic effect.
Reviews about Pikovit Unique vitamins
Many parents, before buying certain vitamins for their child, prefer to read reviews about them. If your pediatrician prescribed a children's "Pikovit", you can be calm by purchasing this complex in a pharmacy for children. Reviews about "Pikovite Unique 3+" in most cases are the words of satisfied moms and dads, grandparents. Let's take a closer look at them.
More often than others, such dignity as ease of reception is noted. Children are happy to use soft and tasty chewable tablets, mistaking them for sweets. There is no problem, as it happens, if you need to give a child not very tasty syrup orcapsule.
Another plus - the daily dose of all the necessary vitamins and minerals is contained in just two tablets. Therefore, there is no need to take the remedy many times a day, as is often the case with the use of other similar complexes for children. All you have to do is give your child one tablet for breakfast and another for dinner.
In the reviews of "Pikovite Unique 3+", the acceptable cost is also often noted. For just a couple of hundred rubles, parents have the opportunity to provide their child with a complex of vitamins and minerals.
Another advantage is accessibility. "Pikovit Unik" - well-known and popular vitamins, so they can easily be found in almost any pharmacy organization.
Among the shortcomings, the presence of a number of flavors is noted, which is not very acceptable for some parents and their children. But it is worth noting that all these additives are of natural origin and do not pose any danger. True, children suffering from bronchial asthma should be prescribed this complex with caution.
Also, in some reviews of Pikovite Unique (from 3 years old, children can already take the drug), pediatricians and parents indicate that the effect is not noticeable immediately, but closer to the middle or even to the end of the course. This is due to the properties of vitamins and minerals that make up the composition. The fact is that in order to feel the improvement of well-being and strengthening of he alth, the body must accumulate all the useful substances. And in a couple of days of taking the complex, this will not happen, it takes time. Typically the processtakes 3-4 weeks.
Conclusion
"Pikovit Unique" - high-quality, effective and relatively inexpensive vitamins intended for children over three years old. They help a small organism grow and develop, strengthen immunity and bone tissue, improve memory and attention. And this is confirmed by thousands of satisfied parents. Approximately 90-95% of all reviews are positive. The Pikovita Unique instruction is the first thing that every father and mother should familiarize themselves with before starting to give the complex to their child. Also, do not forget that before starting the reception, you need to get advice from a pediatrician or pharmacist.
