Medication "Vitrum Vision forte" - a multivitamin and mineral complex with the presence of plant components. It contains lutein, zeaxanthin and blueberry anthocyanosides necessary for the body. The medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of vision pathologies.
Form issue and composition
Medication "Vitrum Vision forte" is produced in the form of tablets, oval-shaped and covered with a light beige shell.
This vitamin product is produced in 15, 12, 10 or blister tablets made of PVC or aluminum foil. A carton may contain from one to six blisters and an abstract.
According to the instructions, "Vitrum Vision forte" is also produced in polyethylene bottles with a cap, which are packed in 130, 120, 100, 60 or 30 tablets. The bottles along with the annotations are also placed in cardboard boxes. The drug has a slight specific odor.
Compared to the usual form of the drug "Vitrum Vision", it has a richer complexminerals and vitamins, as well as a higher content of the main active elements that are so necessary for the normal functioning of the human body. The composition of these tablets includes the following substances:
- lutein;
- blueberry extract;
- zeaxanthin;
- beta-carotene (vitamin A);
- ascorbic acid (vitamin C);
- vitamin B2;
- vitamin E;
- zinc;
- routine;
- selenium.
In addition to the above useful elements, this medicine contains the following additional ingredients:
- silica;
- magnesium stearate;
- cellulose;
- propylene glycol;
- sodium;
- polyethylene glycol;
- calcium;
- stearic acid;
- titanium dioxide.
Pharmacological properties
"Vitrum Vision forte" is prescribed for a lack of certain vitamins and minerals in the body. The effect of the drug is determined by the substances present in its composition: vitamins, plant components, minerals and other useful components.
This medical product has a protective and antioxidant effect (protects eye tissue from the effects of free radicals), helps normalize metabolism in eye analyzers, helps strengthen the vascular system of the eyes, improves visual acuity (even in patients diagnosed with "complicated myopia"), improves vision under excessive loads, normalizes vision with dimlighting.
In addition, this pharmacological agent promotes recovery processes in case of eye trauma, as well as the regeneration of their tissues after surgical procedures.
Indications for use
As the instructions for use for Vitrum Vision forte indicate, the list of indications for prescribing this medication includes:
- visual fatigue, which is often accompanied by eye fatigue and pain when working at a computer for a long time, watching TV, wearing contact lenses, reading;
- diabetic retinopathy, which is visual impairment that occurs in patients with diabetes mellitus;
- various degrees of myopia;
- dystrophic pathologies of the retina (for example, its macular degeneration);
- Violation of visual function in the dark (in this case, the medication is used to improve dark adaptation);
- recovery periods after surgery on the eyes or after eye injuries.
Dosage and method of administration
Experts recommend taking Vitrum Vision forte vitamins for adults and children over 12 years old, one tablet 2 times a day after meals. The dosage should not be increased unnecessarily, otherwise it may lead to an increased content of active elements in the body.
The average course of using the drug is 3 months. After its completion, on the recommendation of a doctor, after a certain periodtime treatment can be repeated.
The use of this medication during pregnancy and lactation is agreed with a specialist.
Contraindications and side effects
Contraindications to taking the remedy include individual intolerance, as well as age under 12 years old.
Side effects during treatment may be allergic reactions. When they develop, you should consult a doctor. In addition, dyspeptic disorders may occur in the form of nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and general weakness.
Drug Interactions
Ascorbic acid can slow down the excretion of salicylates, sulfonamides and barbiturates; pyridoxine enhances the decarboxylation of levodopa in the region of peripheral tissues. Cardiac glycosides increase the likelihood of developing hypercalcemia provoked by colecalciferol. Phenytoin accelerates the metabolism of cholecalciferol, somewhat reduces its effectiveness. Antiepileptic drugs increase the metabolism and excretion of cholecalciferol in the bile.
Methotrexate, Pyrimethamine, Trimethoprim, Triamteren, antiepileptic drugs and Sulfasalazine reduce the absorption of folic acid. Laxatives containing mineral oil and cholestyramine reduce the absorption of vitamins A, E and D. Biguanides interfere with the absorption of cyanocobalamin. Fluorouracil, bleomycin, vinblastine and cisplatin interfere with the absorption of vitamins A, B6,B1. Isoniazid and penicillamine reduce the effect of vitamin B1, increase the rate of its excretion. Isoniazid reduces the effectiveness of pyridoxine Oral contraceptives increase the blood concentration of vitamins C and A and lower - folic acid. Non-systemic antacids and tetracycline reduce Fe absorption.
Analogues "Vitrum Vision forte"
Multivitamin complex medications with a similar composition and the same content of active elements do not currently exist, however, as identical preparations, one can consider those that contain the same active substances: anthocyanosides, lutein, zeaxanthin, minerals and vitamins.
There are quite a lot of such funds that make up for the lack of necessary substances for the eyes, and their list includes:
- "Lutein-complex";
- Complivit Ophthalmo;
- "Blueberry forte with lutein";
- Okuwait Lutein;
- "Anthocyanin forte";
- Nutrof Total.
Price
The cost of "Vitrum Vision forte" fluctuates around 900 rubles per pack. It depends on the region and pharmacy chain.
Reviews about this drug
There are relatively few reviews of this medical product and they contain very conflicting information. Patients who were prescribed this medicine, in the complex therapy of various eye diseases, note that it does not have a pronounced effectiveness, but it helps to support the body in certain pathological conditions associated withvisual impairment. They did not notice a clear effect, but experts say that this remedy is indispensable for the above diseases and should be used in parallel with the main medications.
Some patients, according to reviews of Vitrum Vision Forte, are dissatisfied with this vitamin complex, and this is due to certain pathological reactions of the body in the form of side effects. In addition, people who left negative reviews about the drug, dissatisfied with its high cost and are sure that good eye vitamins can be purchased at lower prices.
