Calcium deficiency in children is called hypocalcemia. The disease is characterized as reduced, in comparison with the norm, the content of calcium in the child's body. Calcium is considered one of the main substances necessary for the normal growth and development of the baby, as well as the proper formation of the osseous and ligamentous apparatus, as well as for the excellent functioning of the muscular system. Its deficiency can lead to serious violations of the above systems, which, in turn, will delay the development and growth of the child.
What is in the medicine?
"Complivit Calcium D3" for babies is a drug that regulates calcium-phosphorus metabolism. The drug is produced by the Pharmstandard-UfaVITA company in the form of a powder for the preparation of a suspension for oral use. The powder has a white or milky color with a characteristicorange aroma. The finished suspension has a homogeneous mass. The medication is dispensed from pharmacies in vials. The composition of "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies includes the following active ingredients:
- s alt of carbonic acid and calcium;
- cholecalciferol.
Auxiliary components are:
- colloidal silicon dioxide;
- pregelatinized starch;
- sorbitol;
- orange flavor.
Pharmacological actions
According to the instructions, "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies is a drug that is intended for young children to compensate for the lack of calcium and cholecalciferol in the body.
Calcium is a significant element that takes part in the formation of bone tissue. This component is necessary for the hematopoietic system and maintaining the stable functioning of the heart. The drug regulates nerve conduction, muscle contractions.
Cholecalciferol is a vitamin that is involved in the regulation of calcium-phosphorus metabolism in the body, and also increases the absorption of calcium in the intestines. Fat-soluble vitamin contributes to the formation of teeth and bones.
According to the instructions, "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies reduces the production of parathyrin, which is considered an activator of the process of bone tissue destruction.
Indications
The drug is used prophylactically to prevent calcium and cholecalciferol deficiency in children under three years of age. As well asthe child needs the drug for proper growth, as well as the full development of bones and teeth, muscles and the nervous system.
Contraindications
The following conditions and diseases are considered prohibitions on the use of Complivit Calcium D3 for kids:
- Hypervitaminosis D.
- Increased blood calcium.
- Kidney stone disease.
- Increase in the amount of calcium in the urine.
- Sarcoidosis (inflammation that can affect most organs, characterized by the formation of granulomas in the affected tissues).
- Bone metastases.
- Rustitzky-Kahler disease.
- Chronic progressive systemic metabolic disease of the skeleton.
- Fructose intolerance.
- Monosaccharide malabsorption.
- Increased drug sensitivity.
Use with extreme caution under the following conditions:
- Wegener's granulomatosis.
- Kidney disease.
- Co-administration with thiazide diuretics.
How to use the drug correctly?
According to the instructions, "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies must be taken orally, with meals. Dosage depends on the age of the patient:
- Babies up to 1 year - five milliliters 1 time per day.
- Children 1-3 years - five to ten milliliters once a day.
If necessary, the medicine can be prescribed to children of a different age in dosages determined by a medical specialist. The recommended duration of prophylactic therapy is thirty days. By prescription of a pediatrician, an increase in the duration of the course is possible.
How to properly dilute "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies?
To do this, boil and then cool the water. Add it to the bottle with the powder to two-thirds of its volume and shake thoroughly (for two minutes). Add water up to the neck of the bottle (up to a volume of one hundred milliliters) and mix well again. Shake the suspension bottle thoroughly before each use.
Adverse reactions
When using the powder "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies in the prescribed dosages, only allergic reactions were noted. With a significant increase in the recommended dosage or the concomitant use of other drugs that contain calcium, there is a possibility of an increase in the concentration of calcium in the blood and urine (the occurrence of hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria).
Colecalciferol can theoretically provoke the following negative reactions:
- Failure in the functioning of the kidneys.
- Intestinal obstruction.
- Impaired contraction of the heart.
- Increased blood pressure.
- Pain in the joints.
- Pain in the muscles.
- Migraine.
- Flatulence (bloating, gas).
Overdose
According to the instructions for "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies, it is knownthat drug poisoning can be manifested by the following unpleasant symptoms:
- Intestinal obstruction.
- Thirst.
- Coma.
- Nausea.
- Dizziness.
- Loss of appetite.
- Headache.
- Gagging.
- Increased daily urine output.
- Weakness.
- Faint.
With too long use of "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies, calcification of tissues and blood vessels may develop. If you experience symptoms of poisoning, you must stop taking the drug and consult a medical specialist.
The patient is undergoing a procedure aimed at restoring water balance, as well as diuretics, steroid hormones, and a diet with a restriction in calcium intake. In rare situations, hemodialysis is performed.
Features
Sensitivity to cholecalciferol is purely individual in different people. Some of them, even when using the drug in prescribed dosages, may experience hypervitaminosis.
It is not recommended to rule out the possibility of poisoning, especially in children, so the concentration of vitamin D3 should not be more than ten to fifteen milligrams per year. To avoid poisoning, it is forbidden to use other vitamin-mineral complexes in the structure of which there is cholecalciferol or calcium.
Babies born to dark-skinned mothers are more likely to be deficient in calciferol. However, their sensitivity tocholecalciferol is different, some babies may be overly sensitive even to very low dosages. Therefore, prevention must be carried out under the strict supervision of a doctor.
With prolonged use of the drug in an increased concentration of the active substance, chronic hypervitaminosis of vitamin D3 may develop, so it is necessary to control the calcium content in urine and blood, especially in people who receive thiazide diuretics at the same time.
According to the instructions for use, "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies is intended for use by children under the age of three. With improper functioning of the kidneys, the drug should be used with extreme caution.
Interaction
The drug reduces the absorption of tetracycline antimicrobial drugs, as well as drugs containing iron, bisphosphonates and digoxin. Between uses, it is necessary to observe time intervals of two to three hours.
According to the instructions for use, "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies can increase the effects of cardiac glycosides, so you need to monitor the patient's condition. "Primidon", "Phenytoin" and barbiturates increase the metabolism of vitamin D3, thereby reducing its effect.
Calcium pantothenate, vitamin C, riboflavin, retinol, thiamine, vitamin E reduce the toxic effects of cholecalciferol. Vitamin D3 increases the absorption of phosphorus-containing drugs, which increases the risk of hyperphosphatemia. When taken together with sodium fluoridethere should be a minimum time gap of two hours between uses.
Analogues
Medications-substitutes for "Complivit Calcium D3" are:
- "Calcium + Vitamin D3 Vitrum".
- "Ideos".
- "Calcium D3 Classic".
- "CalciumOsteon".
- "Natekal D3".
- "Natemille".
- "Calcium-D3 Nycomed".
"Complivit Calcium D3" for babies must be stored away from children, as well as in a place protected from light. The shelf life of an unpacked powder from Pharmstandard-UfaVITA is twenty-four months.
Prepared suspension shelf life of twenty days. The drug is dispensed without a prescription from a medical specialist.
Opinions
According to reviews, "Complivit Calcium D3" for babies is an effective remedy that can be given to babies. The suspension has no preservatives and dyes, has a pleasant aroma, which makes it convenient to use even for the smallest children.
Many parents consider the use of the drug for babies a wonderful prevention of calcium deficiency in a convenient form that does not provoke allergies, and at an affordable price. The cost of the drug varies from 250 to 350 rubles.
Therefore, in their reviews of the Complivit suspensionCalcium D3 for babies, many mothers respond positively. The drug is praised for the ability to use at any age, as well as for ease of use and the absence of artificial dyes in the composition.
