Everyone knows about the benefits of vitamins. Doctors prescribe them for any diseases as an element of complex therapy and recommend them as a prophylaxis to strengthen immunity. Among inexpensive and effective vitamin and mineral complexes, Complivit is popular. An analogue of this product must have a similar pharmaceutical effect and a similar composition. Now on the Russian pharmaceutical market there are several dozen drugs, including a rich palette of vitamins and microelements. Among the imported ones, Vitrum, Multivital, Nutrifem Basic, Incap can be distinguished. Their efficiency is quite high, but their prices are rather big. For example, a Vitrum package containing only 30 tablets cannot be found cheaper than 470 rubles. An excellent alternative for many Russians was the domestic drug Complivit. Russian analogues, in no way inferior to foreign ones, are Aevit, Aquadeprim, Askofol, Aerovit, and all of them are much cheaper than foreign ones.
We offer an overview of the most popularvitamin complexes and a comparative description of their advantages and disadvantages.
Complivit
This is the common name for a line of Russian drugs that include minerals and vitamins necessary for the normal functioning of the human body. The manufacturer, which is the Ufa pharmacological company "UfaVITA", called the entire series simply and clearly - "Complivit".
An analogue among inexpensive means is Undevit, a new generation drug on the Russian market for a long time, Selmevit, and many others. Consider what is included in the multivitamin Complivit. Please note that all vitamins in this and other similar drugs are synthetic, so their names may cause consumers to doubt the benefits of the action.
Any synthetic vitamins are really absorbed worse than natural ones, and in some people they can cause adverse reactions, as the instructions always warn about. In addition to the multivitamin, there are more specific preparations of the Complivit series. In this case, the analogue must be selected according to the chemical composition and pharmacological properties. So, "Complivit Mom" for pregnant women can be replaced with "Askofol", and "Complivit Ophthalmo" with TM "Evalar". When creating vitamin complexes, Russian pharmacists tried to arrange their composition and quantitative content in such a way that they would have the best and at the same time a quick positive effect. Consider what is useful in Complivit and in some of its analogues.
Line of vitaminsB
In the classic multivitamin preparation "Complivit" 11 vitamins. Among them, more than half are the most important B vitamins for human life:
1. Thiamine hydrochloride (or B1). It is highly soluble in water, needed to activate metabolic processes.
2. Ribofravin mononucleotide (or B2). It is obtained by the chemical synthesis of ribose (a monosaccharide) and dimethylaniline (a tertiary amine). The role in the body is to ensure the reproduction of blood cells, in particular erythrocytes, to maintain the viability of all systems.
3. Folic acid (or B9). Soluble in water, found in honey, legumes, liver, citrus fruits. Vitamin B9 is needed for the synthesis of blood cells, is important for the proper development of the fetus, and is necessary for all pregnant women. What can be replaced by expectant mothers "Complivit"? An analogue containing folic acid is Elevit Pronatal, especially useful during pregnancy.
4. Pyridoxine hydrochloride (or B6). This substance and its equivalent derivatives (pyridoxal and pyridoxamine) are found in walnuts, carrots, spinach, fish, cereals, legumes. B6 has a number of improved properties compared to pure pyridoxine, in particular, it is easier to digest in the digestive tract, more actively affects the nervous system and affects protein synthesis.
5. Cyanocobalamin (analogue of B12). Many foods contain pure B12, such as blue-green algae. For better absorption by the body, it is purified with cyanides, resulting in cyanocobalamin. It is needed for the nervous system, to improve hematopoiesis and metabolic processes, to formfatty acids.
6. Calcium pantothenate (or B5). This is pantothenic acid, which is extremely important for the synthesis of fatty acids, without which many vitamins do not work. B5 is also involved in the metabolism (proteins, carbohydrates, fats), is an anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory substance. It has nothing to do with classical calcium “for bones”, although this element is in the name. With calcium, a completely different drug is produced, called Complivit D3 Calcium. So it just provides the body with vitamin D3, which is necessary for bones. An analogue of this drug can be called "Calcium D3 Nycomed". But back to the analysis of the multivitamin complex.
Vitamins A, P, E and C
In addition to the above group, the classic Complivit includes:
1. Retinol acetate (or true vitamin A). In its pure form, it is unstable, therefore it is used in the form of acetate - a s alt of acetic acid, which does not detract from its useful properties. Vitamin A is one of the best antioxidants, it slows down aging, improves metabolism, helps to form bone tissue, improves eyesight, strengthens the body's resistance to infections, and prolongs life even for those suffering from AIDS.
1. Ascorbic acid (or vitamin C). In nature, it is synthesized from the monosaccharide hexose and is found in varying amounts in almost all fruits and many vegetables. Vitamin C is needed for the functioning of all organs and systems, to strengthen blood vessels and gums, restore hair, skin, and rejuvenate the body.
2. A-tocopherol acetate (or vitamin E). These are bioactive substances often used in food supplements. Vitamin E will act as an antioxidant, improves immunity.
3. Rutizide (or vitamin P). Found in the rue plant, hence the name. Also found in blackcurrants, citrus fruits, dandelion, garlic, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables. It is indispensable for beriberi, thrombosis, rheumatism and dozens of other diseases. Vitamin P has an antioxidant effect, strengthens blood vessels, improves blood circulation.
4. Nicotinamide niacin (or vitamin PP). Used for many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diabetes, during pregnancy, with malignant tumors.
In pharmacies there is a drug "Complivit D3 Calcium", which includes calcium carbonate and cholecalciferol, which are absent in the multivitamin "Complivit. It is intended for those who have calcium deficiency, it is also prescribed for osteoporosis, after fractures for better bone fusion, but is not a means to strengthen immunity.
Micronutrients
Minerals included in most multivitamin complexes perform many functions. They improve the functioning of the heart, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, liver, affect the condition of the skin, hair growth and strength, vision, hearing, memory. In addition, minerals contribute to better absorption of vitamins and always act in tandem with them. The classic "Complivit" includes: magnesium, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, cob alt, iron, copper and zinc. There is also a series in which selenium is added. Of course, these elements are not used in their pure form, but in the forms alts (sulfates and phosphates) obtained by chemical synthesis. All of them have passed the necessary testing, they are safe for people. Manufacturers have not forgotten about lipoic (or thioctic, which is the same thing) acid, which is necessary for regulating and maintaining metabolic processes in the body and increasing the functionality of many organs.
Selmevit
The closest in composition to "Complivit" is the drug "Selmevit", the instruction of which says that it contains the same vitamins as in "Complivit", namely: A, C, the entire line of vitamin B, P, PP, only their quantitative proportions are somewhat different.
The palette of trace elements in Selmevit is very wide. It contains magnesium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, copper, iron, cob alt, manganese, selenium. This drug is produced in tablets coated with a white sweetish shell. It is recommended to use "Selmevit" in the same cases as "Complivit":
- with beriberi;
- after surgery;
- to strengthen the body after infectious diseases;
- for the prevention of infection and cancer;
- for chronic fatigue;
- at high physical and/or mental stress;
- to slow down aging.
You need to take it one tablet a day. Price - from 200 rubles. for 60 tablets.
But no matter how multifunctional and useful Selmevit may be, the instruction warns that it is unacceptable for children under 12 years old, and pregnant women need a doctor's consultation. s altminerals included in the drug can cause such unpleasant reactions as a rash on the body, stomach pain, nausea, pain in the kidneys. When they appear, you need to stop taking these vitamins.
Oligovit
This preparation contains 9 vitamins. Common with Complivit are A, PP, E, B (1, 2, 5, 12 and 6), as well as D3. The minerals in Oligovite are: copper, manganese, magnesium, molybdenum, zinc, potassium, cob alt, iron and fluorine.
As can be seen from the list, the drug "Oligovit" is quite rich in useful substances. Instructions for use indicate that you need to take it in the following cases:
- with hypo- or beriberi;
- with increased stress (physical and/or mental);
- during pregnancy;
- during lactation;
- with poor malnutrition;
- if the body is weakened by diseases, operations;
- with reduced immunity.
They take these vitamins one unit a day for no longer than a month, which, in principle, is very convenient. The drug costs a little more than 200 rubles for 30 tablets. According to numerous reviews, the Oligovit complex is a good analogue of Complivit for pregnant women. Instructions for use warns that you can not take more than 1 tablet per day. In case of an overdose, the state of he alth may worsen, nausea, abdominal pain may appear, and cardiac activity may be disturbed. Two words about vitamins "Complivit Mama". They are cheap: 60 capsules cost up to 200 rubles. The complex contains 11 vitamins and 7 essentialminerals. The disadvantage is that the tablets are too large, uncomfortable to take.
"Dekamevit", "Revit" and "Undevit"
The drug "Dekamevit" is prescribed for such conditions:
- avitaminosis;
- hypovitaminosis;
- old age;
- physical exhaustion;
- recovery after surgery or illness;
- after a course of antibiotics.
Consumers leave ambivalent reviews about the effectiveness of Decamevit. The composition of vitamins here is excellent. Each tablet contains vitamins A, PP, P, C, E, line B (1, 2, 9, 6, 12), and in addition, the amino acid methionine, which is not formed in the human body. It promotes the healing of ulcers in the intestines and stomach, improves liver function, lowers cholesterol, and is used in oncology. But there are no minerals in this complex, which somewhat reduces its value. Releases "Dekamevit" Ukraine.
Analogues of the drug can be known to many since childhood "Revit", "Undevit". They are available in the form of dragees with a sweet and sour taste. Their composition is not particularly rich. So, in "Revit" there are vitamins A, C, B2 and B1. Indications for use:
- avitaminosis;
- fatigue;
- lowered immunity;
- poor nutrition;
- restoration of the body after illness.
Customers note the low effectiveness of the drug and adverse reactions, such as abdominal pain, nausea, rash.
The composition of "Undevit" is richer. There isvitamins C, P, A, E, group B (1, 2, 5, 12, 6, 9), but there are no minerals. Indications for use are approximately the same as for Revit, plus everything, it is prescribed after a course of chemotherapy or antibiotics. Reviews about the drug are different. As an advantage, its low price (45 rubles) and ease of administration are noted. Consumers refer to disadvantages as adverse reactions.
"Pentovit": instructions for use, price, reviews
This drug is rich in B vitamins, of which there are 5 types (B1, B3, B6, B9 and B12). Some people independently buy this not the cheapest, but quite affordable vitamin complex for healing and strengthening hair, nails, and protecting against viral infections. However, the instructions for use say something completely different about the pharmacological properties of the drug "Pentovit". The price (reviews indicate that in different pharmacies it varies from 120 to 150 rubles for 50 tablets) of the drug is high, given that it needs to be taken 6 pieces a day (three times 2 tablets) for a whole month.
Helps "Pentovit" in the following conditions:
- sciatica;
- headache;
- asthenia;
- neuritis;
- neuralgia;
- nervousness, stress;
- pain in the body along the nerves.
According to reviews, Pentovit copes with these problems remarkably.
Angiovit
A good vitamin complex is the domestic "Angiovit". Why this drug is prescribed, not everyone knows, so they buy it asprophylactic for raising immunity. In fact, "Angiovit" is designed to strengthen blood vessels and improve heart function (with angina pectoris, ischemia, myocardial infarction). Its composition includes only 3 vitamins (B9, B12 and B6), which determines its properties.
Sometimes "Angiovit" is prescribed for pregnant women if they have a violation of blood exchange between mother and fetus. Customer reviews note that, in addition to improving the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, many other positive aspects are observed after the use of Angiovit vitamins. Why is this drug prescribed additionally? To improve the condition of the skin and hair, when using oral contraceptives to maintain normal folic acid, to thin the blood. Angiovit also has side reactions. It can cause itching, swelling, rashes, belching, nausea, flatulence.
"Revalid": instructions for use
This preparation is a wonderful remedy for those who want to have he althy lush hair and strong nails. "Revalid" contains a lot of useful and bioactive substances. This is:
- vitamins B5 (calcium pantothenate), B1 (thiamine hydrochloride), B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), B10 (aminobenzoic acid);
- minerals copper, iron, zinc and others in the complex;
- amino acids methionine and L-cystine;
- millet and wheat germ extracts;
- yeast.
All these substances determine the pharmacological action of Revalid. Instructions for use says that they release it in the formgelatin capsules. To achieve a good result, you need to take them 3 pieces a day for 3, at least 2 months.
A pack of 90 capsules costs about 700 rubles, and many respondents believe that this price is justified. Sometimes a doctor may prescribe 6 capsules per day. In these cases, there are adverse reactions in the form of nausea, skin rashes and itching.
Triovit
This formula includes vitamins A, E, C and yeast selenium. It is involved in the synthesis of proteins and in the activity of hormones, strengthens the immune system, improves the functioning of the female genital organs, heals hair, nails, skin, stimulates the reproductive system, and slows down aging. That is why Triovit is very useful for women. It is prescribed for beriberi, chronic fatigue, some problems with the female genital organs, with unfavorable ecology, high physical activity, nicotine addiction, and exposure to various types of radiation. "Triovit" is produced in capsules.
Take them, according to the instructions, you need 1 piece a day for a month. According to the indications, the doctor prescribes 2 capsules per day. Consumer reviews about Triovit are positive. Respondents note a visible effect after taking it - reducing fatigue, improving skin and hair. Side effects from the use of the drug are not noted.
