In the modern world, a person does not always manage to take care of his proper diet, which is why there is often a lack of certain vitamins and minerals that a person needs so much. A balanced diet is especially important for women who are planning to have a baby or are already pregnant. With the help of food products alone, it is not always possible to satisfy the body's needs for a sufficient amount of biologically active components. Specially designed vitamin-mineral complexes, which are intended for pregnant women, come to the rescue. One of these complexes is the drug "Elevit Prenatal", the composition of which meets the needs of the body of the mother and the unborn child.
General description of the drug
Swiss pharmacists from F. Hoffman-La Roche Ltd." In her laboratories, a trulythe unique composition of "Elevit". The drug is based on biologically active substances of vitamin nature, micro and macro elements, the content of which is clearly balanced in accordance with the needs of the woman's body during pregnancy and lactation. Its effectiveness has been proven in numerous clinical studies, and its safety is confirmed by 15 years of use by pregnant women in many European countries.
Issue form
The drug is produced in the form of tablets coated with a grayish-yellow shell, oblong in shape, with a biconvex surface. One side contains a score that allows you to break the tablet in half, and the other is engraved with "ROCHE". Due to the coating, this dosage form has practically no odor inherent in the individual components that make up the "Elevit". Tablets are packaged in blisters No. 10 and No. 20, the pack contains 30 or 100 pieces.
Composition of the drug
Tablets of the vitamin-mineral complex "Elevit" have a complex structure, the composition of which includes twelve different vitamin substances, four essential macroelements and three important microelements. The amount of active ingredients is adjusted to the optimal dosages of these substances, which are necessary for a balanced diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, the content of mineral substances, except for iron ions, is given in the tablet a little lower than recommended for use in order to exclude their overabundance in the woman's body.
Composition "Elevit" for pregnant women -it's not just the active ingredients. To form the tablet and its shell, additional substances are used that bind the individual components, give it strength and at the same time provide the necessary solubility, stability of the dosage unit during the specified shelf life.
Vitamin components of the drug
Elevit Pronatal vitamins contain water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamin components. Of the fat-soluble vitamins, there are three:
- retinol palmate, known as vitamin A, at 1.9802 mg;
- cholecalciferol or vitamin D, it contains 0.0125 mg;
- tocopherol acetate or vitamin E, which contains 15mg.
Of the water-soluble vitamins, Elevit includes nine vitamin substances. First of all, these are B vitamins. These include:
- thiamine mononitrate or vitamin B1, its amount is 1.6 mg;
- riboflavin or vitamin B2, its amount is 1.8 mg;
- pyridoxine hydrochloride or vitamin B6, its amount is 2.6 mg;
- cyanocobalamin or vitamin B12, its amount is 0.004 mg;
- calcium pantothenate or vitamin B5, its amount is 10 mg;
- folic acid or vitamin Bc, its amount is 0.8 mg.
The rest of the vitamins "Elevit Pronatal" is presented:
- ascorbic acid or vitamin C, in the amount of 100 mg;
- biotin or vitamin H, in the amount of 0.2 mg;
- nicotinamide or vitaminPP, in the amount of 0.2 mg.
Mineral and trace element composition
Vitamins are only part of the active components of the complex complex "Elevit Pronatal", the composition of the drug includes mineral elements important for the body, which are needed in large and small quantities. These include: iron (60 mg), phosphorus (125 mg), calcium (125 mg), manganese (1 mg), zinc (7.5 mg), copper (1 mg).
Auxiliary components
One only vitamin and mineral components without auxiliary components cannot be formed into tablets of the preparation "Elevit". The composition, of course, includes substances that are neutral for the body, which perform auxiliary functions for creating a tablet core. These include:
- lactose monohydrate, gelatin, ethylcellulose acting as tablet excipients;
- mannitol, which regulates taste;
- polyethylene glycol 6000 and 400, magnesium stearate used as lubricant;
- polyvinylpyrrolidone (K 90 and K30), microcrystalline cellulose as a binder,
- glyceryl distearate.
Hypromelose, talc, ethylcellulose, polyethylene glycol 6000, titanium dioxide, iron oxide are used to make the shell of tablets. Due to the last component, the shell turns yellowish.
Does the product contain iodine?
For pregnant women who have thyroid disorders, it is very importanttake iodine-containing drugs, strictly observing the dosage. Therefore, when choosing a vitamin-mineral complex for pregnant women, it is very important to find a preparation that does not contain iodine.
In the Elevit complex, the composition does not provide for iodine, but the main elements and vitamin substances are present. It is this remedy that can be perfectly combined with prescribed iodine-containing drugs.
For those pregnant women who have everything in order with the work of the thyroid gland, gynecologists prescribe vitamins for pregnant women "Elevit". The composition of this complex is supplemented with iodine with the help of preparations that contain this element. Usually they use the means "Iodomarin", "Potassium iodide", "Iodide".
Analogues of the drug
The pharmaceutical market is saturated with various analogues of the Elevita complex. Preparations "Vitrum Prenatal Forte", "Multi-tabs Perinatal", "Gendevit", "Complivit" Mom "", "Pregnacare" can be used by pregnant women to improve the diet.
If we compare the composition of "Elevit" and "Vitrum", then they contain the same vitamins, but in different concentrations. But their mineral compositions are different. The Vitrum complex contains compounds of iodine, molybdenum, magnesium, selenium, chromium, which are not found in the Elevit preparation. Vitamin-mineral complex "Multi-tabs Perinatal" differs from "Elevit" in the presence of iodine, selenium, magnesium, chromium. The drug "Gendevit" is a multivitamin, which does not contain minerals. In the complex "Complivit" Mom "", unlike "Elevit", there is no biotin, butmagnesium, iodine, selenium, chromium are present. The drug "Pregnacare" in its composition does not contain biotin, phosphorus, calcium, manganese, but includes iodine and magnesium.
The main role of the vitamin components of the drug
Before you start taking vitamins for pregnant women, every woman would like to know what effect each of its active constituents has on her body and child. The composition of the Elevit preparation is complex, the instructions for use describe in detail how each vitamin and mineral works, which generally determines the pharmacotherapeutic effect of this complex.
Compounds of vitamin A and biotin are involved in the formation of lipid, protein, mucopolysaccharide molecules, maintain a he althy state of the skin and mucous membranes, improve the functioning of the visual organs.
Thiamin mononitrate regulates the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system, improves nervous processes, promotes hematopoiesis and blood circulation. Takes part in the metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, controls water-s alt metabolism.
Riboflavin is involved in the formation of erythrocyte cells and immunoglobulins, has a positive effect on the epithelium of the mucous membrane of the digestive system. Smoothes the harmful effects of toxic substances on the respiratory system. Favors the proper formation of the embryo and its further growth.
Pyridoxine hydrochloride is involved in metabolic processes, reducing the level of cholesterol and other fats in plasma. Without this vitamin, the normal activity of the central and peripheral departments in the nervous system is simply impossible. Improves the contractility of the heart muscle and enhances the process of hematopoiesis. Favorably affects the composition of bones, chewing apparatus.
Cyanocobalamin, like the previous vitamin, is involved in hematopoiesis and regulation of the proper functioning of all parts of the nervous system. Increases cellular gas exchange of oxygen in conditions of its low content in the body, promotes sound sleep.
Ascorbic acid promotes the formation of bone and dental tissues, makes the vascular wall stronger. With the help of this vitamin, the resistance of the human body to pathogens of infectious diseases improves, it converts calcium and iron into an absorbable form in the body.
Cholecalciferol is a regulator of phosphorus-calcium metabolism, which improves the absorption of calcium and phosphorus ions in the digestive system and their timely deposition in the tissues of bones and teeth. This prevents the development of diseases associated with softening of bone and dental tissue. Serves as a prevention of rickets in children.
Tocopherol acetate enhances blood circulation, participates in tissue repair, is needed for the synthesis of chorionic hormone, the proper formation of the placenta, normal blood clotting and the formation of red blood cells, prevents the development of anemia due to the strengthening of the capillary wall. Takes part in the formation of collagen and elastin in the skin.
Folic acid affects blood formation, prevents the development of anemia, is needed forfertilization and childbearing. It has a positive effect on the development of cells of the nervous system of the embryo. Prevents the development of defects in the neural tube, anencephaly and vertebral splitting of the embryo, labor activity ahead of time. Reduces postpartum depression.
With the participation of nicotinamide, adrenal hormones are synthesized, immunoglobulins are formed, other vitamin substances are better absorbed. Fat metabolism and oxidation and reduction processes are accelerated.
Calcium pantothenate regulates the metabolic processes of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, participates in the formation of amino acid residues, cholesterol, histamines, hemoglobin compounds and acetylcholine molecules.
What is used for
As can be seen from the function of the components that make up "Elevit", for pregnant and lactating women, this drug is indicated for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes in vitamin and microelement deficiencies, anemia associated with iron deficiency, to prevent a preeclampsia.
It is very important for women to take this complex in preparation for pregnancy, so that conception occurs, to eliminate the causes of miscarriage and defects in the development of the unborn child.
How to take it right
Take one tablet of the drug per day after eating, take other medicines only after 120 minutes.
Reviews
The composition is balanced in the Elevit complex, the drug receives mostly positive reviews. The presence of important trace elements andvitamins, especially folic acid and tocopherol, helps to endure and give birth to a he althy baby. Adverse reactions are extremely rare.
The disadvantage of this tool is its high cost, but the result justifies all the costs.
