Vitamins "Berokka plus" - a complex of multivitamins containing micro and macro elements. They help the body to get most of the necessary elements with increased mental, physical or psycho-emotional stress, as well as strict diets and nervous strain.
The composition of the tablets and the form of their release
The complex of vitamins "Berocca plus" is presented in the form of conventional tablets or effervescent tablets.
Simple tablets are coated with a smooth, soluble coating. In shape, they resemble an oval with biconvex sides. The color of the vitamin preparation varies from pale orange to gray-orange. Berocca plus effervescent tablets have a cylindrical shape. The color of the vitamin preparation varies from light orange to dark. When immersed in water, they form bubbles, and also give the solution a light orange flavor and smell.
The composition of the two types of Berocca plus tablets is generally similar, but still slightly different.
The composition of conventional tablets includes the following elements:
- vitamin B1, or thiamine mononitrate (15 mg);
- vitamin B2, or riboflavin (15 mg);
- vitamin B3, or nicotinamide (50 mg);
- vitamin B5, or calcium pantothenate (23 mg);
- vitamin B6, or pyridoxine hydrochloride (10 mg);
- vitamin B8, or biotin (150 mcg);
- vitamin B9, or folic acid (400 mcg);
- vitamin B12, or cyanocobalamin (10 mcg);
- vitamin C, or ascorbic acid (500 mg);
- calcium, or pantothenate and calcium carbonate (100 mg);
- magnesium, or hydroxycarbonate and light magnesium oxide (100 mg);
- zinc, or zinc citrate trihydrate (10 mg).
Also, "Berocca plus" contains several auxiliary substances:
- lactose monohydrate (94.3 mg);
- croscarmellose sodium (44 mg);
- povidone K90 (45 mg);
- magnesium stearate (14 mg);
- mannitol (25.45 mg).
The smooth shell of conventional tablets consists of the following components: brown opadra, which includes coconut oil (fractional); polydextrose, i.e. dye E1200; titanium dioxide i.e. dye E171; hypromellose, i.e. dye E464; red iron oxide i.e. dye E172; yellow iron oxide, i.e. dye E172 and black iron oxide, i.e. dye E172.
The composition of effervescent tablets includes the following elements:
- vitamin B1, or thiamine hydrochloride (15 mg);
- vitamin B2, or riboflavin (15 mg);
- vitamin B3, or nicotinamide (50 mg);
- vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid (23 mg);
- vitamin B6, or pyridoxine hydrochloride (10 mg);
- vitamin B8, or biotin (150 mcg);
- vitamin B9, or folic acid (400 mcg);
- vitamin B12, or cyanocobalamin (10 mcg);
- vitamin C, or ascorbic acid (500 mg);
- calcium, or pantothenate and calcium carbonate (100 mg);
- magnesium, or magnesium sulfate carbonate and dihydrate (100 mg);
- zinc, or zinc trihydrate (10 mg).
Also, "Berocca plus" contains several auxiliary substances:
- orange flavor (100 mg);
- aspartame (25 mg);
- potassium acesulfame (20 mg);
- beta-carotene E160a (40 mg);
- isomalt (265.53 mg);
- anhydrous citric acid (1700 mg);
- sodium bicarbonate (840 mg);
- anhydrous sodium carbonate (60 mg);
- sodium chloride (40 mg);
- mannitol (16, 85 mg);
- red beetroot E162 (30 mg);
- polysorbate 60 (900 mcg);
- sorbitol (155.30 mg).
Pharmacology
B vitamins are actively involved in metabolic reactions, including the synthesis of neurotransmitters.
Vitamin C is one of the best biological antioxidants. Due to its action, radical inactivation occurs, iron absorption in the small intestine increases, folic acid metabolism improves, and leukocyte function improves. In addition, it has a stimulating effect on tissue growth (connective and bone) and normalizes the absorption function of capillaries.
Calcium is involved in processes occurring at the physiological level, affects the functioning of enzyme systems and the transmission of nerve impulses with the help of vitamin B6 and magnesium.
Magnesium is actively involved in several reactions, including protein synthesis, sugar oxidation, and the metabolism of acids (fatty).
Zinc performs the function of a catalyst for enzymes (more than two hundred), is an integral element of many hormones, receptors (hormonal), proteins and neuropeptides. In addition, he is directly involved in the combination of coenzymes, which are derivatives of pyridoxine.
According to doctors, “Berocca plus” in a water-soluble form does not accumulate in the human body. In this regard, if a person has an increased need for minerals and vitamins, the normal dosage of the complex, even taking into account the elements obtained from food, may be insufficient.
The instruction "Berokka plus" does not include information on the pharmacokinetics of the complex.
Indications and contraindications for use
The use of "Berocca plus" is indicated for a deficiency of category B vitamins, a lack of ascorbic acid or zinc, as well as for a condition accompanied by an increased need for them.
The main indications for the use of the complex are as follows:
- increased physical activity;
- a state of prolonged overstrain and nervous stress;
- unbalanced or malnutrition with a restrictive diet;
- being in old age;
- chronic alcoholism.
The following health problems include contraindications for use:
- increased concentration in the body of calcium;
- increased concentration in the body of magnesium;
- urolithiasis in the form of urolithiasis or nephrolithiasis;
- hemochromatosis;
- impaired kidney function;
- hyperoxaluria;
- lack of glucose-six-phosphate dehydrogenase;
- non-acceptance by the body of fructose (in effervescent tablets);
- hypersensitivity to complex components;
- age to fifteen years.
“Berocca plus” can be taken with caution and only as prescribed by a doctor to people who have identified the following problems:
- atrophic gastritis;
- diseases associated with the stomach or intestines;
- diseases of the gland (pancreas);
- poor absorption syndrome B12;
- congenital malabsorption of cyanocobalamin (Castle's internal factor).
Complex dosage
According to the instructions for use of "Berocca plus", the complex must be taken inside, washing the tablet with water. If the vitamins are effervescent, the tablet is previously dissolved in water (one glass).
Take one at a time. Course treatment is designed for thirty days. The decision to repeat the course should be made by the doctor.
Side effects
According to reviews of Berokka plus vitamins, some side effects may occur:
- an allergic reaction in the form of a rash, urticaria, anaphylactic shock or swelling of the larynx (one in ten thousand cases);
- problems in the functioning of the central nervous system in the form of dizziness, headache, increased irritability or insomnia;
- deviations in the functioning of the digestive system in the form of small short-term gastrointestinal disorders;
- hematopoiesis disorders in the form of hemolytic anemia in people with a deficiency of glucose-six-phosphate dehydrogenase.
Drug overdose
According to reviews and the instructions for use of “Berocca plus”, cases of overdose of vitamins have not been established.
Symptoms of an overdose may include:
- diarrhea;
- discomfort in the stomach;
- symptoms of neuropathy (with excessive intake of pyridoxine hydrochloride for more than a month or when the daily dosage is exceeded).
If at least one of the above symptoms is detected, you should immediately stop using vitamins and immediately consult a doctor for treatment.
Drug Interactions
According to medical reviews of “Berocca plus,” the interaction of vitamins with certain elements can cause certain reactions. For instance:
- when interacting with acetylsalicylic acid, the ascorbic acid contained in the vitamin complex is absorbed by one third less;
- drugs containing antacids reduce the destruction of thiamine in the body;
- aminosalicylic acid, as well as H2-receptor (histamine) blockers and neomycin reduce the absorption of cyanocobalamin;
- taking oral contraceptives contributes to a possible decrease in the content of folic and ascorbic acid, as well as pyridoxine and cyanocobalamin;
- in people with Parkinson’s disease, a dosage of pyridoxine greater than five mg can cancel the effect of levodopa; but if levodopa is used together with benserazide or cardbidop, such neutralization does not occur;
- five-fluorouracil and thiosemicarbazone cancel the effects of thiamine;
- with daily use of deferoxamine and ascorbic acid with a dosage of 0.5 grams, the work of the ventricle located on the left side may be disrupted.
Special instructions
Ascorbic acid can affect the determination of glucose in the urine. Test results may show incorrect results. Therefore, before taking tests, it is necessary for a couple of days before testing to stop taking acid.
When taking riboflavin, urine can become a bright yellow color, but you can ignore this. This is a normal body reaction. The complex does not include vitamins that dissolve fat. One tablet contains the required daily dose of pyridoxine. In this regard, exceeding the recommended dose of vitamins can have a negative effect.
Based on the Berokka Plus instructions, one tablet contains a third of the norm of magnesium per day in the amount of 33.3%, as well as one eighth of the norm of calcium per day in the amount of 12.5%. Such a concentration of nutrients suggests that it is impossible to cure a deficiency of magnesium and calcium only by taking the complex.
One effervescent tablet of the complex contains 272 mg sodium. Therefore, for patients who follow a restrictive diet with a decrease in salt intake, the complex is recommended to use in the form of simple tablets.
If the patient has intolerance to certain sugars, then to start taking the complex you need to consult a specialist. You also need a consultation before taking the complex to people taking other medicines.
The complex is approved for use by people diagnosed with diabetes. This is confirmed by the composition of the vitamin complex:
One effervescent tablet contains 276 mg of mannitol. This composition expresses 0.028 XE, and also means an energy value of 2/3 kilocalories.
One simple tablet contains mannitol in an amount of 25 mg, lactose monohydrate in an amount of 94 mg and dextrose in an amount of 13.44 mg. This composition expresses 0.02 XE, and also means an energy value of 0.143 kilocalories.
According to reviews of the Berokka Plus, the complex does not affect the ability to drive vehicles and other moving mechanisms.
Women who are pregnant and lactating are not recommended to take a complex of vitamins. Despite the safe concentration and dosage of minerals and vitamins in the complex, its use during pregnancy should be carried out only if there are medical indications. Since its components are excreted in breast milk, the use of the complex is unsafe for nursing mothers and their children.
Children under the age of fifteen are strictly forbidden to take the complex. People in retirement age are allowed to use the complex.
To purchase the complex in pharmacies, there is no need to purchase a prescription.
"Berocca plus": analogues
The vitamin complex has many analogues in the content of minerals and multivitamins. These include:
- Vitamins "Berokka" magnesium and calcium.
- Multivitamins "Additive" (in a simple form, with a high content of minerals or iron).
- Antiox.
- "Vi" is a mineral.
- Vectrum calcium.
- "Vidailin M".
- "Vi fer."
- "Vitaspectrum."
- "Vitamin 15 Solco."
- "Vitrum".
- Vitatress.
- "Kaltsinova."
- "Jungle" with minerals.
- Glutamevit.
- Multivitamins "Doctor Tyss".
- "Complies."
- "Duovit."
- "Complivit" trimester.
- "Complies" mom.
- "Complivit" of ophthalmo.
- La vita.
- Complivit asset.
- "Maxamine" forte.
- "Magnesium +".
- Mega Vite.
- "Materna."
- Menopace.
- "Megadin" pierced.
- Multi Tabs.
- "Multi Sanostol."
- "Multimax".
- "Multimax" for school children.
- "Multimax" for preschool children.
- "Multimax" for pregnant women and breast-feeding.
- "Oligovit."
- Neurocomplete.
- "Pikovit" D.
- "Pedivit" forte.
- "Selmevit."
- "Watering."
- “Pregnakea.”
- "Drive."
- "Reddives."
- Merz special pills.
- "Stress formula" with a high iron content.
- "Stress formula" with a high content of calcium.
- "Supradin."
- Stressstabs.
- Three-V-plus.
- "Theravit."
- Triovit.
- Multivitamin "Upsavit".
- Ferro was in the air.
- Fenyuls.
- "Elevit" pronatal. "Centrum".
- Unicap.
- "Centrum" silver.
Vitamin storage
It is necessary to keep the complex in the form of effervescent tablets in a closed tight lid package with a temperature of no more than twenty-five degrees. Keep out of the reach of children. Store no more than two years.
Store the complex in the form of simple tablets in a closed tight lid package at a temperature of no more than twenty-five degrees. Keep out of the reach of children. Store no more than three years.
According to reviews, the Berokka vitamin complex is useful, but it does not contain all the necessary components in the right concentration. Therefore, when consuming these vitamins, it is necessary to have an additional source to obtain all the body’s supply of minerals and vitamins.
Prices for vitamin preparations vary in different pharmacies of the country from seven hundred rubles to one and a half thousand rubles. The exact cost depends on the region and the pricing policy of the pharmacy chain.
On average, patients with the vitamin complex give a score of about four and a half points out of five. To the undoubted advantages of the complex of vitamins, people attribute high efficiency during mental, physical and psycho-emotional stress; facilitating the transfer of restrictive strict diets; a convenient form of reception - in an effervescent form. The disadvantages of the vitamin drug include a high price and low efficiency due to insufficient composition.