Vitamins "Hexavit" is an inexpensive combination drug prescribed by doctors for the prevention and elimination of vitamin deficiency that occurs for various reasons. The effectiveness of this tool is due to its unique composition. Today we learn a lot about Hexavit vitamins: instructions for use, reviews about them, form of release, cost, as well as their side effects.
Indications for use
Doctors recommend taking this drug under the following circumstances:
- For the treatment and prevention of hypovitaminosis.
- With increased mental and physical stress.
- In case of malnutrition or unbalanced nutrition.
- To increase the body's resistance to stress.
- To increase resistance to colds as well as infectious diseases.
- Hexavit multivitamins are also effective for normalizing visual function and improving visual acuity.
- This tool increases the effectiveness of antibiotics and prevents the development of dysbiosis.
Composition
The combined preparation "Hexavit", reviews of which will be discussed in this article, includes such vitamins:
- "A" - in the form of retinol acetate in an amount of 5 thousand IU.
- "C" is ascorbic acid - 70 mg.
- "B1" - in the form of thiamine chloride - 2 mg.
- "B2" - riboflavin - 2 mg.
- "B3" - nicotinic acid - 15 mg.
- "B6" - in the form of pyridoxine hydrochloride - 2 mg.
The amount of each element is indicated in 1 tablet. The drug is produced in Russia.
This composition of Hexavit for children shows that it includes the daily intake of the above vitamins.
Dosage
For the prevention of hypovitaminosis, the drug is prescribed as follows: 1 tablet per day. In all other cases, the Hexavit vitamins should be taken as follows:
- Children over 14 years of age, as well as adults - 1 tablet three times a day.
- Children from 7 to 14 years old - 1 tablet per day.
- Babies from 3 to 7 years old - 0.5 tablets once a day.
Women who are in an interesting position can use this drug for the prevention of hypovitaminosis only in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. The dosage in this case is as follows: 1 tablet per day. The duration of such therapy is determined by the doctor individually. Therapeutic doses of the drug in relation to pregnant women can not be used. The same applies to nursing mothers: they can also drink 1 tablet a day and no more.
Vitamins "Hexavit", reviews of which speak about the effectiveness of this tool, can be used within 1 month. The course of treatment can be carried out 2-3 times a year. The number of repetitions of the drug depends on the age of the patient, the severity and form of the pathological process, as well as on specific indications.
Release form
Hexavit vitamins are produced in the form of dragees. 50 tablets are packed in a glass or plastic jar. Each container, together with instructions for use, is determined in a pack of cardboard.
Opinions of specialists
Means "Hexavit" doctors received reviews in two ways. But this does not mean that the effect and effectiveness of these vitamins is in doubt. This is not true. Naturally, doctors will have enough of this drug, because it really does its job: it has a positive effect on metabolism, supports visual acuity, the immune system, and even protects the body from the occurrence of tumors. Nevertheless, experts warn that this tool is not at all as harmless as it seems at first glance. And you can’t buy it without consulting a doctor (especially for pregnant women, nursing mothers). The fact is that with an incorrect or uncontrolled administration of the drug, the patient may start a reverse reaction - instead of vitamin deficiency, hypervitaminosis will occur. This is poisoning the body with excessive use of vitamins. And the consequences of this diagnosis can be quite deplorable: a change in behavior (lethargy, weakness), the development of hydrocephalus, dehydration, increased cholesterol, impaired liver and kidneys, upset stools, convulsions, and these are not all the symptoms that can occur due to the appearance of hypervitaminosis . Therefore, some experts are outraged by the fact that the drug “Hexavit”, reviews of which are published in the public domain, is dispensed from a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. People who consciously acquire these multivitamins without consulting a doctor simply risk their health. After all, they do not know whether they need this tool or not. They buy it intuitively, thinking that it will help them cope with their problems. Therefore, doctors urge people not to take their health so lightly, and not to consider the drug “Hexavit” harmless.
Positive opinions of people
For the most part, Russians and Ukrainians respond positively to the Hexavit remedy. Reviews of flattering nature are not accidental, and then we will explain why. First of all, people like that these vitamins are inexpensive compared to other similar products. Secondly, many people like their form of release: small yellow granules, pleasant to taste, which are placed in a convenient jar. Thirdly, people, naturally, like the effect of this remedy. Indeed, it is an excellent way to prevent the occurrence of influenza and SARS, improves visual acuity, and cheers up. Fourth, the composition of these vitamins is quite normal, they are not stuffed with a huge number of components that sometimes can not be combined with each other. This drug is quite logical and all the elements in it are compatible with each other.
Negative feedback
Of course, no one can argue with the fact that, how many people, so many opinions. This phrase also did not pass by the drug “Hexavit”. Despite the fact that this vitamin complex has a lot of fans, however, there are opponents. Such people respond negatively not only to a specific remedy, but to all similar drugs. The fact is that some people believe that consuming some vitamins of an unnatural origin is an unnecessary thing. In their opinion, you need to live calmly, eat right, play sports, temper the body. And then certainly it will not be necessary to acquire such a tool. And if the problem associated with the lack of vitamins is really visible, then it will need to be solved. And for prevention, in their opinion, it is not necessary to purchase this remedy.
To some extent, these people are right, because indeed, if a person eats fully, leads a healthy and proper lifestyle, plays sports, and is tempered - then he does not need any other vitamins, because his body simply will not need them. But, unfortunately, most people in our country lead the wrong way of life, they do not have enough time, or desire, or even money to take care of themselves and their health. And in the end, they have vitamin deficiency, which just can successfully cure the drug “Hexavit”. In this case, it is necessary. You can’t completely put an end to this complex, because you never know 100% what will happen to you tomorrow or in a month.
The conclusion from all this can be drawn as follows: to take Hexavit vitamins, reviews of which are sometimes contradictory, it is possible, but only according to the indications and according to the doctor’s recommendations. You should sensibly assess your state of health, eat well, and then you will not need to run to the pharmacy for the next drug.
Price
The cost of Hexavit multivitamins ranges from 20-30 rubles per can with a dragee of 50 pieces. This is a small price compared to other similar drugs.
Adverse events and overdose
In general, Hexavit vitamins are well tolerated by patients of different ages. Adverse reactions can occur only in isolated cases. Adverse events may include the following:
- Headache and dizziness.
- Fatigue, drowsiness.
- Extreme excitability.
- Upset stool.
- Pain in the stomach, vomiting.
- People with hypersensitivity to vitamins of groups A, B and C may experience bronchospasm.
Symptoms of an overdose of these vitamins are the same as manifestations of side effects. If a person has taken the drug in large portions, then he should immediately consult a doctor. In this case, the specialist prescribes such treatment: gastric lavage, intake of activated carbon, symptomatic therapy and, of course, refusal of this remedy.
Now you know what the Hexavit vitamins are, and in which cases the doctor can recommend them. We found out how doctors and patients themselves respond to this drug, and also determined that uncontrolled use of these dragees can cause hypervitaminosis. These vitamins are not at all harmless, as many might think at first glance, therefore, before deciding for yourself whether to drink them or not, you need to go to the clinic to consult a doctor.