Everyone knows about the benefits of vitamins. Doctors prescribe them for any disease as an element of complex therapy and recommend it as a prophylaxis to strengthen immunity. Among inexpensive and effective vitamin and mineral complexes, Complivit is popular. The analogue of this product should have a similar pharmaceutical effect and similar composition. Now on the Russian pharmaceutical market there are several dozen drugs, including a rich palette of vitamins and minerals. Among the imported ones, one can single out Vitrum, Multivital, Nutrifem Basic, and Encap. Their effectiveness is quite high, but their prices are rather high. For example, a Vitrum package containing only 30 tablets is cheaper than 470 rubles and cannot be found. A great alternative for many Russians was the domestic drug Complivit. Russian analogs that are in no way inferior to foreign ones are Aevit, Aquadeprim, Askofol, Aerovit, all of which are much cheaper than foreign ones.
We offer an overview of the most popular vitamin complexes and a comparative description of their advantages and disadvantages.
Complivit
This is the general name of the line of Russian drugs, including minerals and vitamins necessary for the normal functioning of the human body. The manufacturer, which is the Ufa Pharmacological Firm "UfaVITA", called the entire series simply and clearly - "Complivit."
An analogue among low-cost drugs is Undevit, a long-existing drug on the Russian market of medicines, Selmevit, a new generation of drug, and many others. Consider what is included in the multivitamin Complivit. Please note that all the vitamins of 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, which the instruction always warns about. In addition to multivitamin, there are more specific drugs of the Complivit series. An analogue in this case 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. Creating vitamin complexes, Russian pharmacists tried to put together their composition and quantitative content so that they had the best and at the same time quick positive effect. Consider what is useful in Complivit and in some of its analogues.
Vitamin B line
In the classic multivitamin preparation "Complivit" 11 vitamins. Among them, more than half are vitamins of group B, which are most important for human life:
1. Thiamine hydrochloride (or B1). It is soluble in water, it is needed to activate metabolic processes.
2. Ribofravin mononucleotide (or B2). It is obtained by chemical synthesis of ribose (monosaccharide) and dimethylaniline (tritic amine). The role in the body is to ensure the reproduction of blood cells, in particular red blood cells, maintaining 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, it is important for the proper development of the fetus, it is necessary for all pregnant women. What can replace Complivit future mothers with? An analogue containing folic acid is Elevit Pronatal, which is 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, and legumes. B6 has a number of improved properties compared to pure pyridoxine, in particular, it is more easily absorbed 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 assimilation by the body, it is purified using cyanides, resulting in cyanocobalomin. It is needed for the nervous system, to improve blood formation and metabolic processes, for the formation of fatty 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-allergenic and anti-inflammatory substance. It has nothing to do with classical calcium “for bones”, although this element is in the name. A completely different drug called “Complivit D3 Calcium” is released with calcium. So he just provides the body with vitamin D3 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 groups, 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 salt of acetic acid, which does not detract from its beneficial properties. Vitamin A is one of the best antioxidants, it slows down aging, improves the metabolism, helps the formation of bone tissue, improves vision, strengthens the body's resistance to infections, prolongs the life of even those suffering from AIDS.
1. Ascorbic acid (or vitamin C). In nature, it is synthesized from hexose monosaccharide and is present in various amounts in almost all fruits, many vegetables. Vitamin C is needed for the work of all organs and systems, for strengthening blood vessels and gums, for restoring hair, skin, and rejuvenating the body.
2. A-tocopherol acetate (or vitamin E). These are bioactive substances often used in food additives. Vitamin E will fulfill the role of an antioxidant, enhances immunity.
3. Rutiside (or vitamin P). Found in the root plant, which is why it got the name. Also found in black currants, citrus fruits, dandelion, garlic, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables. Indispensable for avitominosis, 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). It is used for many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diabetes, during pregnancy, and malignant tumors.
In pharmacies, there is the 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, is also prescribed for osteoporosis, after fractures for better bone fusion, but is not a means to strengthen immunity.
Trace elements
Minerals, which are part of 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 with them in tandem. The classic Complivit includes: magnesium, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, cobalt, iron, copper and zinc. There is also a series in which selenium is added. Of course, these elements are not used in pure form, but in the form of salts (sulfates and phosphates) obtained by chemical synthesis. All of them have passed the necessary testing, are safe for people. Manufacturers did not forget about lipoic (or thioctic, which is one and the same) acid, which is necessary for the regulation and maintenance of metabolic processes in the body and increase the functionality of many organs.
Selmevit
The Selmevit preparation is closest in composition to Complivit, the instruction of which reports that it contains the same vitamins as Complivit, namely: A, C, the entire line of vitamin B, P, PP, only them quantitative proportions are slightly different.
The microelement palette in Selmevit is very wide. It contains magnesium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, copper, iron, cobalt, manganese, selenium. This drug is produced in tablets coated with a white sweet coating. It is recommended to use “Selmevit” in the same cases as “Complivit”:
- with vitamin deficiency;
- after surgical interventions;
- to strengthen the body after infectious diseases;
- for the prevention of infection and cancer;
- with chronic fatigue;
- with high physical and / or mental stress;
- to slow down aging.
You need to take it one tablet per day. Price - from 200 rubles. for 60 tablets.
But no matter how multi-functional and useful Selmevit is, the instruction warns that it is unacceptable for children under 12 years old, and pregnant women need a doctor’s consultation. Salts of minerals included in the drug can cause such unpleasant reactions as a rash on the body, stomach pain, nausea, kidney pain. When they appear, you need to stop taking these vitamins.
"Oligovit"
This medicine contains 9 vitamins. Common with Complivit is A, PP, E, B (1, 2, 5, 12 and 6), as well as D3. Minerals in Oligovit are: copper, manganese, magnesium, molybdenum, zinc, potassium, cobalt, iron and fluorine.
As can be seen from the list, the drug "Oligovit" is quite rich in nutrients. Instructions for use indicate that you need to take it in the following cases:
- with hypo - or vitamin deficiency;
- with increased loads (physical and / or mental);
- during pregnancy;
- during lactation;
- with meager poor nutrition;
- if the body is weakened by diseases, operations;
- with a decrease in immunity.
Take these vitamins one unit per 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, health may worsen, nausea, abdominal pains may appear, and cardiac activity may be impaired. Two words about the Complivit Mom vitamins. They are cheap: 60 capsules cost up to 200 rubles. The complex contains 11 vitamins and 7 essential minerals. The disadvantage can be called too large, uncomfortable for taking pills.
Decamevite, Revit, and Undevit
The drug "Decamevit" is prescribed for such conditions:
- avitaminosis;
- hypovitaminosis;
- elderly age;
- physical exhaustion;
- recovery from surgery or illness;
- after a course of antibiotics.
Consumers leave double reviews about the effectiveness of the drug "Decamevit". The composition of vitamins is excellent. Each tablet has 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 "Decamevit" Ukraine.
Analogs of the drug can be known to many since childhood, "Revit", "Undevit." They are available in the form of tablets of sweet and sour taste. Their composition is not very rich. So, in “Revita” there are vitamins A, C, B2 and B1. Indications for use:
- avitaminosis;
- fatigue;
- reduced immunity;
- poor nutrition;
- recovery of the body after illness.
Buyers note the low effectiveness of the drug and adverse reactions, such as abdominal pain, nausea, rash.
The composition of "Undevit" is richer. There are vitamins 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 "Revita", plus everything, it is prescribed after a course of chemotherapy or taking antibiotics. Reviews about the drug are different. As a merit, its low price (45 rubles) and ease of reception are noted. Disadvantages consumers call 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 themselves buy this not the cheapest, but quite affordable vitamin complex for healing and strengthening hair, nails, and for protecting against viral infections. However, instructions for use tell a completely different story about the pharmacological properties of the drug "Pentovit". The price (reviews indicate that in different pharmacies it varies from 120 to 150 rubles per 50 tablets), the drug is high, considering that it needs to be taken 6 units a day (three times 2 tablets) for a whole month.
Pentovit helps in the following conditions:
- radiculitis;
- headache;
- asthenia;
- neuritis;
- neuralgia;
- nervousness, stress;
- body pain 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, therefore, they buy it as a prophylactic to raise 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 the blood exchange between the mother and the 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. What is this drug prescribed for? 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 adverse reactions. It can cause itching, swelling, rashes, belching, nausea, flatulence.
"Revalid": instructions for use
This drug is a wonderful tool for those who want to have healthy fluffy hair and strong nails. "Revalid" contains a lot of useful and bioactive substances. It:
- 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;
- extracts of millet and wheat germ;
- yeast.
All these substances determine the pharmacological effect of the drug "Revalid". Instructions for use states that they release it in the form of gelatin 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 medication includes vitamins A, E, C and yeast selenium. It participates in the synthesis of proteins and in the activity of hormones, strengthens the immune system, improves the functioning of the female genital organs, heals the hair, nails, skin, stimulates the reproductive system, and slows down aging. That is why Triovit is very useful for women. It is prescribed for vitamin deficiency, chronic fatigue, some problems with the female genital organs, with an unfavorable environment, high physical exertion, nicotine addiction, under the influence of radiation of different types. Triovit is available in capsules.
Take them, according to the instructions, you need 1 piece per day for a month. According to the testimony, the doctor prescribes 2 capsules per day. Customer reviews about Triovit are positive. Respondents noted a visible effect after ingestion - a decrease in fatigue, improvement of skin and hair. Side effects from the use of the drug are not observed.