Femibion ​​multivitamin complex with folic acid for nursing mothers

One of the most common questions among expectant mothers is: “Which prenatal vitamins are best to choose?” It is addressed not only to the obstetrician-gynecologist, but also to the pharmacist, friends and relatives. Many women turn to other mothers who have already taken vitamins with questions. The desire to find the best vitamin and mineral complex that will help meet the needs of a developing baby and avoid problems with one’s own health is understandable and deserves only praise. Scientists have long known that the optimal intake of nutrients into the body of a pregnant and nursing mother determines a lot!

Now medical scientists support the point of view that even a balanced diet according to all the rules is not able to satisfy the needs of a pregnant woman for vitamins and minerals 100%. After all, the need for some of them during pregnancy increases two to three times. And if we take into account that today’s food contains much less nutrients than a hundred years ago, then the expectant mother would have to eat portions that are unrealistic in size.

The situation is aggravated by the fact that in Russia, the majority of women already have a deficiency of certain substances at the time of conception. And during pregnancy it continues to increase. The Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences showed that every woman carrying a child has a deficiency of pyridoxine (vitamin B6), 96% - thiamine (vitamin B1), 77% - folic acid (vitamin B9) and 64% - ascorbic acid (vitamin WITH).

So what vitamins to choose for pregnant and nursing mothers so that the child develops correctly?

Many people focus on the purchaseability (popularity) of a particular drug in the pharmacy. However, such an assessment is rather superficial. It is subjective and does not take into account important medical aspects. It turns out that the therapeutic effectiveness of most vitamin-mineral complexes largely depends on the composition and form of the active substance. It is this parameter that determines the bioavailability of the nutrient, i.e. how well the substance is absorbed and can benefit the body, especially during such an important period when a new life is being formed.

Folic acid for mother and child

Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin B9. Substances derived from it are scientifically grouped under the name folate. Vitamin B9 is essential in the processes of birth and growth of new cells. The functioning of the circulatory and immune systems depends on its content in the human body. Therefore, the presence of folic acid is especially important during the formation of the fetus during pregnancy and in the first months of the newborn’s life. A lack of vitamin B9 in the first year of a child’s life delays the development of the nervous system and mental abilities.

Vitamin B9 enters the body of a nursing mother along with food: green vegetables, citrus fruits, bananas, nuts, fish, liver, legumes. During cooking, some of the folic acid is destroyed, especially during heat treatment. According to WHO recommendations and Russian documents, breastfeeding women should consume an additional 500 mcg of folic acid per day .

If a woman in the postpartum period suffers from folic acid deficiency, then apathy, drowsiness, decreased milk supply, and depression are clinically observed. All this negatively affects the physical, psycho-emotional and spiritual state of the young mother, her child and the entire family as a whole, the quality of life decreases and there is no full feeling of the joy of motherhood.

Karnaukh E.V., Plugatareva M.V.

"Folic acid in human life"

Can this drug be used during lactation?

Breastfeeding is an important time in the life of mother and baby. During this period, the child actively gains weight and receives all the necessary vitamins from mother’s milk. A woman’s body spends a lot of calories producing useful elements and often depletes its own resources.

The lack of necessary substances affects the appearance and condition of the hair, skin and nails of a young mother. To compensate for this deficiency, women are recommended to take vitamins for nursing, including Femibion. This drug can be taken during lactation; it will help take care of yourself and your baby.

Preparations Femibion ​​2 and Femibion ​​1 during breastfeeding

It must be remembered that only a doctor can prescribe taking synthetic folic acid. Self-medication can lead to its excess, which, according to recent studies by Norwegian and American doctors, can increase the risk of developing autism in children and provoke bronchial asthma. You can, of course, take only folic acid. But to preserve vitamin B9 in the tissues of the body, it is necessary to have a sufficient amount of vitamin C. Moreover, during lactation, the mother’s needs increase not only for folate. Therefore, doctors recommend taking multivitamin complexes, which contain vitamin B9 along with other vitamins and minerals. One of these medications is Femibion ​​1 and Femibion ​​2. In the register of medicines, they are in the group of dietary supplements (dietary additives).

Composition of the drug, release form

The drug Femibion ​​2 additionally contains a capsule with omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin E

The peculiarity of the drug Femibion ​​is that the supplement contains not only folic acid in its pure form, but also its derivative - methylfolate. Recent scientific data indicate that half of women produce insufficient amounts of enzymes involved in the absorption of folic acid by the body. Therefore, a substance more suitable in such cases was synthesized, which was called metafolin (methylfolate).

Femibion ​​1, Femibion ​​2 are multivitamin supplements in the form of tablets, which contain a complex of the following components:

• Vitamins: B1 (1.2 mg), B2 (1.6 mg), B5 (6 mg), B6 ​​(1.9 mg), B12 (3.5 mcg), H (60 mcg), E (13 mg), C (110 mg).
• Folic acid (vitamin B9) – 200 mcg.
• Metafolin - 208 mcg.
• Iodine - 150 mcg.

The Femibion ​​2 complex contains capsules added to the tablets, which have the following active ingredients:

• One type of omega-3 fatty acid, DHA - 200 mg.
• Vitamin E - 12 mg.

Therapeutic effect

Taking Femibion ​​daily allows a nursing mother to replenish the deficiency of vitamins and microelements. The process of recovery of the mother's body after childbirth is accelerated, the immune system is strengthened, well-being improves, and performance increases. The use of the drug has a positive effect on the quantity and quality of breast milk, and accordingly on the growth and development of the child’s body:

• Folic acid activates the growth of new cells, prevents the appearance of mutations and developmental abnormalities, ensures the formation of mental abilities, and stabilizes the nervous system.
• Omega-3 DHA is indispensable for the development and functioning of the brain and the functioning of the nervous system.
• Iodine normalizes the functioning of the thyroid gland, improves basic metabolism, participates in the formation of nerve cells, and is responsible for sexual development. A deficiency of this element can manifest itself in a child in slow growth, impaired speech development, dental problems, and frequent colds.
• B vitamins take part in metabolic processes, the formation of the musculoskeletal system, and the synthesis of antibodies.
• Vitamins E and C protect the baby from infections, neutralize toxins, and promote iron absorption.

Indications for the use of Femibion ​​drugs for a nursing mother

The drug Femibion ​​2 is intended for nursing mothers. According to the instructions, it can be used starting from the thirteenth week of pregnancy and throughout the entire period of lactation. The decision to use the supplement must be agreed with your doctor. Femibion ​​2 can be prescribed in the following cases:

• inability to have a balanced diet;
• reduced immunity;
• severe fatigue;
• nervous disorders from depression to aggression;
• insufficient absorption of folic acid;
• anemia;
• poor condition of skin, hair, nails;
• problems with the thyroid gland.

Instructions for use

The drug Femibion ​​2 (tablet and capsule) should be taken once a day during a meal or immediately after it. Taking the medicine before meals may irritate the stomach lining and cause nausea. The tablet and capsule should be swallowed completely with a little water. They are taken both in one appointment and in different ones. For example, a tablet is swallowed during breakfast, and a capsule during lunch. The order of administration does not matter. Due to the fact that the supplement has a slight tonic effect, it is not recommended for use in the evening. Otherwise, you may have problems sleeping. If you exceed the recommended dose for a long time, hypervitaminosis may occur, and with it disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. One package of the drug contains thirty tablets and the same number of capsules.

Side effects

Using the Femibion ​​2 supplement may cause some side effects in mother and baby:

• allergic reaction in case of intolerance to the components: redness of the skin, rash, itching.
• nausea, belching, heartburn after swallowing a tablet or capsule;
• onset of apathy.

After the first and subsequent doses, it is important to monitor the baby’s reaction. If he does not have allergies, sleep or eating disorders, then there is no need to worry. Otherwise, you should stop using the supplement and consult your doctor. If there were negative reactions during pregnancy to the drug Femibion ​​1, then there is a high risk of their occurrence when using the drug Femibion ​​2 during lactation.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the Femibion ​​2 supplement include intolerance to the constituent components. But when taking other medications at the same time, the following should be considered:

• the use of drugs that contain zinc simultaneously with Femibion ​​leads to a decrease in the effectiveness of folic acid;
• if the mother has problems with the pancreas and is advised by her doctor to take additional zinc-containing medications, then they are prescribed a few hours after taking Femibion;
• the use of methionine contributes to the premature removal of folate from the body.

Indications for use

The product is a mineral-vitamin complex. The main indication is planning and pregnancy.

The drug is used to replenish the expectant mother’s body with useful micro- and macroelements, vitamins necessary for pregnancy to proceed without complications and for normal fetal development. The product can also be used if there is a deficiency of vitamins, macro- and microelements in the body.

Indications:

• when planning pregnancy - taken no later than six months in advance;
• lack of vitamins caused by improper or poor nutrition;
• development of early toxicosis - with a lack of nutrients.

Femibion ​​during pregnancy is prescribed to compensate for vitamin deficiencies.
The complex of B vitamins provides the body with the necessary carbohydrates, affects carbohydrate metabolism, improving metabolic functions. Antioxidants help saturate cells with oxygen and protect against the formation of free radicals. The components of the product strengthen the mother's immune system and improve the functioning of the thyroid gland.

Femibion ​​2 analogs

There is a large selection of various supplements on the market for multivitamin complexes for pregnant and nursing mothers. They differ in composition and therapeutic effects, manufacturer and price. For example, the drug Femibion ​​2 does not contain minerals, the intake of which must be replenished with the help of other medications. But Femibion ​​2 contains omega-3 in capsules. Only together with your doctor can you choose the right drug.

Table: multivitamin supplements for women during lactation

Application

The dosage of the drug is calculated according to the indications and characteristics of the patient’s body. It is necessary to adhere to the recommendations prescribed by the doctor throughout the entire treatment period.

For children under 18 years old

There are no contraindications to taking the drug in childhood. However, the product is recommended as an additional source of vitamins, and therefore the dietary supplement is prescribed only with the permission of the attending physician .

For adults

The drug is used during pregnancy, and therefore there is no need to use the drug in other groups of patients.

For pregnant

A dietary supplement is prescribed both during planning and during pregnancy. Take the drug according to the following scheme: 1 capsule 1 time per day during meals, with a sufficient amount of water. Use the product until the end of the breastfeeding period.

For the elderly

The drug is not prescribed to elderly patients. The use of the product has not been studied during pregnancy by older women.

Side effects

The drug is usually well tolerated by patients. However, occasionally undesirable reactions may occur due to the individual characteristics of the body. In this case, the development of allergic reactions to the components is noted. The most common side effects include nausea, redness, and itching.

If itching and redness occur, stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.

If negative reactions develop, it is recommended to stop using the dietary supplement and consult a doctor for symptomatic therapy and possible replacement of the drug.

Contraindications

The dietary supplement is not used in cases of individual intolerance to individual components or allergic reactions.

The drug is also prohibited for pathologies associated with disorders of the thyroid gland - hyperthyroidism. The limitation is due to the iodine content in the product. Before use, consultation with a doctor is required.