Medicines based on vitamins and minerals are necessary preparations for a healthy human condition. This is especially important for the growth of the child. With the help of vitamin preparations, the body of children and adolescents is saturated with necessary microelements and nutrients, which ensure the proper formation and development of all organs and systems.
Along with such well-known medicines as Duovit, Vitrum, Complivit Active for children and adolescents is also one of the most well-known vitamin preparations. Vitamins Complivit Active is a substance developed by Russian specialists, which includes a rich vitamin and mineral complex. The product is intended for teenagers and school-age children, helps strengthen defenses, rapid growth and mental development, protects children from viruses and infections, and replenishes the body with all the most important biologically active substances. In general, Complivit for children is an excellent tool for maintaining the strength and health of schoolchildren.
Release form and composition
The dosage form of Complivit-active for children is film-coated tablets: oblong, biconvex, green to light green in color; the core at the break has a yellow-gray color interspersed with various shades (30, 60 or 100 pieces in polypropylene cans, 1 can in a cardboard pack).
Active ingredients in 1 film-coated tablet:
- α-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) – 10 mg;
- folic acid (vitamin B9) – 0.2 mg;
- retinol acetate (vitamin A) – 0.791 2 mg;
- ascorbic acid (vitamin C) – 50 mg;
- ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) – 0.002 5 mg;
- Thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin B1) – 1 mg;
- nicotinamide (vitamin PP) – 7.5 mg;
- cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) – 0.003 mg;
- riboflavin (vitamin B2) – 1 mg;
- rutoside (rutin) (vitamin P) – 10 mg;
- calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5) – 5 mg;
- pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) – 1.5 mg;
- phosphorus (in the form of calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate) – 27 mg;
- zinc (in the form of zinc sulfate heptahydrate) – 5 mg;
- fluorine (in the form of sodium fluoride) – 0.5 mg;
- selenium (in the form of sodium selenite) – 0.01 mg;
- iodine (in the form of sodium iodide) – 0.1 mg;
- copper (in the form of copper sulfate pentahydrate) – 1 mg;
- manganese (in the form of manganese sulfate monohydrate) – 1 mg;
- magnesium (in the form of magnesium oxide) – 22 mg;
- calcium (in the form of calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate) – 35 mg;
- iron (in the form of ferrous fumarate) – 10 mg.
Auxiliary components:
- core – talc, potato starch, citric acid, low molecular weight povidone, calcium stearate, stearic acid, sucrose;
- shell – hyprolose, macrogol 4000, low molecular weight povidone, titanium dioxide, talc, quinoline yellow dye (E104), indigo carmine.
Instructions for use of Complivita for children
- Complivit syrup for newborns Calcium D3 . At the first stage of preparation, it is necessary to dilute the dry powder from the package with boiled water at room temperature into 2/3 of the bottle. Shake until the mixture is homogeneous, add water to the neck of the bottle and shake again. Repeat shaking every time before giving the dietary supplement to the baby. Children over one year old can take 5-10 ml once a day with meals, infants up to one year old, 5 ml. It is not recommended to give such dietary supplements to patients with active tuberculosis, fructose intolerance, osteoporosis, and hypercalcemia. Side effects include allergic reactions, headaches, problems with digesting food, and increased blood pressure.
- Complivit Active chewable tablets . It is important that the baby chews and washes down the tablet, so that the drug is better absorbed in the child’s body. Children from 3 to 6 years old are given one tablet once a day, and if your little one is over 6 years old, then this dose is given twice a day. Such supplements should not be given to children under 3 years of age, or to those children who suffer from thyroid problems, sucrose deficiency or fructose intolerance. When taking this vitamin complex, allergies to some of its components may occur.
- Complivit Active for children . The tablets are taken once a day, 1 tablet after meals. Recommended course – 1 month. Dietary supplements are not given to children under 7 years of age. It is dangerous for children with hypervitaminosis, high levels of calcium or iron in the body to take this drug. The manufacturer indicates that allergic reactions may occur when taken.
- Complement for children Healthy eyes . The dosage of chewable lozenges is as follows: from 3 to 7 years - 1 per day with meals. When the baby turns 7 or enters adolescence, you can increase the dose to 2 lozenges per day. Diabetes mellitus may be a reason for refusing a vitamin complex.
- Complivit Active Bears . If your son or daughter has been diagnosed with diabetes, or you have noticed an allergy to dyes or other components included in this dietary supplement, it is better to stop taking it. Manufacturers advise children from 3 to 11 years old to chew one marmalade per day; for older children, the number of lozenges should be increased to 2 pieces. They should be consumed immediately after eating.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Complivit-active is one of the combined multivitamin preparations with macro- and microelements.
The pharmacological effect of the complex is due to the properties of the vitamins and minerals included in its composition:
- ergocalciferol: prevents the development of rickets, is necessary to maintain the metabolic processes of phosphorus and calcium, improves their absorption in the small intestine;
- retinol acetate: ensures normal function of mucous membranes, skin, and vision;
- pyridoxine hydrochloride: participates in the synthesis of neurotransmitters and protein metabolism (as a coenzyme);
- α-tocopherol acetate: has an antioxidant effect, prevents hemolysis, maintains the stability of red blood cells, has a positive effect on the functions of muscle and nervous tissue, gonads;
- folic acid: necessary for normal erythropoiesis, participates in the synthesis of nucleic acids, nucleotides, amino acids;
- thiamine hydrochloride: takes part in carbohydrate metabolism, the functioning of the nervous system (as a coenzyme);
- riboflavin: is one of the most important catalysts for the processes of visual perception and cellular respiration;
- cyanocobalamin: is one of the important factors in normal growth, development of epithelial cells and hematopoiesis; participates in the synthesis of nucleotides, is necessary for the synthesis of myelin and folic acid metabolism;
- nicotinamide: takes part in the processes of tissue respiration, carbohydrate and fat metabolism;
- ascorbic acid: affects the formation of hemoglobin and the maturation of red blood cells, participates in the formation/maintenance of the function and structure of cartilage, teeth, bones, ensures collagen synthesis;
- calcium pantothenate: participates in the processes of oxidation and acetylation (as a component of coenzyme A); promotes the construction and regeneration of endothelium and epithelium;
- rutin: necessary for redox processes, promotes the deposition of ascorbic acid in tissues, has antioxidant properties;
- copper: strengthens vascular walls, prevents the development of anemia and oxygen starvation of tissues and organs, helps prevent osteoporosis;
- cobalt: increases the body's defenses, regulates metabolic processes;
- iron: necessary for erythropoiesis, ensures oxygen transport to tissues (as part of hemoglobin);
- calcium: required for blood clotting, bone formation, transmission of nerve impulses, normal myocardial activity, contraction of smooth and skeletal muscles;
- fluoride: is one of the essential elements for normal development and growth of the body, reduces the incidence of dental caries;
- selenium: has an antioxidant effect, protecting tissues and cells of the body from the effects of adverse environmental factors, takes part in the regulation of tissue elasticity;
- magnesium: necessary for protein biosynthesis and energy metabolism, reduces the excitability of the nervous system, prevents the formation of kidney stones;
- manganese: required for normal growth, metabolism, osteogenesis processes, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism;
- phosphorus: part of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the source of cell energy, strengthens teeth and bone tissue, enhances mineralization;
- iodine: is part of the thyroid hormones, which controls the intensity of energy metabolism, actively influencing the state of the central nervous system, physical and mental development of a person;
- zinc: takes part in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, nucleic acids, hormones and fatty acids.
The compatibility of the components included in the tablets is ensured by a special technology for the production of vitamin and mineral complexes.
Pharmacokinetics
Since the effect of Complivit-active is the combined effect of its constituent components, it is not possible to conduct studies of the kinetic parameters of the drug.
Reviews of vitamins for children Complivit
Most product reviews are often positive. Parents highlight many positive features.
- The drug is easy to use. Calcium D3 can easily be added to baby food if the baby refuses to simply drink it from a spoon. In order to persuade parents to take certain types of supplements, it sometimes takes a lot of effort for parents. Complivit dietary supplements have a pleasant taste, so it won’t take long to persuade your baby. On the contrary, it is better not to allow your little sweet tooth to independently manage the intake of the drug. After all, due to the fact that lozenges, dragees and marmalades are so tasty, the baby can eat them more than normal. In addition, it is considered a convenient factor that the supplement is taken once a day, and is not divided into three doses.
- Consumers also consider the price of Complivit to be a positive aspect.
- Among the disadvantages, consumers highlight the rather large size of the tablets and their solid structure. It is difficult for the fragile teeth of young children to chew dense tablets. Therefore, they are recommended to consume Complivit in the form of gummy bears. Another reason for negative reviews is allergic reactions that dietary supplements can cause.
Remember that Complivit is a dietary supplement!
To keep your children healthy, it is not at all necessary to use synthetic vitamins. You just need to focus your efforts on organizing a balanced and nutritious diet and physical activity for your baby.
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Indications for use
According to the instructions, Complivit-Aktiv is prescribed to children 7–12 years old in the following cases:
- hypovitaminosis, avitaminosis, lack of microelements and minerals in the body during the period of growth and development (treatment and prevention);
- insufficient/unbalanced nutrition;
- the need to increase the body's resistance to high mental/physical stress and regular sports;
- living in regions with unfavorable environmental conditions.
Analogs
Vitrum Baby
Unipharm, Inc., USA
Price from 550 to 700 rubles
Vitrum Baby is a balanced combination of vitamins and minerals created for children from 3 to 5 years old. The medicine is completely safe, made taking into account the needs of the child’s body, strengthens the immune system, helps to recover from many ailments, and replenishes the body with necessary substances. Available in chewable tablets in various animal shapes.
Pros:
- Natural and safe product
- Convenient release form for very young children
- Virtually no adverse reactions
Minuses:
- There are some contraindications
- Considerable cost.
Duovit
KRKA, Slovenia
Price from 160 to 250 rubles
Duovit is a combination medicine that includes a combination of microelements and vitamins as active ingredients. Intended for adults and children over 10 years old, it replenishes the lack of minerals and vitamins, strengthens the body, and also helps it fight diseases and the negative influence of the external environment. Dispensed in the form of dragees.
Pros:
- An effective remedy
- Affordable price.
Minuses:
- Duration of admission
- Allergy development is possible.
Contraindications
Complivit should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to the components, or in children under 12 years of age.
ComplivitD3 is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance, hypervitaminosis, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, osteoporosis, calcium nephrourolithiasis, decalcifying tumors (sarcoidosis, myeloma, bone metastases), pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic renal failure.
Calcium Complivit should not be given to children under 3 years of age. Pregnant and lactating women should take the complex with caution. There are negative reviews about Complivit - its overdose can cause physical and psychological pathologies in the child’s development.
The daily dosage of ComplivitD3 for pregnant women is 600 IU of vitamin D3 and 1500 mg of calcium.
