Pikovit, syrup 150 ml

Picovit® syrup for children contains a complex of vitamins that are important factors in metabolic processes in the body.

Pikovit syrup contains 9 essential vitamins for children from 1 year old. The drug is used as a preventive measure and also as part of complex therapy to improve well-being with various diseases, to accelerate recovery.

The multivitamin complex has a pleasant fruity taste based on the natural extract of grapefruit and orange, and due to the liquid form of release – syrup, Picovit is easy to give to very young children.

In children in their second year of life, organs and tissues continue to grow, all body systems are formed, therefore, the need for vitamins increases, which help normal development, improve the function of organs and systems, and improve resistance to disease.

Vitamin A is involved in the synthesis of various substances (proteins, lipids, mucopolysaccharides) and ensures normal function of the skin, mucous membranes and eyes.

Vitamin D₃ plays an important role in maintaining the balance of calcium and phosphorus in the body. When it is deficient, calcium content in bone tissue decreases (osteoporosis).

Vitamin B ₁ normalizes heart function and promotes normal functioning of the nervous system.

Vitamin B₂ promotes tissue regeneration processes, including skin cells.

Vitamin B₆ contributes to the structure and function of bones, teeth, gums, influences erythropoiesis, promotes normal functioning of the nervous system.

Vitamin B₁₂ is involved in erythropoiesis, promotes normal functioning of the nervous system. B vitamins are involved in the formation of various enzymes that regulate metabolism in the body.

Vitamin C is involved in the oxidation of a number of biologically active substances, the regulation of metabolism in the connective tissue, carbohydrate metabolism, blood coagulation and tissue regeneration, stimulates the formation of steroid hormones, normalizes capillary permeability. Vitamin C increases resistance to infection and reduces inflammatory reactions.

Vitamin PP and D-panthenol are coenzymes involved in the metabolism of proteins in the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol, in the production of energy and are necessary for the normal functioning of the central nervous system.

Indications

Recommendations for use Picovit syrup:

Composition

Active substances:

Retinol palmitate 1.7

Mio ME/g (vitamin A) – 900 ME,

colocalciferol 1 Mio ME/g (vitamin D3) – 100 IU,

sodium riboflavin phosphate (vitamin B2) – 1 mg,

pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) – 0.6 mg,

thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin B1) – 1 mg,

cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) – 1 µg,

ascorbic acid (vitamin C) – 50 mg,

nicotinamide (vitamin PP) – 5 mg,

dexpanthenol (D-panthenol) – 2 mg.

Auxiliary substances:

agar,

tragacanth gum,

sucrose, dextrose (glucose) liquid,

orange oil,

grapefruit flavoring,

orange flavoring,

Polysorbate 80 (tween 80),

citric acid,

monohydrate,

pain dye [Ponceau 4R] (E124),

sodium benzoate,

purified water.

How to take, the dosage

The drug is taken orally.

Children aged 1 to 3 years: 1 teaspoon 2 times a day (10 ml of syrup per day).

Children aged 4 to 6 years: 1 teaspoon 3 times a day (15 ml syrup per day)

Children aged 7 to 14 years: 1 teaspoon 3-4 times a day (15-20 ml syrup per day).

The syrup can be given from the spoon or mixed with tea, juice or fruit puree. If there is no appetite, the syrup should be given daily for 1 month. Repeat the course of administration in 1-3 months or as recommended by the doctor.

Interaction

Vitamin C increases the effects and side effects of sulfonamide antimicrobials (including the appearance of crystals in the urine).

Special Instructions

It is possible that the urine may turn yellow – it is absolutely harmless and is explained by the presence of riboflavin in the drug.

It is not recommended to take Picovit together with other drugs containing vitamins.

5 ml of Picovit syrup contains 3.3 g of sucrose, 0.7 g of glucose, so the drug is not recommended for children with congenital glucose and fructose intolerance, with glucose/galactose malabsorption syndrome and sucrose/isomaltose deficiency.

The drug contains azo dye E 124, which may cause hypersensitivity reactions, with an asthmatic component. Such reactions are more common in patients with hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid. Benzoic acid has a mildly irritating effect on the skin and mucous membranes.

Contraindications

Overdose

There have been no cases of overdose of the drug.