Proviten JR IV
Rx৳ 300/unit
Pack: ৳ 300
৳ 300/unit
Pack: ৳ 300
At a glance
Multivitamin-Multimineral A-Z preparations for Juniors is used as a daily multivitamin maintenance dosage for infants and children aged up to 11 years receiving parenteral nutrition.
Indications
- Daily vitamin maintenance for children up to 11 years receiving parenteral nutrition
- Surgery, extensive burns, fractures and other trauma
- Severe infectious diseases
- Comatose states
Pharmacology
Vitamins and minerals are essential for normal metabolic functions including hematopoiesis. Depending on ingredients, may support metabolic functions as well as protein and DNA synthesis.
Dosage
Pediatric Dose (Syrup):
- Infants up to 1 year: 1 teaspoon daily
- Children 1-4 years: 1-2 teaspoons daily
- Children 4-12 years: 2-3 teaspoons daily
- Adults: 3-4 teaspoons daily
Pediatric Dose (IV):
- <1 kg: Daily dose 30% (1.5 ml)
- 1-3 kg: Daily dose 65% (3.25 ml)
- 3 kg+ to 11 years: Daily dose 5 ml
Side effects
Side Effects:
- Generally well tolerated
- Rare anaphylactic reactions
- Anaphylactic reactions with large IV thiamine doses (risk negligible if co-administered with other B vitamins)
- Rash, erythema, pruritus, headache, dizziness, agitation, anxiety, diplopia, urticaria, shortness of breath, angioedema
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: IV preparation not recommended in pregnancy.
Pregnancy Category: A — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
- Do not use in over dosage
- Caution with warfarin sodium-type anticoagulant therapy (contains Vitamin K)
- Large doses or oral/parenteral vitamin E supplementation not recommended
- Additional vitamin A may be required in low birth weight infants
- Polysorbates associated with E-Ferol syndrome in low birth weight infants
Overdose effects
Overdose may cause vitamin and mineral toxicity; symptomatic treatment.
Storage conditions
Store in cool, dry place and away from light; keep out of reach of children.