Generic
Vitamin A + Vitamin-B complex + Vitamin-C + Vitamin-D + Vitamin E IV prep
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At a glance
This preparation is a daily multivitamin maintenance dosage for adults and children aged 11 years and above receiving parenteral nutrition. It is also indicated in other situations include surgery, extensive burns, fractures and other trauma, severe infectious diseases and comatose states.
Description
It is an IV multivitamin preparation containing Vitamins A, B-complex, C, D and E.
Indications
- Daily multivitamin maintenance for patients receiving parenteral nutrition
- Surgery, extensive burns, fractures and other trauma
- Severe infectious diseases
- Comatose states
Therapeutic class
Vitamins & Minerals
Pharmacological class
Vitamin
Pharmacology
Vitamin A plays an essential role in the function of retina and is essential for growth and differentiation of epithelial tissue. Vitamin B plays a role in the synthesis and maintenance of coenzyme A. Vitamin C is necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair. Vitamin D is supplemented for prevention and cure of nutritional and metabolic rickets. Vitamin E is an antioxidant which preserves essential cellular constituents.
Mechanism of action
Fulfills deficiencies of Vitamins A, B-complex, C, D and E, supporting normal body function.
Dosage
Adult Dose (IV):
- 1 vial/day
Child Dose (11 years and above) (IV):
- 1 vial/day
Administration
- Reconstitute by adding 5ml of sterile Water for injection or 0.9% Sodium Chloride or 5% Glucose injection
- Administer by slow Intravenous injection (at least over 10 minutes) or further diluted for intravenous infusion
- To minimize vitamin losses in parenteral nutrition admixtures, add the vitamins immediately prior to administration and complete administration within 24 hours
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, consult your doctor.
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Anaphylactic reactions have been reported following large intravenous doses of Thiamine
- Urticaria and rash
- Very rare reports of anaphylactic reactions following IV injection/infusion over 1-4 minutes
Precautions & warnings
- Anaphylactic reactions may occur in allergic subjects susceptible to Thiamine (Vitamin B1) and nicotinamide components
- Mild allergic reactions (sneezing, mild asthma) are warning signs
- Due to glychocolic acid content, repeated and prolonged administration in patients with jaundice of hepatic origin or severe biochemical evidence of cholestasis requires careful monitoring of liver function
- In impaired kidney function, fat-soluble vitamin levels should be carefully monitored
Contraindications
- Pre-existing hypervitaminosis
- Known hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients
- Pre-existing intolerance to thiamine
- Impaired hepatic function
- Hyperparathyroidism (due to hypercalcaemic complications)
Drug interactions
No known significant interactions.
Food interactions
Food interactions are not significant.
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Category: A — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Use in lactation
Use in Lactation: Consult your doctor.
Pediatric use
Indicated for children aged 11 years and above
Geriatric use
Safe for elderly
Renal / hepatic impairment
Renal Impairment: Monitor fat-soluble vitamin levels carefully
Hepatic Impairment: Contraindicated in impaired hepatic function
Overdose effects
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reactions.
Treatment: Supportive care.
Storage conditions
Store in a dry place, away from light and heat; keep out of reach of children.