Pentavit
Pentavit Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Each ml drop contains:
Cod Liver Oil 50 mgPantothenic acid 5 mgVitamin B1 1.6 mgVitamin B2 1 mgVitamin B3 10 mgVitamin B6 1 mgVitamin C 50 mgVitamin A plays an essential role in the function of retina and is essential for growh and differentiation of epithelial tissue.
Vitamin B complex Plays a role in the synthesis and maintenance of coenzyme A. Necessary for lipid metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, tissue respiration, glycogenolysis, inhibition of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) synthesis. May increaase chylomicron triglyceride removal from plasma.
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin): Required for the maintenance of normal erthropoiesis, nucleprotein and myelin synthesis, cell reproduction and normal growth; intrinsic factor, a glycoprotein secreted by the gastric mucosa, is required for active absorption of Vitamin B12 from the Gl tract. Necessary for normal tissue respiration; plays a role in activation of pyridoxine and conversion of tryptophan to niacin.
Vitamin C: Necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair; plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways including synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids; also plays a role in conversion of folic acid to folinic acid.
| Trade Name | Pentavit |
| Generic | Vitamin A, D, C + Vitamin B-complex |
| Type | Pediatric Drops |
| Therapeutic Class | Specific combined vitamin preparations |
| Manufacturer | Cipla Ltd |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Dietary supplement for infants, Dietary supplements (Vitamin deficiencies), Prevention and treatment of vitamin deficiency in children and infants., Vitamin or mineral supplement
Dosage
Pentavit dosage
Below 1 year: 9-10 drops (0.3 ml)1 year and above: 23-25 drops (1.0 ml) once daily or as advised by the physicians.
Side Effects
Multivitamin preparation with ordinary doses of component are usually nontoxic.
Interaction
Vitamin a Decreased absorption with neomycin. Increased risk of hypervitaminosis A with synthetic retinoids eg, acitretin, isotretinoin and tretinoin. Increased risk of toxicity when used with alcohol.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Contraindication
Supplemental vitamins should not be prescribed for patients with haemochromatosis or Wilson's disease. Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients is contraindicated. Excessive doses of vitamin A and D can lead to hypervitaminosis. When multivitamin preparations are prescribed allowance must be made for vitamins from other sources.
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