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Qalyvit is a drug belonging to the group of vitamins and minerals, containing the main ingredient is a combination of amino acid L-Lysin hydrochloride and vitamins B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12. The drug is used for children from 1 year to 12 years old in case of deficiency of B vitamins. To help you better understand the drug information Qalyvit about its uses, how to use it effectively, please follow the article below.1. What are the effects of Qalyvit?
Each Qalyvit medicine pack contains the following ingredients: L-Lysin hydrochloride 500mg, Vitamin B1 10mg, Vitamin B6 10mg, Vitamin B12 50mcg. Qalyvit is used to supplement the deficiency of B vitamins, participate in the growth process and support the development of children's bodies.
Amino acid L-Lysin hydrochloride is very necessary in the absorption of nutrients, beneficial to meet the development needs of the body. Vitamin B1 helps the process of converting food into APT, the energy needed by all cells, tissues and organs of the body. Vitamin B6 participates in the catalysis in the metabolism of amino acids, glucid, lipids to generate energy and participates in the synthesis of hemoglobin. Vitamin B12 makes red blood cells and is needed for DNA replication, production, and growth. Thanks to the active transport channels Na +, vitamin B1 is absorbed, the excess vitamin will be excreted by the kidneys in the urine in an unchanged form. After entering the body, vitamin B6 is quickly absorbed, stored mainly in the liver, remaining in the brain and muscles, and excreted in the urine. Vitamin B12 is absorbed through the intestine, distributed into the liver parenchyma, daily excretion via bile is about 3 micrograms.
2. What is the use of Qalyvit?
The drug is indicated for use in children in case they need to supplement with B vitamins such as vitamins B1, B6, B12. Qalyvit is prescribed to support the normal development and physiological growth of children.
The drug is not indicated for use when children have allergies, hypersensitivity reactions to any of the ingredients contained in the drug. Contraindicated in children with allergies (bronchial asthma, eczema), cancer, malignant tumors.
3. Dosage and how to take Qalyvit
3.1. How to use Dissolve the amount of medicine to drink in a glass of water or milk, drink before eating and should be taken during the day (morning, noon).
3.2. Dosage The drug is used for children from 1-12 years old, the dosage is according to the specific instructions of the doctor, or you can refer to the recommended dose from the manufacturer as follows
Children 1 year old - under 2 Age: Take half a pack a day, a single dose in the morning or afternoon. Children 2 years old - under 6 years old: Take 1 pack a day, a single dose in the morning or afternoon. Children 6 - 12 years old: Drink 2 packs a day, divided into 2 times in the morning and at noon, 1 pack each time.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Qalyvit
The unwanted effects during the use of the drug may be due to the adverse reactions of the ingredients in the formula of the drug such as:
Vitamin B1: Very rare such as anaphylaxis, sweating systemic, urticaria, dyspnea, rash, pruritus, acute hypertensive crisis. Vitamin B6: Using high doses of 200mg/day may experience signs of severe peripheral neuropathy such as unsteady gait, numbness of feet and hands. Rarely, gastrointestinal signs: vomiting, nausea. Vitamin B12: Rarely, such as anaphylaxis in children, headache, dizziness, bronchospasm, fever, urticaria, skin pruritus, erythema, nausea, arrhythmia secondary to initiating therapy due to hypokalemia. When family members see the child showing any unwanted effects while using the drug, they should stop taking the drug, notify the treating doctor for advice and timely treatment plan.
5. Notes when using Qalyvit
When there is a prescription for medication, it is necessary to inform the doctor of all the medicines the child is using, because some drugs interact that affect the effectiveness of using Qalyvit such as: Calcium, levodopa, aminosalicylate. Use with caution in children with acidosis due to hyperchloremia or children with impaired renal function. In this case, it is necessary to have a doctor's prescription and regular monitoring because there may be an imbalance in amino acids. In case the patient forgets a dose, the child should take it as soon as he remembers, if the time is close to the next dose, it can be skipped. There have been no studies reported when children use the drug overdose. The drug is indicated for use in children from 1 to 12 years old, there have not been studies with pregnant women, nursing mothers, operating machinery or driving vehicles. Qalyvit is a drug to treat vitamin B deficiency, helping the body of children 1-12 years old to grow and develop normally. However, to ensure the safe use of the drug, for the right purpose, you should consult with your doctor and specialist. If you have any questions or concerns related to the use of drugs, please contact your doctor, pharmacist or medical staff for advice and support.
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