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Vitasun drug belongs to the group of minerals and vitamins with the main ingredients being Iron 50mg and folic acid 500mcg. The drug is prepared in the form of an oral solution packed in boxes of 20 plastic tubes x 10ml. Let's find out more details about: uses, usage, indications for taking Vitasun through the following article:
1. What are the uses of Vitasun?
1.1. The effect of the drug Vitasun Iron is an essential mineral for Hemoglobin, Myoglobin and the respiratory enzymes Cytochrome C. They are commonly used in the treatment or support to improve iron deficiency in the blood. Usually iron is better combined with folic acid than iron alone. Folic acid: belongs to B vitamins, is converted into Tetrahydrofolate when entering the body, plays an important role in metabolic reactions, synthesizing Purin/Pyrimidine Nucleotid. Also essential for normal erythropoiesis. If the body lacks folic acid, it can cause megaloblastic anemia and increase the risk of neural tube defects in children.
1.2. Indications for taking the drug Vitasun Vitasun medicine is indicated for use in the following cases:
Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia Pregnant women Breastfeeding women Malnourished people Post-surgery patients Growing children , iron deficiency anemia, stunting, growth retardation. Patients with blood loss, iron absorption disorders such as poor iron absorption.
2. How to use Vitasun effectively?
Usage:
Vitasun drug is used for oral administration, do not take medicine while lying down. Rotate one end by hand without cutting with a knife or scissors, so it is recommended to drink directly without dilution. The best time to take the drug is before meals. Dosage:
Dosage and duration of Vitasun drug treatment depend on the degree of iron deficiency of each person and age.
Adults and children > 12 years old: use 1 ampoule / time, use 2 times a day. Children from 2-12 years old: use 1 ampoule / time / day. Children under 2 years old: use 1⁄2 ampoules 2 times a day or as directed by a doctor. If anemia is evident, the patient needs to be treated with drugs for 3 to 5 months until the hemoglobin value is normal. Thereafter, the patient continued treatment for the next several weeks at the indicated dose for the latent iron deficiency.
3. What should be done in case of overdose or missed dose of Vitasun?
How to handle a missed dose:
When the patient forgets a dose, make up for the missed dose as soon as possible. Skip the make up dose when it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose of Vitasun for the purpose of making up for a missed dose.
Treatment when overdose:
When using an overdose, the patient may experience some symptoms such as: Abdominal pain, nausea, shock, dehydration, drowsiness, acidosis, serious can cause death in young children.
If the patient experiences serious, life-threatening symptoms, immediately go to a medical center for timely treatment. Selected treatment:
Wash the stomach immediately with milk and pump Deferoxamine solution into the stomach. In case of need to raise blood pressure, should use Dopamine. If kidney failure requires hemodialysis. Simultaneously adjust acid base and electrolyte balance, rehydrate adequately if necessary.
4. Contraindications to taking Vitasun
Vitasun drug should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to Iron or folic acid or any other ingredients in the drug. The patient has iron overload.
5. Side effects occur when taking Vitasun
During the treatment of Vitasun, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Digestive disorders such as: constipation or diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain. Pass black stools. Skin rash, urticaria, itching. If the patient shows any unusual symptoms, immediately notify a qualified medical professional for timely treatment.
6. Vitasun drug interactions
The following are some of the interactions that have been reported when Vitasun is combined with two or more other drugs, including:
Co-administration of Vitasun with Sulphasalazine will reduce folate absorption. Decreased metabolism of folate leads to a decrease in folate of oral contraceptives. Decrease in serum drug concentrations when used with anticonvulsants. Cotrimoxazol: Reduces the effect of folic acid in the treatment of megaloblastic anemia. Do not take Iron with Ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin, Ofloxacin. Using iron with antacids such as magnesium trisilicate, sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate, tea will reduce iron absorption. Tetracycline combined with Vitasun reduces the absorption of both drugs. Concomitant use with drugs Penicilamine, Methyldopa, Carbidopa/Levodopa reduces the absorption of these drugs. To ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment, patients should list all the drugs they are taking with their doctor or other diseases they have to have the right medication direction.
7. Notes when using Vitasun for treatment
Here are the notes when using Vitasun treatment:
Vitasun helps supplement iron and folic acid for pregnant women and pregnant women. However, it is necessary to carefully follow the doctor's instructions on the amount and duration of use. The drug does not affect the ability to drive and use machines. Do not use the drug when suspected of having gastrointestinal diseases such as: ileitis, ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcer, cautiously using the drug for people with Folate-dependent tumors. Patients with normal blood iron levels should not take the drug for a long time. Store the drug at a temperature < 30 degrees Celsius and avoid sunlight. Keep out of sight of children. Do not use the medicine after the expiry date or the medicine shows signs of expiration. The above is important information about Vitasun medicine, hoping to help users use it for the right purpose and dose to bring the best effect for health.
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