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Minigadine is used in the prevention of micronutrient deficiencies in children, anorexia, underdevelopment. Let's find out what Minigadine drug works in the article below.
1. Ingredients Minigadine
Each 5 ml of Minigadine solution contains:
Lactobionate Calcium U.S.P: 700mg Ammonium Citrate Iron III U.S.P: 15mg Sulphate Zinc B.P: 22.5mg Hexahydrate Magnesium Chloride B.P: 42.5 mg Monohydrate Manganese Sulphate B.P: 6mg Iodized Peptone: 0.5mg
2. What does Minigadine do?
Minigadine helps provide a daily dose of vitamins for children during growth and recovery (after illness, infection or surgery).
The drug is also used in cases of children with vitamin deficiency. Especially used for children with anorexia, growth retardation, malnutrition.
3. Dosage of the drug Minigadine
Dosage of the drug Minigadine varies depending on the age of the child:
Children from 1 to 6 years old: 2.5 ml (half a teaspoon), 2 times a day. Children 7-15 years old: 5 ml (one teaspoon), 2 times a day.
4. How to take Minigadine?
Can use pure Minigadine syrup or mix it with a little water, give it to children before meals. Remember to shake well before use.
In the process of taking the drug, parents should note that Minigadine is contraindicated for people who are allergic to any of its ingredients.
6. Be careful when using Minigadine
When using Minigadine with other drugs containing vitamin A, the dose must be carefully calculated so that the child does not have an excess of vitamin A.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take more than 8000 IU of vitamin A per day (equivalent to more than 8000 IU of vitamin A per day). 5ml Minigadine syrup/day).
In case the patient has mild hypercalciuria or renal failure, or there is evidence of urolithiasis, urinary calcium excretion should be checked; If necessary, the dose should be reduced or calcium-containing therapies should be discontinued.
Caution: Do not use Minigadine after the expiration date stated on the label.
7. Interactions with other drugs
Using Minigadine at the same time with drugs containing glucocorticoids, phenytoin, food containing phytate, oxalate will reduce the absorption of calcium in the intestine.
Therefore, during use, if you experience any reaction, you should notify the doctor if the child experiences any unwanted effects during the use of the drug.
The above are the uses of Minigadine, patients need to read the instructions carefully before using and consult a doctor to achieve the best results.
