REVICON FORTE Multivitamins / Minerals / Amino Acids Tablet 100's
Indications/Uses
Dosage/Direction for Use
Or, as directed by a doctor.
Missed Dose: If the patient missed a dose for the day, just give the next dose and the subsequent doses at the usual recommended schedule, i.e, once a day.
Do not double the dose unless recommended by a doctor.
Overdosage
High doses of vitamin A can also cause blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, headache insomnia, irritability, lack of muscle coordination, osteoporosis, osteosclerosis, and seizures.
Iron: Acute iron overdosage (e.g., intake of 1,500 mg elemental iron for a 50 kg adult) can be divided into four stages: Stage I: Occurs up to six hours after ingestion, the principal symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea. Other symptoms include hypotension, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat) and central nervous system depression ranging from lethargy (sleepiness) to coma (state of unconsciousness).
Stage II: May occur 6 to 24 hours after ingestion and is characterized by a temporary remission or signs of overdosage are decreased.
Stage III: GI symptoms recur accompanied by shock, metabolic acidosis (increased acid in the blood), coma, hepatic necrosis (death of liver tissue), jaundice (yellowish color of the skin, eyes and other tissues), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), kidney failure, and pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs).
Stage IV: Occurs several weeks after ingestion and is characterized by GI obstruction (blockage) and liver damage.
What to do if the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage: If the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage, consult a doctor or contact a poison control center immediately.
Administration
Contraindications
Vitamin A is contraindicated in patients who have hypervitaminosis A.
Doses of vitamin A above 2,500 IU are contraindicated in pregnancy.
Iron supplement should be avoided in conditions associated with iron overload (e.g., hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, thalassemia).
Brewer's yeast is contraindicated in those taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.
Special Precautions
Iron should be used cautiously in those with a history of gastritis, peptic ulcer, and GI bleeding.
Individuals with an active or suspected infection should generally avoid iron supplements.
A moderate increase in iron stores has been associated with an increased risk of ischemic heart disease and cancer.
Consult the Doctor: If any undesirable effect occurs.
If the patient is breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using this product. Vitamin A is excreted in human breast milk; doses above 5,000 IU are contraindicated in breastfeeding.
Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
Adverse Reactions
Vitamin A: Dermatitis and photosensitivity reactions.
Vitamin B2: Riboflavin supplements impart a yellow-orange discoloration to urine. This color has no pathological implication.
Iron: Gastrointestinal (GI) side effects such as epigastric pain/discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, or constipation are usually seen with doses of 60 mg or more elemental iron per day; constipation may lead to fecal impaction, particularly in the elderly; anorexia, black/dark stools, bloating, GI irritation, heartburn, metallic taste, vomiting may also occur, as well as exacerbation of diarrhea in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Long-term administration of large amounts of iron may cause hemosiderosis clinically resembling hemochromatosis, which is a genetic condition characterized by excessive iron absorption, excess tissue iron stores, and potential tissue injury.
Brewer's Yeast: Occasional allergic reactions; stomach discomfort and flatulence; migraine headaches have been reported in sensitive individuals.
Drug Interactions
Retinoids (e.g., etretinate, isotretinoin, tretinoin): Avoid concomitant use of retinoids and preparations containing vitamin A or its derivatives because of the potential for additive undesirable effects.
Minocycline: Increased risk of pseudomotor cerebri.
Niacinamide: Carbamazepine: May decrease carbamazepine clearance.
Iron: Cefdinir; bisphosphonates; carbidopa/levodopa; entacapone; fluoroquinolones; levodopa; levothyroxine; methyldopa; mycophenolate mofetil; penicillamine; and tetracyclines: Iron may reduce the absorption of these drugs.
Brewer's Yeast: MAO inhibitors (including phenelzine, tranylcypromine sulfate and pargyline hydrochloride): May cause hypertension.
Tell the doctor about other medicines the patient is taking including supplements and herbal products.
Storage
Protect from light.
Action
It combines the synergistic actions of calcium and magnesium to promote healthy bones. Potassium, coupled with magnesium, and calcium also help regulate muscle contraction and nerve impulses.
It has the essential amino acids methionine and lysine which are vital in muscle tissue building; inositol, a vitamin-like substance; and debittered brewer's yeast which is a delivery form of the B vitamins and other nutrients.
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Features
- Amino Acid
- Minerals
- Multivitamins
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NONRXDRUG-DR-7873-1pc
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₱600 |