Triovit (Beta-carotene, tocopherol acetate, vitamin C, Se) capsules №30

Description

Triovit (Beta-carotene, tocopherol acetate, vitamin C, Se) capsules №30

Composition:

• Beta-carotene 10 mg;
• Tocopherol acetate 40 mg;
• Ascorbic acid 100 mg;
• Selenium 50 mcg.

Excipients: magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide.

Description:

Triovit capsules contain antioxidant vitamins: C (ascorbic acid), E (alpha-tocopherol acetate), beta-carotene (provitamin A) and the trace element selenium. Vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene protect against free radical damage to cells and tissues of the body.

• Beta-carotene is a precursor (provitamin) of vitamin A. As a biological antioxidant, it protects cell membrane lipids and other substances from free radical oxidation. In the chain reaction of free radicals, among other products, an active singlet form of oxygen is formed, and beta-carotene converts it into a more stable triplet form.
• Vitamin E acts as a biological antioxidant in the lipophilic environment of the cell and protects cell membrane lipids and other substances (enzymes, DNA) from free radical oxidation. This forms a more stable tocopheryl radical, which is then converted back to tocopherol by ascorbic acid or enzymes.
• Vitamin C acts as a biological antioxidant in the hydrophilic environment of the cell. It neutralizes free radicals. This produces more stable ascorbic radicals, which are then converted in various ways and with glutathione peroxidase back to ascorbic acid and dihydroascorbic acid. Vitamin C, along with vitamin E, prevents the formation of toxic nitrosamines from N-nitroso compounds contained in food.
• The trace element selenium is a component of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which removes peroxides and free radicals from cells. Glutathione peroxidase catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and some other hydroxyl peroxides, and along with other antioxidants protects the cell from oxidative damage.

Recommendations for use:

• persons whose usual diet does not provide enough vitamins C, E, beta-carotene (provitamin A) and selenium;
• persons experiencing physical and mental overload;
• elderly people with impaired natural defense system and reduced absorption of vitamins and minerals;
• smokers – due to excessive formation of free radicals;
• persons exposed to various types of radiation (computer work, prolonged exposure to the sun);
• persons living in ecologically dangerous areas (industrial areas, centers of large cities, etc.).

Contraindications

Triovit is not prescribed if the patient has previously been identified with sensitivity to beta-carotene, tocopherol acetate, ascorbic acid and selenium.
With extreme caution, Triovit is prescribed to patients with diabetes mellitus and children over 10 years of age. In addition, it is better to refuse to prescribe the drug if the patient suffers from an increased allergenic background, since the composition of the drug contains azo dye E122, which can cause allergic reactions, including attacks of bronchial asthma.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Reception of Triovit during pregnancy and lactation is possible only under medical supervision.

Method of administration and dosage

Triovit can be taken by children after reaching the age of 10, 1 capsule per day under medical supervision. Adults take the drug 1 or 2 capsules per day. The capsules are taken after or during the meal with a small amount of water. The duration of the therapy is 60 days, repeated courses of treatment are possible only according to the doctor’s prescription.

Overdose

Taking high doses of Triovit can cause vomiting, nausea and yellow discoloration of nails and skin. If symptoms of an overdose are detected, it is recommended to stop taking the drug and consult with your doctor.

Side effects

In rare cases, when taking Triovit, a patient may develop various allergic reactions. When taking Triovit, those who suffer from hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid are primarily susceptible to allergic reactions. Also, when using the drug, it is possible to stain urine and skin in yellow, which is clinically safe and does not require discontinuation of the drug.