DEAVIT 10 ml

WHAT Deavit AND WHAT IT IS USED
It contains active substances retinol palmitate (vitamin A) and ergocalciferol (vitamin D).
Vitamin A is used for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with a deficiency of this vitamin - dry eye mucosa (xerophthalmia), and night blindness (day-blindness). Used in complex treatment of rickets, anemia due to iron deficiency (iron deficiency anemia), overactive thyroid gland, poor absorption of food (hypotrophy).
Vitamin D is used for the prevention and treatment of rickets in children, and also for the treatment of diseases associated with reduced function of the parathyroid glands.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE Deavit
Do not use Deavit if:
you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substances vitamin A and D or any of the other ingredients of the drug;
You know that you have hypervitaminosis A or D;
suffer from severe acute and chronic diseases of the liver and kidneys;
have severe atherosclerosis;
have severe disorders of metabolism of calcium and phosphorus;
have heart failure;
you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substances vitamin A and D or to peanuts and soybeans (in the composition of vitamin A contained peanut butter).
Take special care with Deavit
The product is used with caution in elderly patients as intensive deposition of calcium in the body enhances the development of atherosclerosis.

Tell your doctor if:
You know that you have high cholesterol, calcium and phosphorus in the blood;
suffering from lung diseases such as sarcoidosis or tuberkuza;
have peptic ulcer disease;
you are allergic to peanuts and soybeans.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor if you take:
laxatives, cholestyramine, colestipol, sucralfate or aluminum-containing products. They reduce the absorption of the drug in the body;
Vitamin E - enhances the absorption of vitamin A;
Vitamin A separately - high doses can cause deficiency of vitamin D;
ascorbic acid (vitamin C) - is lowered her antiscorbutic effect;
oral contraceptives (birth control drugs) - reduce the effect of vitamin A;
barbiturates and hydantoin products - lowering effect of vitamin D;
calcium-containing products and thiazide diuretics (saluretin, dehidratin-neo) - a risk of increased calcium levels in the blood;
corticosteroids by mouth - vitamin A inhibits their action;
thyroxine - weakens the action of vitamin A.
Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Taking Deavit with food and drink
Foods with a low protein content (if you are a vegetarian) decrease absorption of the drug.

Pregnancy and lactation
Before taking any medicine during pregnancy, be sure to consult your doctor.
If you are pregnant intake Deavit should be done only under the supervision of your doctor. There is evidence that daily doses of vitamin A, higher than 6000 UI can have a damaging effect on the fetus (congenital abnormalities, growth retardation).
High doses of vitamin D during pregnancy are also associated with changes in the fetus -potiskane function of the parathyroid glands, development of the narrowing of the aorta, the occurrence of hypersensitivity to the action of the vitamin in the newborn.

Driving and using machines
With prolonged use at high doses is a possible development of tiredness and sleepiness, which under certain conditions can adversely affect motor control and ability to concentrate attention. While not pass these phenomena do not drive or perform activities requiring alertness.

3. HOW TO TAKE Deavit
Always take Deavit just as you have been told by your doctor. If you're not sure, ask your doctor. You must not change the dose or discontinuation of therapy without first consulting with your doctor, even if you feel well.

Method of administration
The recommended daily dose is 11-16 drops Deavit for adults and children - 5-10 drops for infants - 3-6 drops.

If you take more than the amount Deavit
If you take a dose higher than prescribed, you may experience allergic reactions, somnolence, fatigue, headache, feeling of thirst, palpitations, increased blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, itching and reddening of the skin, increased sweating .
Stop taking the medicine immediately and turn immediately to your doctor or the nearest health facility.

If you forget to take Deavit
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Take your next dose at the time of its adoption, or consult your doctor.

If you need to stop taking Deavit
The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician. Discontinuation of treatment done after consulting your doctor.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Deavit can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

During treatment with Deavit possible following adverse reactions:
High doses of vitamin D lead to the onset of cardiac disorders, headache, dizziness, fatigue, dizziness, thirst, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness and bone pain, increased sweating. In overdose may occur allergic reactions;
prolonged intake of vitamin A may develop anemia and decreased platelet values, tiredness, headache, irritability, increased intracranial pressure (can mimic a brain tumor), abnormal vision, redness, itching and peeling of the skin. They can be observed and bone and joint pains, dilution bone structure, a higher incidence of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections are rarely observed jaundice, and liver enlargement.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor.

5. HOW TO STORE Deavit
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not store above 25 ° C.
Store in original container, protected from light.
Shelf life after opening: 1 month.
The drug should not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The shelf life includes the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Deavit
The active ingredients are retinol palmitate (retinol palmitate) 30 000 UI and ergocalciferol (ergocalciferol) 40,000 UI in 1 ml.
The other ingredients are chlorocresol; sunflower oil, refined.

Deavit looks like and contents of the pack
Transparent, yellow, oily liquid, with the smell of sunflower oil and buttery flavor. 10 ml solution in a brown glass bottle with a plastic cap with dropper device in a cardboard box along with a leaflet to the consumer.