"Selmevit": composition of vitamins
The Selmevit complex is designed to provide the body with all the necessary nutrients. Contains vitamins:
- A (retinol acetate) - 1650 IU;
- E (α-tocopherol acetate) - 7.50 mg;
- B1 (thiamine hydrochloride) - 581 mcg;
- B2 (riboflavin) - 1.00 mg;
- B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) - 2.50 mg;
- C (ascorbic acid) - 35.00 mg;
- B3 (nicotinamide) - 4.00 mg;
- B9 (folic acid) - 0.05 mg;
- P (rutin) - 12.50 mg;
- B5 (calcium pantothenate) - 2.5 mg;
- B12 (cyanocobalamin) - 0.003 mg;
- N (thioctic acid) -1.00 mg;
- U (methionine) - 100.00 mg.
The composition of the drug also includes minerals, these are:
- phosphorus - 30.00 mg;
- iron - 2.50 mg;
- manganese - 1.25 mg;
- copper - 0.40 mg;
- zinc - 2.00 mg;
- magnesium - 40.00 mg;
- calcium - 25.00 mg;
- cobalt - 0.05 mg;
- selenium - 0.025 mg.
Composition and release form
The product is available in the form of convex pink tablets. The drug is sold in packs of 30 or 60 pieces. The effectiveness of the complex depends on the components. The composition of Selmevit vitamins is presented below:
Item name | Concentration per 1 tablet in mg |
Ascorbic acid | 35 |
Riboflavin | 1 |
Thiamine | 0,581 |
Pyridoxine | 2,5 |
Retinol acetate (vitamin A) | 0,568 |
Tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) | 7,5 |
Methionine | 100 |
Rutoside | 12,5 |
Calcium | 25 |
Phosphorus | 30 |
Folic acid | 0,05 |
Iron | 2,5 |
Nicotinamide | 4 |
Manganese | 1,25 |
Cyanocobalamin | 0,003 |
Lipoic acid | 1 |
Magnesium | 40 |
Zinc | 2 |
Copper | 0,4 |
Sodium Selenite | 0,025 |
Cobalt | 0,05 |
Talc | Excipients up to 1 gram |
Potato starch | |
Gelatin | |
Calcium stearate | |
Wheat flour | |
Sucrose | |
Lemon acid | |
Azorubine dye | |
Wax | |
Titanium dioxide | |
Povidone | |
Magnesium hydroxycarbonate | |
Methylcellulose |
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
The drug is a complex of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Due to the multicomponent nature of Selmevit, its pharmacodynamics have not been fully studied. Each element of the complex has its own effect on the patient’s body:
- Retinol acetate helps maintain the normal condition of the skin and mucous membranes, and improves vision.
- Methionine provides a pronounced antioxidant and hepatoprotective effect. The element enhances the action of enzymes, hormones, proteins, vitamins, and activates metabolic processes.
- Vitamin E has antioxidant properties, has a positive effect on the functions of nervous and muscle tissue, prevents hemolysis, activates the gonads, and ensures the stability of red blood cells.
- Lipoic acid regulates carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, improves liver function, provides a lipotropic effect, and regulates cholesterol metabolism.
- Pantothenic acid (an element of coenzyme A) plays an important role in oxidative processes, triggers the regeneration of skin cells (epithelium) and the membranes of internal organs (endothelium).
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a coenzyme involved in protein metabolism and the production of neurotransmitters.
- Riboflavin normalizes cellular respiration and visual perception.
- Thiamine hydrochloride regulates the functioning of the nervous system and regulates carbohydrate metabolism.
- Rutoside (vitamin P) is involved in redox reactions and provides an antioxidant effect.
- Folic acid normalizes erythropoiesis, activates the synthesis of nucleotides, amino acids, and nucleic acids.
- Ascorbic acid has a positive effect on the maturation of red blood cells, hemoglobin production, and collagen production. In addition, this element contributes to the proper formation and maintenance of the normal condition of cartilage, bones, and teeth.
- Nicotinamide is involved in tissue respiration, fat and carbohydrate metabolism.
- Iron is involved in the process of hematopoiesis and ensures the delivery of oxygen to tissues.
- Calcium ensures the complete formation of bone substance, participates in blood clotting, normal myocardial function, and contraction of skeletal and smooth muscles.
- Cobalt improves the body's protective functions and regulates metabolic processes.
- Manganese takes part in the development of bone tissue, immune reactions, and tissue respiration processes.
- Selenium provides an antioxidant effect, reduces the impact of negative external factors on the body (radiation, ecology, carcinogens, etc.).
- Phosphorus is part of ATP (a source of energy for body cells), improves the mineralization of bone tissue and teeth.
- Magnesium reduces the risk of developing kidney stones, normalizes blood pressure, provides a calming effect, and activates the synthesis of calcitonin and parathyroid hormone.
- Copper strengthens the walls of blood vessels, prevents oxygen starvation of organs and tissues, and osteoporosis.
- Zinc is involved in the metabolism of hormones, fatty and nucleic acids, proteins, and carbohydrates.
Indications for use
It is important to consult your doctor before starting to use this product. The vitamin complex is prescribed to patients with the following indications:
- deficiency of minerals in the body;
- increased physical and mental stress;
- period after long-term treatment, surgical operations;
- living in areas with unfavorable environmental conditions;
- avitaminosis;
- low body resistance to stress and unfavorable environmental factors;
- immunodeficiency.
Pharmalogical action and pharmacokinetics
Selmevit vitamins are made using a special technology that helps combine all components without losing their effectiveness. The action of the complex depends on the active components. Here they are represented by thirteen vitamins and nine minerals. Each of them has its own characteristics:
- (vitamin A) - responsible for metabolism in the skin and mucous membranes. Affects the functioning of the visual apparatus.
- Tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) is endowed with a pronounced antioxidant effect. Normalizes the number of red blood cells. Prevents the occurrence and development of hemolysis. It has a beneficial effect on the reproductive system and on the processes occurring in the tissues of the nervous system and muscles.
- (vitamin B1) - acts as a coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism. Affects the functioning of nerve cells.
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is one of the main catalysts for cell respiration processes. Affects visual perception.
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) - functions as a coenzyme in protein metabolism. It has the same role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters.
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is responsible for the synthesis of collagen particles. Affects the formation of cartilage, bone tissue, teeth. Keeps them in an unchanged condition. Affects hemoglobin and takes part in the maturation of red blood cells.
- Nicotinamide (vitamin B3) - is involved in the tissue respiration system. Affects fat and carbohydrate processes.
- Folic acid (vitamin B9) is an integral element in the synthesis of nucleotides, amino acids and nucleic acids. Important for stable erythropoiesis.
- Rutoside (vitamin P) - is involved in redox metabolism. Endowed with antioxidant qualities. Preserves ascrbic acid in human tissues.
- Calcium pantothenate is an integral part of coenzyme A, which works in the functions of acetylation and oxidation. Responsible for the construction and processes of renewal and restoration of the epithelium and endothelium.
- Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) is part of nucleotide synthesis. Responsible for normal growth, hematopoiesis and epithelial functions. Affects the metabolism of folic acid and myelin synthesis.
- N) - normalizes metabolic processes of lipid and carbohydrate functions. Has lipotropic properties. Affects cholesterol and liver.
- Methionine (vitamin U) - characterized by metabolic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant qualities. Involved in the joining of biologically important elements. Stimulates the work of hormones, vitamins, enzymes and proteins.
- Iron - participates in the metabolic processes of erythropoiesis. It is an integral element of hemoglobin. Delivers oxygen to tissue cells.
- Cobalt - affects metabolism. Strengthens the body's immune response.
- Calcium - participates in the process of bone formation. Affects blood clotting. Responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses. Affects the contractile functions of skeletal and smooth muscle tissue. Normalizes the functioning of the myocardium.
- Copper - warns against anemia and tissue hypoxia. Prevents the development of osteoporosis. Strengthens blood vessels.
- Zinc - affects the metabolism of nucleic acids and protein elements. It affects the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and hormones.
- Magnesium - brings blood pressure levels into line. Has a sedative effect. Together with calcium, it activates the production of calcitonin and parathyroid hormone. Prevents the occurrence of kidney stones.
- Phosphorus is responsible for the strength of bones and teeth. Increases mineralization of the body. It is part of adenosine triphosphate, which is responsible for cellular energy.
- Manganese - affects bone development. Involved in tissue respiration. Participates in metabolic processes responsible for immunity.
- Selenium is endowed with antioxidant qualities. Reduces the negative impact of external factors on the human body.
Selmevit vitamins are distinguished by their effectiveness due to the complex effect of all components on the body at once. In this case, it is impossible to trace the action of individual elements. Also, all substances cannot immediately participate in bioresearch.
Pharmacological group
Selmevit vitamins contain 11 water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins as active components. The product also contains 9 minerals that have the required therapeutic effect.
Vitamin E acts as a major antioxidant with the ability to bind and neutralize free radicals. The product prevents the destruction of red blood cells and maintains their stability at the required level. The drug has a positive effect on the condition of the gonads of the nervous system and muscle tissue.
Vitamin A maintains the functional condition of the skin and mucous membranes, and also has a positive effect on the organs of vision. Vitamins take an active part in metabolic processes and are powerful antioxidants. The product is required for the normal course of processes, the production of collagen fibers of connective tissue.
Vitamin C also ensures the strengthening of the bone base of the skeleton, cartilage tissue of joints and other structures of the musculoskeletal system. The product has a positive effect on the vascular walls of capillaries. Vitamin B1 takes part in the normal functioning of the nervous system and is an enzyme in most passive systems of the human body.
Vitamin B2 acts as the main catalyst for the respiratory process and the release of stored energy in cells. The drug ensures the normal functioning of nerve tissues. Vitamin B5 is the main structural component of coenzyme A, which takes part in the process of tissue respiration and ensures the regeneration of the skin. Vitamin B6 takes part in the production of neurotransmitters, and is also directly involved in the metabolism of protein compounds.
Vitamin B12 is necessary for the normal absorption of folic acid. It takes an active part in nucleotide metabolism. Vitamin P has antioxidant properties and is directly involved in the redox reactions of cells. The product ensures the deposition of ascorbic acid in tissues. Methionine is an antioxidant and has a hepatoprotective effect. The product protects liver cells from destruction and negative effects.
Calcium is the main component of the mineral matrix of bone tissue. Phosphorus ensures the health of bone tissue, as well as teeth, ensuring their strength. Magnesium has a positive effect on the nervous system and ensures the restoration of systemic blood pressure by preventing the formation of insoluble stones in the kidneys. Copper restores tissue respiration and prevents oxygen starvation. Against this background, the likelihood of developing anemia is excluded.
Iron is the main component of hemoglobin in red blood cells, which takes part in the transport of oxygen in the blood from the lung tissues. The composition ensures the prevention of anemia. Manganese takes an active part in various immune reactions of the body. They take part in all types of metabolic reactions, and provide support for the physiological level of hormones in the body. Cobalt increases the functional activity of the immune system and activates the body's general defenses by regulating metabolic processes. The component is an antioxidant that reduces the negative effects of determining factors.
Indications
This complex is also indicated for:
- prevention and treatment of deficiency of vitamins and minerals (the use of this drug is especially important for people living in areas with environmentally unfavorable factors and a lack of selenium);
- people whose occupation is associated with increased physical and mental stress;
- increasing the body's resistance to various stresses and negative influences of the external environment;
- recovery after surgery, serious injuries and prevention of exacerbations of chronic diseases.
Selmevit vitamins are ideal for women. They have a positive effect on the body. Preserve youth and health. They contain a powerful antioxidant complex and such important elements for women as vitamins A, E, C, PP, as well as cysteine, methionine, zinc and selenium.
The vitamin-mineral complex also has a beneficial effect on the male body. Helps fight stress and nervous tension. Increases endurance and performance. Contains substances important for men: selenium, vitamin C, A and E, methionine.
The drug prevents the lack of micronutrients that the body needs for the coordinated functioning of all organs.
Indications for use and choice between two drugs
Selmevit vitamins are prescribed and used to eliminate already developed hypovitaminosis, as well as for their prevention. Consequently, indications for taking this drug are symptoms of various hypovitaminosis or deficiencies of mineral components, or conditions of the body in which the development of such deficiencies is likely.
Symptoms common to many hypovitaminosis are:
- Loss of strength, fatigue;
- Sudden mood swings, depression;
- Lack of appetite;
- Sleep disorders;
- Problems concentrating;
- Dermatitis, dryness and flaking of the skin;
- Poor hair condition, hair loss.
Many hypovitaminosis is accompanied by specific symptoms, which only a doctor should evaluate for an accurate diagnosis. If such manifestations are truly associated with vitamin deficiency, Selmevit may be prescribed to eliminate them.
On a note
To maintain healthy hair, Selmevit vitamins can be prescribed when hair problems themselves are associated precisely with a lack of certain vitamins or minerals (usually zinc). If hair loss occurs for other reasons and is not associated with vitamin deficiency, then taking Selmevit is unlikely to have a pronounced effect.
In an advanced form, hypovitaminosis can develop into avitaminosis with serious consequences for the body and even a threat to life. In these cases, it may no longer be necessary to use complexes like Selmevit Intensive, but shock doses of specific missing vitamins from monovitamin preparations.
The prescription of Selmevit is justified for conditions that are associated with an increased need for minerals and vitamins. For example, the manufacturer indicates as indications for prophylactic use of the drug:
- Various infectious diseases associated with toxic syndrome (including ARVI). It is interesting that advertising of Selmevit vitamins places the main emphasis on their use specifically for acute respiratory viral infections;
- Great physical and emotional stress;
- Severe dietary restrictions;
- Taking certain antibiotics, as well as certain medications that affect the absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Since many symptoms of hypovitaminosis can also be signs of diseases of a completely different nature, before taking Selmevit, you should consult a doctor who will assess the body’s expected need for vitamins in a particular situation and will be able to choose a more suitable remedy between Selmevit and Selmevit Intensive. He will also give special instructions for taking the drug, if needed.
Method of application, dosage
Before starting to use a vitamin-mineral product, you should obtain a doctor's prescription. The duration of the appointment is determined by the specialist. The drug is intended for oral use.
If there is a lack of vitamins and minerals, adults and children over the age of 12 should take one tablet per day. The medicine should be taken after meals with plenty of water.
In case of vitamin-mineral deficiency, when there is excessive physical and mental stress on the body, take one tablet of Selmevit vitamins twice a day. The photo clearly demonstrates their appearance and packaging.
Analogs
Other drugs containing a complex of vitamins and minerals can be considered as popular analogues of the drug Selmevit.
Bion 3 is a multivitamin product that helps normalize the balance of vitamins in the patient’s body. The drug is prescribed to adults and adolescents over the age of 14 years. The products ensure the restoration of vitamins and minerals in the body.
The drug Angiovit includes B vitamins. The drug is often used to prevent the occurrence of vitamin deficiency in patients of various categories of the population. In pediatric practice, the composition can be used as prescribed by a doctor after comparing all the risks. Angiovitis can also be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding according to indications.
The complex of vitamins and minerals Complivit is a balanced vitamin and mineral composition. Due to the use of special technologies, one tablet contains components that retain all their beneficial properties. One tablet of the product satisfies the patient’s daily need for vitamins and minerals.
Interaction with other drugs
“Selmevit” can be combined with almost any drug. Despite this, vitamin C can increase the concentration in the blood:
- salicylates;
- tetracyclines;
- benzylpenicillins;
- ethinyl estradiol.
In addition, ascorbic acid reduces the saturation of contraceptives used orally. Reduces the anticoagulant property of coumarin derivatives.
Calcium-based products (for example, Kolestyramine, Neomycin) reduce the absorption of retinol acetate.
Vitamin E increases the effect of cardiac glycosides, as well as non-steroidal and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Vitamins "Selmevit": reviews from doctors
Many doctors believe that this complex is a good vitamin. "Selmevit" is often prescribed by doctors. It is recommended to drink them if there is a lack of vitamins and minerals. It is also prescribed after a long illness to restore strength. Selmevit vitamins are prescribed to women to maintain health. Reviews from gynecologists about them are only positive. They explain this choice by the presence of selenium in them, which is a strong antioxidant and has a beneficial effect on the reproductive function of women. The drug is often prescribed in combination with other drugs for the treatment of infertility. It is noted that the product contains all the elements necessary for humans that have a beneficial effect on the body.
People's opinions about Selmevit vitamins
Selmevit vitamins have many positive reviews. Reviews say that after taking them, you feel a surge of strength, sleep improves, and the nervous system calms down. Stress resistance, vigor and energy appear. Performance increases. Lethargy, passivity, and drowsiness go away. The body gets less tired. Some women note that their hair not only stopped falling out, but also began to grow more intensively. Nails became stronger, skin became fresher, and its general condition improved.
Many people drink them regularly in spring and autumn. There are those who use the complex year-round, that is, they drink for two months, and then take a break for 30 days.
Negative reviews indicate that after taking vitamins, the stomach may hurt, and sometimes headaches appear. It is advised not to drink them on an empty stomach.
Some people did not feel any changes in their body condition after taking the drug. They consider the complex useless and say that it is not worth spending money on such a purchase. It is better to eat right, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.
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For 3 years now I have been drinking Selmevit vitamins periodically 1-2 times a year.
For prevention in the fall, I use Selmevit, ginger with lemon, herbal tea and natural yogurt from Evitalia starter culture.
Basically, therapists prescribe Complivit and Vitrum to everyone, but I settled on Selmevit because it contains selenium.
Selenium is also contained in the vitamins Duovit, Perfectil, and Alphabet.
Like many minerals, selenium has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, nails, hair, and also fights free radicals.