Unicap T

Combined mineral-vitamin remedy Unicap T is a nutritional supplement for restoring the level of vitamins and minerals in adult patients.

Refers to the preparations "multivitamins + minerals = new formula".

Unicap T is dispensed by pharmacists without prescription. However, a doctor's advice before using the drug will be helpful.

Indications Unicap T

The recommended indication for the use of Unicap T is the insufficient amount of mineral and vitamin substances in the daily diet, which may be a consequence of malnutrition or compliance with strict diets.

An additional indication is an increase in the need for vitamins and minerals:

• with excessive mental and physical exertion;
• during pregnancy and lactation feeding;
• in elderly and debilitated patients;
• during infectious diseases;
• during rehabilitation after trauma;
• after carrying out operative interventions.

Also, Unicap T can be prescribed with insufficient assimilation of nutrients coming from food:

• with enteritis and colitis;
• with intestinal dysbiosis;
• with pathologies of the liver and gallbladder.

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Release form

Unicap T is available in the form of oval convex tablets, covered with a yellowish intestine-soluble coat.

Each of the tablets is presented: vit. A, vit. D3, vit. E, vit. B1, B2, B6, B12, nicotinamide (B3), pantothenic acid, folic acid, ascorbic acid, calcium carbonate, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper sulfate, manganese, chromium, selenium, iodine, and auxiliary excipients.

Tablets in the package: 30 pcs., Placed in a plastic bottle and cardboard package.

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Pharmacodynamics

The pharmacodynamic properties of Unicap T are determined by the constituents of the preparation. The complex effect of a multivitamin agent is expressed in the following:

• improvement of growth and development of the musculoskeletal system;
• protection of epithelial cells from damage and synthesis of rhodopsin;
• normalization of calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body;
• stabilization of protein, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism;
• control over the work of the nervous system;
• maintenance of high-grade respiration of cells;
• the establishment of the process of hematopoiesis and amino acid metabolism;
• formation of hemoglobin and erythrocytes, synthesis of neurotransmitters;
• providing immune protection;
• support for the integrity of epithelial and endothelial tissues;
• stabilization of cardiac muscle performance;
• normalization of thyroid function;
• recovery of the body in the post-operative or post-traumatic period. 

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Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetic abilities of the multivitamin and mineralizing agent Unicap T are a combination of the properties of its constituent substances. Because of this, it is not possible to conduct analytical studies because of the complexity of tracking all ingredients using special markers or biological assays. Similarly, it is impossible to determine the mechanism and production of metabolism Unicap T. 

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Dosing and administration

Unicap T is prescribed with a lack of vitamins and minerals in the body. This occurs when the necessary components in foodstuffs are deficient, when the absorption of vital substances is impaired, with individual need for increased intake, and in disorders of metabolic processes.

Adult patients may take Unicap T as a curative or prophylactic medication at the same time as eating. As a rule, 1 tablet per day is prescribed.

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Use Unicap T during pregnancy

Unicap T is not prohibited for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, if it is taken at recommended dosages. Do not independently increase the dosage of the drug to pregnant women, because the multivitamin product contains vitamin A, which in large doses (more than 10,000 IU) can lead to violations of the fetal development of the unborn child. It is not recommended during pregnancy to take any other mineral-vitamin preparations against the background of pill treatment Unicap T. 

Contraindications

Unicap T is not assigned in the following cases:

• if a patient has a tendency to be allergic to anything from the composition of a multivitamin;
• if there is a severe form of kidney failure (when the creatinine clearance is less than 30 ml per minute);
• in childhood;
• with diagnosed hypervitaminosis.

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Side effects Unicap T

When taking the recommended dose of the drug, unwanted effects usually do not appear.

In rare cases, the development of allergic reactions (skin rashes, redness, itching) or dyspeptic disorders (diarrhea, abdominal pain) is possible.

When there are undesirable manifestations, taking a mineral-vitamin preparation should be stopped.

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Overdose

One-time or constant intake of unreasonably high doses of a mineral-vitamin remedy can cause overdose phenomena. Symptoms of this condition can be the following symptoms:

• wave-like nausea, vomiting;
• retardation, fatigue, decreased efficiency;
• intoxication of the body (vomiting, tenderness in the abdomen, dullness of the skin);
• an allergic reaction (hives, itching and flushing of the skin, up to anaphylactic shock).

Intoxication syndrome develops as a result of taking a large amount of the drug with an aggregate content of more than 40 mg of iron.

At the first signs of intoxication, it is recommended to stop taking the drug, wash the stomach or provoke vomiting, and then consult a medical specialist for help.

When iron is intoxicated, the doctor prescribes an intramuscular injection of Deferoxamine in an amount of 1-2 g every 3-12 hours. 

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Interactions with other drugs

Simultaneous intake of a mineral-vitamin preparation and tetracycline-type antibiotics can worsen the uptake of tetracycline.

Joint administration may worsen the action of Levodopa.

It is not recommended to take additional vitamin-mineral complexes against the background of Unicap T treatment, in order to avoid overdose and hypervitaminosis.

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Storage conditions

Mineral-vitamin remedy should be kept at a temperature mode from +8 to + 25 ° C, avoiding direct sunlight. During storage, the plastic bottle must be tightly closed. Do not allow children to store their medicines.

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Shelf life

Shelf life - up to 2 years. At the end of this period, the drug should be disposed of.

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