"Totem" medication. Instructions

The drug "Totem" (in ampoules) instruction refers to preparations of a combined type. The drug contains the essential microelements essential for the maintenance of hematopoiesis processes. Active substances: gluconates of copper, manganese and iron. The latter component, being one of the main constituents of hemoglobin, iron-containing enzymes, myoglobin, performs important tasks: oxygen transport, stimulation of erythropoiesis. The substance is involved in the process of oxidative metabolism. Manganese and copper, contributing to iron absorption and hemoglobin synthesis, are part of enzyme systems, which in turn take part in the main processes of oxidation-reduction type in the human body. As a rule, iron salts are absorbed only partially (with oral intake by 20-30%). Against the background of a decrease in the reserves of this component in the body, the degree of absorption increases. Basically, absorption is carried out in the duodenum and small intestine. With the intake of manganese, copper and iron in the complex, a disorder in the assimilation of Fe is prevented, which is likely when they are taken separately.

The drug "Totem". Instructions. Price. Indications

The medicine, the cost of which is about 300 r, is prescribed for iron deficiency anemia of different nature. The drug is indicated in pregnancy, chronic bleeding, during lactation, during the active development of children, with malnutrition, permanent physical stress.

Mode of application

The contents of the ampoules are dissolved in the liquid (except alcohol, milk, coffee or tea). The medicine is drunk after a meal or with food. For patients with twelve years in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia recommend 2-4 amp. Children from the month of life calculating the dose of the drug "Totem" instruction recommends taking into account the weight - 5-10 mg of iron per kilogram per day. The duration of therapy is three to six months. If the anemia is not completely eliminated, the treatment is continued as prescribed by the specialist. Control of therapeutic effectiveness of the drug is carried out after three to four weeks. When iron deficiency is used, doses are half that of anemia. Preventive maintenance of insufficiency Fe at pregnancy is carried out in a dosage of 50 mg a day. The drug is taken from the fourth month of the term.

"Totem" medication. Instructions. Adverse Reactions

On the basis of taking the remedy, allergies occur in the form of skin manifestations: itching, rashes, urticaria. Anaphylactic shock may occur rarely . The drug may help stain feces in a dark (black) color. This phenomenon has no negative consequences for the body. When taking the remedy, there are disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, in some cases requiring dose adjustments. Against the background of therapy and prevention, there is a change in the color of the enamel on teeth in a number of cases. To prevent this effect, it is not recommended to delay the solution in the mouth for a long time before swallowing.

Contraindications

The tool "Totem" instruction does not recommend for anemia, not associated with a lack of iron, as well as with individual intolerance of the elements contained in the medication.