Description
Main uses and benefits
- Anemia and iron deficiency : Its main use is to correct problems caused by iron deficiency and to prevent iron-deficiency anemia.
- Fatigue and tiredness : Its ingredients, especially iron and B vitamins, help reduce general fatigue and increase energy.
- Pregnancy : It is often recommended during pregnancy to meet increased needs for iron and folic acid, supporting healthy development of the fetus and preventing maternal anemia.
- Nutritional deficiencies : This syrup helps correct deficiencies in B vitamins and folic acid, which can result from an unbalanced diet.
- Improved appetite and growth : It is indicated for loss of appetite and growth problems, and contains L-lysine hydrochloride, an amino acid that can stimulate appetite.
- Convalescence : It is used to support recovery after an illness or surgery. Active ingredients
According to Laboratoires Farmatrix, the manufacturer, each 5 mL dose of Vivafer syrup contains:
- Elemental iron: 25 mg
- Vitamin B1: 0.5 mg
- Vitamin B2: 0.6 mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.66 mg
Vitamin B12: 2 µg - Vitamin C: 25 mg
- Folic acid: 0.2 mg
L-lysine hydrochloride: 10 mg
L-glutamic acid hydrochloride: 2 mg
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride: 2 mg
Important precautions and adverse effects
- Drug interactions : Iron preparations can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics, such as oral tetracyclines. Do not take these products less than two hours apart.
- Urine/stool color : Yellow urine is a known, harmless effect due to riboflavin (vitamin B2). Darkening of the stools is a common and normal side effect of oral iron supplements.
- Drowsiness : The cyproheptadine in the formula may cause temporary drowsiness or sedation.
Consult a healthcare professional : Always consult a doctor before starting a new supplement, especially if you are pregnant or have a medical condition.
