Indications for use
The product is a mineral-vitamin complex. The main indication is planning and pregnancy.
The drug is used to replenish the expectant mother’s body with useful micro- and macroelements, vitamins necessary for pregnancy to proceed without complications and for normal fetal development. The product can also be used if there is a deficiency of vitamins, macro- and microelements in the body.
Indications:
- when planning pregnancy - taken no later than six months in advance;
- lack of vitamins caused by improper or poor nutrition;
- development of early toxicosis - with a lack of nutrients.
Femibion during pregnancy is prescribed to compensate for vitamin deficiencies.
The complex of B vitamins provides the body with the necessary carbohydrates, affects carbohydrate metabolism, improving metabolic functions. Antioxidants help saturate cells with oxygen and protect against the formation of free radicals. The components of the product strengthen the mother's immune system and improve the functioning of the thyroid gland.
How to use?
It is recommended to drink Femibion 1 one tablet per day, optimally during the morning meal (before noon). Such a recommendation will eliminate the effect of the drug on nighttime sleep, since many women become more active after taking multivitamins, so taking them in the evening may cause difficulty falling asleep. The product is swallowed whole; the tablet shell must not be damaged.
The Femibion 2 complex is also taken once a day. The expectant mother should alternately drink first the tablet and then the capsule, or vice versa. It is advisable to take both dosage forms during one meal. The drug should be taken with cool liquid, preferably plain still water.
The use of the complex should be abandoned in case of individual intolerance, for example, if a pregnant woman develops a rash, hyperemia, nausea, weakness or any other disorder after taking it.
If the expectant mother reacted with such symptoms to taking the Femibion 1 complex in the first trimester, then from the 13th week it is not recommended to drink complex number 2. In this situation, you should choose other multivitamins for pregnant women. In addition, you should not exceed the recommended daily dosage (1 tablet or 1 tablet 1 capsule), trying to provide the body with more vitamins. Exceeding their quantity can harm both the expectant mother and the baby.
Before taking a dietary supplement, you should familiarize yourself not only with the composition, but also with the recommended dosages. If there is an overdose of beneficial substances, the well-being of a pregnant woman may worsen.
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When planning
Taking Femibion 2 when planning pregnancy is not prohibited, but it is not entirely advisable. The composition of the drug is selected in such a way as to support pregnancy after 13 weeks. During planning, the need arises not for all the components indicated in the composition. During this period, it is enough to drink folic acid, iodine and B vitamins.
Femibion 2 vitamins are taken once a day in the morning. You need to take both an omega-3 capsule and a vitamin tablet. It is important to wash them down with plenty of water. Reception is carried out until childbirth, and in some cases continues further.
Attention! Before taking any vitamin complex, a woman should consult a gynecologist monitoring her pregnancy.
Compound
Femibion is a multicomponent multivitamin complex prescribed during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Compound:
- Folate (folic acid) is a synthetic and natural vitamin that has a positive effect on the course of pregnancy and the development of the child, including after birth.
- Metafolin is a folate derivative.
- Vitamin B1 – participates in the processes of energy supply and carbohydrate metabolism, necessary for the complete saturation of the body with nutrients.
- Vitamin B2 – is directly involved in energy metabolism processes.
- Vitamin B6 – regulates and improves protein metabolism in the body.
- B12 – improves hematopoietic processes, ensures normal development of the nervous system.
Femibion contains substances that are extremely important for the body, especially the expectant mother and her child.
- Vitamin C – ensures the normal development of connective tissue, helps absorb iron, improves the body’s immune properties.
- Tocopherol (vitamin E) – prevents the development of free radicals and exhibits an antioxidant effect.
- Biotin – has a positive effect on the skin, increases elasticity and tightness.
- Calcium pantothenate – supports natural metabolic processes in the body.
- Nicotinamide - improves the protective properties of the skin, increasing resistance and resistance to various negative influences.
- Iodine is an essential element for the normal development and functioning of the thyroid gland, both for the pregnant woman and for the unborn child.
Excipients of the drug:
- filler in the form of MCC (microcrystalline cellulose);
- hydroxypropylcellulose;
- maltodextrin;
- corn starch;
- dye – titanium dioxide;
- dye – iron oxide;
- hydroxypropyl methylcellulose;
- glycerol - acts as an acidity regulator;
- magnesium salts formed from fatty acids.
The complex action of the substances allows you to support the pregnant woman’s body, saturating it with useful macro- and microelements, and also participates in the formation of all systems of the unborn child.
Composition and active ingredients: why are they needed when planning pregnancy
The drug Femobion 1 contains the following active ingredients:
- folates (folic acid and metafolin);
- vitamin C;
- vitamin E;
- B vitamins;
- vitamin PP;
- vitamin H;
- iodine.
Expectant parents urgently need vitamin B9 (folic acid), which ensures active cell division during the growth and development of the fetus, plays a leading role in the formation of the placenta and a healthy nervous system in the fetus, and prevents malformations and complications of pregnancy. Folic acid has been proven effective in preventing pathologies of the fetal neural tube, such as spina bifida and anencephaly (severe brain defects). Taking folic acid for three months before conception can significantly reduce the likelihood of these pathologies. For men, taking folic acid helps reduce the number of male germ cells with the wrong number of chromosomes, thereby preventing genetic diseases of the fetus.
According to the results of clinical studies, it has been established that regular consumption of folic acid for 3–4 months before conception prevents about 80% of cases of child development pathologies.
Many vitamins can be obtained from food, but with folic acid the situation is more complicated. Vitamin B9 is easily destroyed by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, heat (including during cooking) and during long-term storage. In addition, current food products contain less and less nutrients. According to statistics, every second woman is deficient in folic acid, and taking hormonal drugs, alcohol, smoking and intestinal diseases aggravate the problem. Therefore, the first prescription of doctors for future parents is folic acid, in its pure form or as part of complex products.
The maximum amount of folic acid is found in green leaves and fruits of plants, as well as in liver, cottage cheese and eggs.
Femibion 1 contains two forms of folic acid: regular and metafolin (levomefolic acid). Metafolin is a biologically active form of folic acid, the most accessible for absorption in the human body. Thanks to this, the expectant mother taking Femibion is guaranteed to receive the required daily dose of vitamin B9.
Folic acid is often called the “good mood vitamin”, because it has a beneficial effect on a woman’s emotional state and activity, and also helps the functioning of the heart, blood vessels, digestive organs and improves immunity.
Vitamin E or tocopherol plays an equally significant role in the reproduction process. The very name of this substance is translated from Greek as “bearing offspring.” Tocopherol is responsible for the balanced hormonal background of the female body and ensures the normal occurrence of such important processes as ovulation, consolidation of the fertilized egg in the uterus and the formation of the placenta. In representatives of the stronger sex, vitamin E improves sperm quality. Therefore, both future parents are recommended to take tocopherol along with folic acid even before conception.
In addition to folic acid, Femibion contains many other essential vitamins
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) improves immunity, thereby protecting a pregnant woman from pathogens, infections, colds and even allergies. In addition, the powerful antioxidant effect of ascorbic acid protects the woman’s reproductive system from free radicals, accelerates metabolic processes in the body and tissue regeneration. This useful element also helps in the absorption of iron, thereby preventing anemia, which often develops during pregnancy. However, an overdose of ascorbic acid can lead to miscarriage, and it is quite difficult to calculate how much of it is obtained from food. With a high-quality and varied diet, the need for this vitamin can be fully satisfied, so caution should be exercised when consuming it.
B vitamins regulate metabolism, the formation of proteins, the production of the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems of the embryo, as well as its liver and heart, and protect the expectant mother from severe toxicosis. In men, these substances increase sperm viability.
B vitamins have a positive effect on many functions of the female body and increase the chances of safely bearing and giving birth to a healthy baby.
Biotin (vitamin H) is required for the successful division of the child’s cells, as well as for the woman’s well-being and reduction of symptoms of toxicosis, and nicotinic acid (vitamin PP) improves the functions of the digestive tract and the condition of the skin and hair, fights migraines and insomnia, improves blood flow in blood vessels placenta.
The absence of vitamin A (retinol) in Femibion is explained by the availability of data on the potential danger of this substance to the fetus.
Femibion contains the daily requirement of iodine, the deficiency of which in the body increases the risk of miscarriage. In addition, iodine ensures the normal formation of many systems and organs of the unborn child. It is especially important to take iodine supplements for women living in iodine-deficient regions. However, there are a number of contraindications to taking iodine during pregnancy, for example, increased thyroid function, liver and kidney diseases, and others. Therefore, you should not take Femibion without a doctor’s prescription.
In what form is it produced?
Femibion during pregnancy can be prescribed in 2 forms - 1st and 2nd generation. The means differ depending on the purpose.
The dietary supplement is produced in the form of enteric-coated capsules. The color of the tablets is from white to light yellow.
Shapes:
- Femibion 1 - used when planning pregnancy, as well as during pregnancy in the first 12 weeks. Cost – 470-1348 rubles.
- Femibion 2 is a multicomponent drug used during pregnancy, starting from the 13th week. Cost – 754-2445 rubles.
Capsules are packed in plastic blisters of 30 pcs. Blisters are packaged in cardboard packs.
Reviews
There are a lot of reviews about Femibion 1 on the Internet. Let's take a look at some of them.
Yulia, 32 years old
I wanted to limit myself to taking folic acid, but the gynecologist advised me to take Femibion 1 right away three months before conception. I took it for only 2 weeks and gave it up because I had an allergy. Then I just ate healthy food, in the end all the examinations showed that my health and that of the baby without any Femibion during the entire pregnancy were excellent.
Anna, 42 years old
My husband and I are both not young, but we planned to have a child. On the advice of the doctor, I took the vitamin complex Femibion 1 before pregnancy and in the first 12 weeks. I didn't notice any side effects. And this is important because it can be difficult for pregnant women to choose vitamins. The slight toxicosis soon passed, but now I continue to drink Femibion 2. The baby is developing well, and this is the most important thing.
Valentina, 35 years old
I waited 5 years for this pregnancy. I know that many doctors are against taking synthetic vitamins, but my doctor is for such supplements. I took Femibion 1 throughout my pregnancy: first 1, then 2. Interestingly, my friend did not take vitamins, and her nails were terribly breaking and her teeth were crumbling. And I did without it, fortunately. Thank you vitamins.
Galina Ivanovna, 32 years old
Femibion 1 suited me very well. All tests and ultrasounds during pregnancy were normal. It’s good that this drug contains iodine, this is important for me. And a bonus when taking Femibion 1 and Femibion 2 was the excellent condition of nails, teeth and hair. I recommend!.
Pharmacodynamics
The drug is a biologically active food supplement (BAA) necessary to replenish the body with useful substances and vitamins. The action of the components is aimed at adequately replenishing the expectant mother’s body, saturating it with useful substances necessary for the normal course of pregnancy.
The components have a positive effect on the formation and development of the fetus, its internal organs and systems. Femibion 1 additionally contains metafolin, the deficiency of which often occurs against the background of hormonal changes and changes during pregnancy. This substance is indispensable for the adequate development of the fetus.
Femibion 1 contains substances necessary for the adequate development of the child, and Femibion 2 contains substances necessary for the development of the brain and vision of the fetus
Femibion 2 contains up to 200 mg of docosagescaenoic acid, which is necessary for the full development of the brain and the functioning of vision in the fetus. A lack of the substance can lead to disturbances in brain function and hypoxia.
Vitamin complex "Femibion 1": composition
One tablet of the above drug contains 609 mg of active substance. It should be noted that when planning to conceive a child and during this condition, it is the vitamin complex “Femibion 1” that brings maximum benefit to women, the composition of which is as follows:
- calcium ascorbate in the amount of 110 mg;
- vitamin E – about 13 mg;
- calcium pantothenate in the amount of 6 mg;
- pyridoxine hydrochloride – approximately 1.9 mg;
- biotin in the amount of 60 mcg;
- riboflavin – about 1.6 mg;
- thiamine – approximately 1.2 mg;
- potassium iodide in the amount of 150 mcg;
- folic acid – approximately 200 mcg;
- methylfolate in the amount of 208 mcg;
- Cyanocoballamin - approximately 3.5 mcg.
The drug "Femibion 1" also contains excipients. Its composition in this regard is as follows:
- glycerol;
- microcrystalline cellulose;
- maltodextrin;
- corn starch;
- hydroxypropyl methylcellulose;
- titanium dioxide;
- magnesium salts of fatty acids;
- iron oxide;
- Hydroxypropyl cellulose.
The above drug is distinguished by a specially selected composition, which excludes the content of substances that can harm the body of the expectant mother or her baby. For example, it lacks vitamin A. It is known that retinol in the first trimester of pregnancy has a teratogenic effect.
Application
The dosage of the drug is calculated according to the indications and characteristics of the patient’s body. It is necessary to adhere to the recommendations prescribed by the doctor throughout the entire treatment period.
For children under 18 years old
There are no contraindications to taking the drug in childhood. However, the product is recommended as an additional source of vitamins, and therefore the dietary supplement is prescribed only with the permission of the attending physician .
For adults
The drug is used during pregnancy, and therefore there is no need to use the drug in other groups of patients.
For pregnant
A dietary supplement is prescribed both during planning and during pregnancy. Take the drug according to the following scheme: 1 capsule 1 time per day during meals, with a sufficient amount of water. Use the product until the end of the breastfeeding period.
For the elderly
The drug is not prescribed to elderly patients. The use of the product has not been studied during pregnancy by older women.
Price in pharmacies
The multivitamin preparation Femibion 1 is classified as expensive, and, on average, its cost is from 400 rubles. The price is directly dependent on the region of the Russian Federation and pharmacy points.
In Moscow and the region you can buy Femibion from 520 rubles.
The maximum fixed price for Femibion Natalker 1 in pharmacies is 950 rubles per package (30 pieces).
Practice shows that it is better to order vitamins on the official websites of distributors in online pharmacies. This makes it much more economical. In addition, there are often discounts and special programs.
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Contraindications
The dietary supplement is not used in cases of individual intolerance to individual components or allergic reactions.
The drug is also prohibited for pathologies associated with disorders of the thyroid gland - hyperthyroidism. The limitation is due to the iodine content in the product. Before use, consultation with a doctor is required.
Side effects
The drug is usually well tolerated by patients. However, occasionally undesirable reactions may occur due to the individual characteristics of the body. In this case, the development of allergic reactions to the components is noted. The most common side effects include nausea, redness, and itching.
If itching and redness occur, stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.
If negative reactions develop, it is recommended to stop using the dietary supplement and consult a doctor for symptomatic therapy and possible replacement of the drug.
"Femibion 1": reviews during pregnancy
Since this drug is quite popular, today you can easily find many responses from women who took it before conception and during pregnancy. They claim that during this period they did not have any problems with either their health or the baby’s health. The pregnancy proceeded quite well, without complications.
They did not have any vitamin deficiency. The drug "Femibion 1" fully provided them with all the necessary substances.
In addition, as the women noted, they did not have such a phenomenon as early toxicosis. The fact is that this vitamin complex promotes fairly good absorption of folic acid, which is responsible for a woman’s well-being during pregnancy. The body usually simply “passes” this vital substance through itself. In this case, folic acid does not remain in it. This creates the prerequisites for the formation of symptoms of toxicosis. The women were completely healthy in this regard, they felt good, since they regularly took the drug “Femibion 1” before and during pregnancy. Its price, according to the comments, is quite affordable. This is an important additional advantage of the vitamin complex.
Thus, we can conclude that Femibion 1 is an excellent source of vitamins and beneficial elements for the body of the expectant mother and her baby.
special instructions
It is not recommended to exceed the dosage prescribed by your doctor. The drug is not recommended for use as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Taking femibion should be combined with dietary nutrition.
A dietary supplement is prescribed as part of a complex therapeutic effect together with dietary nutrition. Before using capsules, you should consult a specialist.
Analogs
Femibion during pregnancy can occasionally cause the development of allergic reactions associated with the individual characteristics of the body and hormonal changes during this period. In case of intolerance to some additional components, the drug can be replaced with other drugs similar in composition and pharmacological action.
Name of the drug | Active substance/composition | Features/Characteristics | Price |
Pregnoton | Vitamin complex | The drug belongs to the group of products that compensate for the lack of vitamins, macro- and microelements. Produced in the form of sachet bags for internal use. Used in preparation for pregnancy, helps with psycho-emotional overload. It is used for deficiency of folic acid, magnesium, selenium, zinc, iodine, as well as vitamins B2, B6, C and E. Dosage regimen – 1 packet 1 time per day with meals. In this case, the contents of the package must be dissolved in 1 glass of water. Use 3 months before expected conception. Duration of use – 1 month. Do not use during pregnancy or in case of carbohydrate metabolism disorders. | 590-790 rub. |
Elevit | Vitamin-mineral complex | Produced in the form of enteric capsules. The complex includes 12 essential vitamins, 4 minerals and 3 microelements necessary when carrying a child, as well as during breastfeeding. The action of the components is aimed at maintaining the pregnant woman’s body, the normal development of organs and systems of the fetus. The drug is prescribed as maintenance therapy in case of deficiency of nutrients during gestation, as well as at the time of planning conception. Contraindications are various forms and types of hypervitaminosis, renal failure, lactose intolerance. The complex is prescribed with extreme caution for urolithiasis , as well as for kidney and liver diseases. The dosage is 1 tablet 1 time per day with meals. Duration: 1 month before expected pregnancy. | from 673 to 1727 rub. |
Pregnavite | Vitamins and minerals | It is produced in the form of tablets for preparing a drink, as well as in the form of enteric capsules. The drug is used for deficiency of various vitamins, iron, calcium. Prescribed for hypovitaminosis, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Saturates the body with useful substances, helps strengthen the body's protective properties, and improves metabolic processes. Contraindications – intolerance to the components. Tablet dosage regimen – from 1 to 3 pcs. depending on gestational age In the form of effervescent tablets, use according to the following scheme: dissolve 1 pc. in a glass of water and drink before or after meals. The daily norm is 1-2 tablets. The duration of the course is determined by the attending physician. | from 500 rub. |
Centrum | Multi-vitamin complex | Dispensed in the form of enteric-coated tablets. The drug compensates for the lack of vitamins, minerals, macro- and microelements. Prescribed in preparation for pregnancy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Improves the general condition of the patient, strengthens the immune system, helps in the proper formation and development of the fetus. Do not use if you are hypersensitive to some components. The dietary supplement is allowed to be used at any stage of pregnancy. Dosage regimen: 1 tablet 1 time per day with a sufficient amount of water. Consumed during meals. The duration of the course is individual, depending on the purpose. | from 499 rub. |
Complimentary Mom | Multivitamins and minerals | A combination product that contains various vitamins, minerals, macro-microelements necessary for the normal functioning of the body and intrauterine development of the fetus. Dietary supplements are prescribed for hypovitaminosis during pregnancy planning. Restrictions for use are: childhood, urolithiasis, high levels of calcium or iron in the body, as well as hypervitaminosis A. The product improves the general condition of the body, increases resistance to various diseases, and promotes the adequate formation and development of the unborn child. As therapy, 1 capsule is prescribed daily, 1 time per day during or after meals. The duration of the course is determined by the doctor. | from 235 rub. |
Vitrum Prenatal | Mineral and vitamin complex | The medicine is produced in the form of enteric-coated tablets. Refers to drugs that help restore the lack of nutrients (vitamins and minerals) in the body. The effect of the product is due to the various vitamins, macro- and microelements included in the composition. The complex is used in the prevention and treatment of hypovitaminosis when planning pregnancy, during pregnancy, as well as in the postpartum period. The product replenishes iron and calcium deficiency. Do not use if there is an excess of iron, vitamin A, or calcium in the body. Take 1 tablet after meals. per day. The duration of therapy is as recommended by a specialist. | 409-1349 rub. |
Alphabet Mom's health | Vitamin-mineral complex | A combined pharmaceutical product produced in the form of tablets. The product increases the body's resistance to various diseases and saturates it with useful substances. strengthening and enhancing the body's protective properties. Prescribed during pregnancy, as well as during breastfeeding. The complex should be taken 2-3 months before the expected pregnancy. During the gestation period, 1 capsule of each type (No. 1, 2 and 3) is prescribed daily, 1 time per day with meals. In this case, the interval between doses should be at least 4 hours. The duration of therapy is according to the doctor’s recommendations. | from 327 rub. |
It is forbidden to independently replace Femibion with other drugs used during pregnancy. The selection of an analogue should only be carried out by a specialist.
Why are synthetic vitamins needed for those planning pregnancy?
In many European countries, during various important periods of life, most people are accustomed to drinking handfuls of vitamins. No matter how we feel about it, the standard of living of the population and its duration in these countries speak for themselves.
Why is it so necessary to take any vitamins at the time of a planned pregnancy and is it possible to get by with proper nutrition? It turns out that in practice it is not so simple. Stressful living conditions, atmospheric pollution, bad habits and food from supermarkets have little to do with a healthy lifestyle. At the same time, it is extremely important for a woman to get enough nutrients as much as possible when preparing for pregnancy, so that when carrying a baby, she can give him everything he needs.