GENERIC
Multivitamin & Multimineral [A-Z for infant & children]
Indications
Pushtikona is mainly for the malnourished infants of 6 months and children up to 5 years of age to correct anemia, vitamin & mineral deficiency.
Pharmacology
This is a special formulation comprisng of 15 necessary vitamins, minerals & trace elements from vitamin A to zinc.
Dosage and administration
This multivitamin & multimineral preparation should be given infants & children after completion of 6 months of age upto 5 years, 1 gm sachat to be given daily mixed with usual foods. After mixing the powder, feeding should be completed within half an hour. To correct anemia, vitamin & mineral deficiency 60 sachets should be giver every child within 120 days. At a minimum interval of 6 months 60 sachets can be given repeatedly upto 5 years of age.
Contraindications
This preparation must not be given in the first 6 months of age. The children severely malnourished or sick and admitted in the hospital also should not be given in the first week of treatment.
Side effects
No significant side-effects.
Pregnancy and lactation
No data found
Precautions and warnings
No more than 1 sachet to be given daily. Pushtikona should not be mixed with too hot (60°C) or too liquid food.
Clinical information is taken from the most complete brand listing (Pushtikona); it applies to the active ingredient.
Brands of Multivitamin & Multimineral [A-Z for infant & children]
| # | Brand | Company | Form | Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Happymix | ACME Laboratories Ltd. | Oral Powder | 1 gm/sachet | Not listed |
| 2 | Pushtikona | Renata PLC | Oral Powder | 1 gm/sachet | Not listed |
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