Combilipen is a drug consisting of B vitamins. It is prescribed as the main therapy for pathologies of the joints, spine, neurology. The medicine is used exclusively for the treatment of the adult population.
Material Content:
- 1 The composition and form of the drug
- 2 Pharmacological action and pharmacodynamics
- 3 Why take Combilipen
- 4 Instructions for the use of vitamins for children and adults
- 5 Kombilipen during pregnancy and lactation
- 6 Drug interaction
- 7 Drug compatibility with alcohol
- 8 Contraindications, side effects and overdose
- 9 Analogs of vitamins Combilipen
The composition and form of the drug
Kombilipen is a domestic product.
It is published in the following forms:
- pills
- ampoule solution.
This medication refers to a complex of B vitamins, which includes the following active substances:
- thiamine hydrochloride;
- pyridoxine hydrochloride;
- cyanocobalamin;
- lidocaine.
Combilipene injections, in addition to the active components, consist of the following additional ingredients:
- benzyl alcohol;
- water for injection;
- sodium;
- potassium.
Kombilipen tablets consist of the following auxiliary components:
- sucrose;
- polysorbate;
- talcum powder;
- carmellose;
- povidone.
Excipients do not have a therapeutic effect on the human body. They are necessary for better absorption of the vitamin complex, giving the necessary form to the drug.
Pharmacological action and pharmacodynamics
This multivitamin complex consists of several active components that have an individual pharmacological effect.Thiamine hydrochloride helps equip joints with glucose and nerve endings. A lack of vitamin B1 deforms and enlarges neurons, causing a violation of the nervous system, its communication with the periphery.
Pyridoxine hydrochloride has a positive effect on metabolic processes in the nervous system. Against the background of its reception, the transmission of the excitation wave is normalized. In addition, vitamin B6 is necessary for the synthesis of adrenaline.
Cyanocobalamin is involved in the synthesis of choline. This substance is required to improve impulse conductivity. Vitamin B12 is an important component for the production of folic acid, increasing the ability of the tissue for further regeneration.
Lidocaine is necessary for the analgesic effect when injecting multivitamin. In addition, with the help of this substance, vasodilation occurs, the process of absorption of vitamins improves.
The complex effect of Combilipen has a beneficial effect on degenerative processes, eliminates inflammation of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system.
Thanks to the vitamin complex, the following effect on the body is:
- stimulation of blood circulation;
- improvement of metabolic processes;
- removal of the inflammatory focus;
- pain reduction;
- improved conduction of neurons;
- strengthening the immune system;
- protection of the body from the adverse effects of the environment.
This medication is effective in many neurological pathologies. If the medicine is injected, then its active substances penetrate the circulatory system after 5 minutes. When administered orally, this process takes longer. Metabolism is produced in liver cells. The drug is excreted through the urinary system.
Why take Combilipen
Combilipen is prescribed as a complex treatment for the diagnosis of the following pathologies:
- polyneuritis caused by alcoholic, diabetic intoxication;
- inflammation of the nerve trunk;
- sciatica;
- neuralgia;
- neuritis
- lumbar neuralgia;
- radicular syndrome;
- painful tic;
- damage to nerve cells;
- herpes zoster.
Combilipen is an effective drug for the treatment of pathologies of the spine, degenerative changes in the joints. This medication contributes to the accelerated healing of the wound area of the skin, fractures of the limbs, vertebrae.
Important! Combilipen is not prescribed for the treatment of children under the age of 16 due to the high concentration of vitamins and the presence of benzyl alcohol.
Instructions for the use of vitamins for children and adults
Combilipen is prescribed individually based on the age of the patient, the type of pathology, its severity, the presence of concomitant diseases.
In pills
Combilipen tablets are allowed to be drunk regardless of the meal, at any time convenient for the patient. The tablet form is prescribed for mild symptoms. Often it is used to prevent relapse, in combination with the main treatment of many neurological diseases.
Therapy with pills lasts about a month. Based on the patient's condition, they are taken from 1 to 3 tablets. per day. This form is most convenient to use, has fewer adverse reactions from the body. Combilipen tablets are not able to give an instant effect, but have a beneficial effect on the central nervous system.
Injections
Combilipene injections are prescribed strictly by a specialist based on the patient's condition. If the patient decided to make injections at home, then the first injection must be done under the supervision of a medical professional. Since injections often cause side effects.
Injections are done once a day. It is better to perform this procedure in the morning. Since the active ingredients of Combilipen can cause insomnia, overexcitation. And also it is not shown to enter the vitamin complex on an empty stomach.
It is possible to prescribe injections for prevention in order to prevent a relapse of neurology. In this case, the procedures are performed twice a month. As a therapeutic component, the medication is usually administered 5 times. Exceptions require a blockade in the back.
Kombilipen during pregnancy and lactation
Due to the high concentration of vitamins, Combibilpen is not recommended to be taken during gestation. Since the active components of the drug easily penetrate the placenta.
Also, a vitamin preparation is not indicated for women who breastfeed children. Since the active substances, getting into the children's body, adversely affect the development and growth of the baby.
Drug interaction
Combilipen is a combined drug, so it is used with caution with other drugs. Thiamine contained in the medication, while used with sulfites, is completely dissolved in their active component. B1 is also incompatible with iodide, phenobarbital, penicillin antibiotics. This vitamin is ineffective with drugs based on copper.
Pyridoxine with concomitant use of antiparkinsonian drugs loses its effectiveness. In addition, this substance is incompatible with vitamin C.
Lidocaine, which is the active substance of Combilipen, with the simultaneous use of epinephrine, enhances the undesirable effect on the heart muscle.
Possible side effects with the parallel intake of sulfonamides.
Drug compatibility with alcohol
During treatment with Combilipen, it is not recommended to consume any alcoholic beverages. Since they adversely affect the absorption of the active components of the drug. In addition, they have a negative effect on neurons, thereby worsening the course of neurological diseases.
Contraindications, side effects and overdose
Combilipen is contraindicated in the following cases:
- during the bearing of the child;
- with severe cardiac pathologies;
- with lactation;
- under the age of 16;
- with increased sensitivity to active components.
Usually patients who take Combilipen tolerate this medication well. But during the treatment course, slight nausea, dizziness may develop. This situation does not require termination of further treatment with this drug.
And there is also a chance of developing adverse reactions, which are manifested by the following symptoms:
- rash of the skin;
- anaphylactic shock;
- Quincke's edema;
- tachycardia;
- urticaria;
- heart rhythm disturbance;
- vomiting
- increased sweating;
- itching.
This situation requires stopping the medication, consulting with a doctor about the selection of analogues.
If you exceed the recommended dosage, then an unwanted reaction of the body can manifest itself more clearly. The elimination of signs of overdose is performed using symptomatic treatment.
Analogs of vitamins Combilipen
If the patient can not take this medication because of individual intolerance, then it is required to select analogues of Combilipen.
Among the most common substitutes, the following drugs are known:
- Milgamma, which has the same active components as the original. Published in the form of ampoules for injections. It is usually prescribed for neurological pathologies. The drug is not indicated for use in children;
- Neurobion also consists of lidocaine, group B vitamins. It is published in tablets, injections. Children are not allowed to use against a background of a high concentration of vitamins;
- Pentovit incorporates B vitamins. The medication is usually prescribed for a lack of these substances. Not recommended for children;
- The neurogamma consists of pyridoxine, thiamine. It is published in injections. It is forbidden to use for children.
When choosing a replacement for Combilipene, you should carefully read the instructions for use for contraindications and the number of side effects.
Combilipen is a modern drug that makes up for the lack of B vitamins, helping to get rid of many neurological diseases.