Proviten JR
RxIV Injection or Infusion
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Indications & Uses
A-Z junior infusion, a multivitamin and multimineral preparation, is given as a daily maintenance dose of multivitamins for infants and children up to 11 years of age who are receiving parenteral nutrition. Doctors also use it in other situations where the intravenous route is needed. These include surgery, extensive burns, fractures and other trauma, severe infectious diseases and comatose states. Any of these can put the body under stress, with profound changes in its metabolic demands and, as a result, depletion of nutrients in the tissues.
Pharmacology
A-Z junior infusion is a sterile, freeze-dried (lyophilized) powder cake for infusion. It contains nine water-soluble vitamins and four fat soluble vitamins, with mixed micelles added as a solubilizing agent. The cake is orange-yellow. Before it is given by the parenteral route, it has to be reconstituted with 5 ml of Water for injections or another parenteral fluid, for example 0.9% Sodium chloride or 5% Dextrose solution.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Infants weighing less than 1 kg: the daily dose of A-Z junior infusion is 30% (1.5 ml) of a single full dose (5 ml). Don't go above this daily dose.
Infants weighing 1 to 3 kg: the daily dose is 65% (3.25 ml) of a single full dose (5 ml). Low birth weight infants may need a supplemental Vitamin A.
Infants and children weighing 3 kg or more, up to 11 years of age: the daily dose is 5 ml.
Side Effects
Anaphylactic reactions have been reported rarely after multivitamin preparations are given by injection or infusion, including A-Z junior infusion preparation. They have also been reported rarely after large intravenous doses of thiamine. The risk is negligible when thiamine is given together with other vitamins of the B group. Other reactions have been reported rarely too. These are rash, erythema, pruritus, headache, dizziness, agitation, anxiety, diplopia, urticaria, shortness of breath, wheezing and angioedema.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Take care when giving Multivitamin & Multimineral [A-Z junior infusion preparation] to patients on warfarin sodium-type anticoagulant therapy, because it contains Vitamin K. Larger doses are not recommended, and neither is extra vitamin E by mouth or by injection, as blood levels of vitamin E may become high. Extra vitamin A may be needed, especially in low birth weight infants. Polysorbates have been linked with the E-Ferol syndrome in low birth weight infants. This syndrome includes thrombocytopenia, renal dysfunction, hepatomegaly, cholestasis, ascites, hypotension and metabolic acidosis. The preparation also contains aluminum. If kidney function is impaired, aluminum can reach toxic levels with prolonged parenteral administration. Premature neonates are at particular risk, because their kidneys are immature.
Overdose
Hypervitaminosis A or D is a possibility with this preparation, so keep it in mind. Signs of hypervitaminosis A have already been reported in patients with renal failure who were given 1.5 mg/day of retinol.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Before it is reconstituted, keep A-Z junior infusion in a cool, dry place, away from light. Once it has been reconstituted, use the solution straight away. If that isn't possible, store it at 2°C to 8°C for no more than 24 hours. Throw away any part of the reconstituted solution that is left unused.
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Common questions about Proviten JR
What is Proviten JR IV Injection or Infusion?
Proviten JR IV Injection or Infusion is a medicine that contains Multivitamin & Multimineral [A-Z junior infusion preparation]. It is made by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Multi-vitamin & Multi-mineral combined preparations group of medicines.
What is Proviten JR used for?
A-Z junior infusion, a multivitamin and multimineral preparation, is given as a daily maintenance dose of multivitamins for infants and children up to 11 years of age who are receiving parenteral nutrition. Doctors also use it in other situations where the intravenous route is needed.
What are the side effects of Proviten JR?
Anaphylactic reactions have been reported rarely after multivitamin preparations are given by injection or infusion, including A-Z junior infusion preparation. They have also been reported rarely after large intravenous doses of thiamine.
What happens if I take too much Proviten JR?
Hypervitaminosis A or D is a possibility with this preparation, so keep it in mind. Signs of hypervitaminosis A have already been reported in patients with renal failure who were given 1.5 mg/day of retinol. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Proviten JR?
Before it is reconstituted, keep A-Z junior infusion in a cool, dry place, away from light. Once it has been reconstituted, use the solution straight away.
Can I take other medicines with Proviten JR?
Some medicines can interact with Multivitamin & Multimineral [A-Z junior infusion preparation], for example: Calcium Gluconate, Erythromycin, Aminophylline, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenytoin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Proviten JR?
Proviten JR is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.