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Revicon

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

Unilab Consumer Health
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Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Retinol acetate (vit A) 1,500 IU, dL-α-tocopheryl acetate (vit E) 5 IU, thiamine mononitrate (vit B1) 5 mg, riboflavin (vit B2) 3 mg, pyridoxine HCl (vit B6) 1.5 mg, cyanocobalamin (vit B12) 5 mcg, niacinamide 20 mg, Ca pantothenate 10 mg, dibasic Ca phosphate 100 mg, Cu (as Cu gluconate) 1 mg, Fe (as Fe carbonyl) 10 mg, Mn (as Mn gluconate) 1.31 mg, methionine 5 mg, lysine (as lysine HCl) 2.5 mg, debittered Brewer's yeast 25 mg
Indications/Uses
Nutritional supplement for adults ≥19 yr to provide essential vit, minerals & amino acids for general good health, to help promote physical vigor & help improve stamina during physical activity.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
1 tab daily.
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Overdosage
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Vit A: Patients w/ hypervitaminosis A. Breastfeeding (doses >5,000 IU). Fe: Avoid in conditions associated w/ Fe overload (eg, hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, thalassemia). Brewer's yeast: Concomitant use w/ MAOIs.
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Special Precautions
Fe: Patients w/ chronic liver failure, alcoholic cirrhosis, chronic alcoholism, pancreatic insufficiency; history of gastritis, peptic ulcer, GI bleeding; active or suspected infection. Moderate increase in Fe stores has been associated w/ increased risk of ischemic heart disease & cancer.
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Adverse Reactions
Vit A: Dermatitis, photosensitivity reactions. Vit B2: Yellow-orange urine discoloration. Fe: Anorexia; metallic taste; black/dark stools, bloating, constipation (may lead to fecal impaction particularly in the elderly), diarrhea, epigastric pain/discomfort, exacerbation of diarrhea (in patients w/ inflammatory bowel disease), flatulence, GI irritation, heartburn, nausea, stomach discomfort, vomiting; hemosiderosis clinically resembling hemochromatosis (in long-term administration of large amounts of Fe). Brewer's yeast: Allergic reactions; migraine headaches; flatulence, stomach discomfort.
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Drug Interactions
Niacinamide: May decrease clearance of carbamazepine. Fe: May reduce absorption of cefdinir, bisphosphonates, carbidopa/levodopa, entacapone, fluoroquinolones, levothyroxine, methyldopa, mycophenolate mofetil, penicillamine, tetracyclines. Brewer's yeast: May cause HTN w/ MAOIs (including phenelzine, tranylcypromine sulfate & pargyline HCl).
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Vitamins &/or Minerals
ATC Classification
A11AA03 - multivitamins and other minerals, incl. combinations ; Belongs to the class of multivitamins with minerals. Used as dietary supplements.
Regulatory Classification
Non-Rx
Presentation/Packing
Form
Revicon FC tab
Packing/Price
100's (P9/film-coated tab);32's (P9/film-coated tab);8's (P9/film-coated tab)