Therefore, in patients for whom total parenteral nutrition will be continued for long periods of time, serum levels of these vitamins should be monitored. In addition, blood levels of Vitamin C, thiamine and folic acid declined or were low normal in some subjects who received a similar formulation as the only vitamin source for 4 to 6 months. Although there was no clinical evidence of vitamin deficiency or toxicity, blood levels of Vitamin E and 1,25-OH Vitamin D were low and Vitamin A levels were high in a number of subjects who received this formulation as the only source of vitamins for 3 months. This product does not contain Vitamin K, which may have to be administered separately.Ĭlinical testing indicates that some patients do not maintain adequate levels of certain vitamins when this formulation in recommended amounts is the sole source of vitamins. Patients with multiple vitamin deficiencies or with markedly increased requirements may be given multiples of the daily dosage for two or more days as indicated by the clinical status. This product (administered in intravenous fluids under proper dilution) contributes intake of these necessary vitamins, except Vitamin K, toward maintaining the bodys normal resistance and repair processes.
The physician should not await the development of clinical signs of vitamin deficiency before initiating vitamin therapy. Such situations include surgery, extensive burns, fractures and other trauma, severe infectious diseases, and comatose states, which may provoke a stress situation with profound alterations in the bodys metabolic demands and consequent tissue depletion of nutrients. It is also indicated in other situations where administration by the intravenous route is required. This formulation is indicated as a daily Poly-Vi-Sol maintenance dosage for adults and children aged 11 years and above receiving parenteral nutrition.
A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol.
For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient.
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