VITEX – M

Product Category: Multivitamin Supplement

Composition: MULTIVITAMIN CAPSULES

Therapeutic Category: Nutritional Supplement

Mechanism of Action: It is known that nearly each fat and water soluble vitamins form part of a co-enzyme essential for the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate or fatty acid. .

Indications: Indicated as a nutritional supplement to address multi-vitamin deficiencies, support overall health, and promote proper functioning of various bodily processes. It is used as a therapeutic nutritional adjunct in the following conditions:  where the intake of vitamins is suboptimal, e.g. in the presence of organic disease such as malignancy and immune deficiency syndromes, such as AIDS.  where the absorption of vitamins is suboptimal, e.g. malabsorption, inflammatory bowel disease and fistulae, short bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease, and where concurrent medication decreases vitamin and mineral absorption.  in convalescence (recovery period) from illness, e.g. where anorexia (eating disorder) or cachexia (condition leading to weight loss and muscle wastage) exists and following chemo- or radio-therapy.  in convalescence (recovery period) from surgery, e.g. where nutritional intake continues to be inadequate.  for patients on special or restricted diets, e.g. in renal diets and where several food groups are restricted in therapeutic weight reducing diets.  in synthetic diets, e.g. in phenylketonuria, galactosaemia and ketogenic diets.

Dosage: The usual dose is one capsule orally once daily or as directed by registered healthcare professional.

Pack Size: Available in 10 x10’s Blister pack.