Geriplen indications
To provide nutritional supplementation in individuals with malabsorptive conditions. ADEKs uses water- miscible forms of the fat-soluble vitamins to improve absorption in these individuals. It also provides vitamin C, B complex vitamins, and other vitamins plus zinc to supplement dietary intake.
For nutritional supplementation in individuals with deficient diets or difficulty in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins such as may occur in cystic fibrosis. For use solely under medical supervision.
Uses of Geriplen in details
This medication is a multivitamin product used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy. Vitamins are important building blocks of the body and help keep you in good health.
How to use Geriplen
Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily or as directed. Follow all directions on the product package, or take as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dosage. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not crush or chew this medication. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
Geriplen description
A second-generation histamine H1 receptor antagonist used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Unlike most classical antihistamines (histamine H1 antagonists) it lacks central nervous system depressing effects such as drowsiness.
Geriplen dosage
Childn 1-3 yr 0.5 mL once daily. Infant 6-12 mth 0.25 mL once daily.
Geriplen interactions
Geriplen (10 mg once daily) has been coadministered with therapeutic doses of erythromycin, cimetidine, and ketoconazole in controlled clinical pharmacology studies in adult volunteers. Although increased plasma concentrations (AUC 0-24 hrs) of loratadine and/or descarboethoxyloratadine were observed following coadministration of loratadine with each of these drugs in normal volunteers (n = 24 in each study), there were no clinically relevant changes in the safety profile of loratadine, as assessed by electrocardiographic parameters, clinical laboratory tests, vital signs, and adverse events. There were no significant effects on QTc intervals, and no reports of sedation or syncope. No effects on plasma concentrations of cimetidine or ketoconazole were observed. Plasma concentrations (AUC 0-24 hrs) of erythromycin decreased 15% with coadministration of loratadine relative to that observed with erythromycin alone. The clinical relevance of this difference is unknown. These above findings are summarized in TABLE 1.
TABLE 1 Effects on Plasma Concentrations (AUC 0-24 hrs) of Geriplen and Descarboethoxyloratadine After 10 Days of Coadministration (Geriplen 10 mg) in Normal Volunteers | ||
Geriplen | Descarboethoxyloratadine | |
---|---|---|
Erythromycin (500 mg q8h) | + 40% | +46% |
Cimetidine (300 mg qid) | +103% | + 6% |
Ketoconazole (200 mg q12h) | +307% | +73% |
Geriplen side effects
Constipation, diarrhea, or upset stomach may occur. These effects are usually temporary and may disappear as your body adjusts to this medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
If your doctor has prescribed this drug, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Geriplen contraindications
Geriplen is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to this medication or to any of its ingredients.
Active ingredient matches for Geriplen:
Multiminerals/Multivitamins in Mexico.
Vitamin and mineral preparation in Mexico.
List of Geriplen substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
Gerimed (United States) | |
Gerivitamins (Canada) | |
Gerivite (United States) | |
Gerivix (Brazil) | |
Geroton Forte (United States) | |
Gerviton (Switzerland) | |
Capsule, Chewable; Oral; Multiminerals; Multivitamins (Welti) | |
Gestamater (Spain) | |
Gestarelle (France) | |
Gestavit (Chile) | |
Gevral Tablets (Ireland) | |
Gineservice (France) | |
Ginevit (Italy) | |
Gliceroviton (Venezuela) | |
Glutafos C (Mexico) | |
Glutallen (Mexico) | |
Glycobal (Canada) | |
GNC (Canada) | |
Gravidex (Spain) | |
Gravigen Plus (Italy) | |
Gravitamon (Netherlands) | |
Greenlife Formula (United Kingdom) | |
Greenosan (Denmark) | |
Gretivit (Brazil) | |
Hair Nutrition (United Kingdom) | |
Hevert-Vitan N (Germany) | |
Hinox (Brazil) | |
Hivita (Australia) | |
HVM (Singapore) | |
HVP Chelated Cal-Mag plus Vitamins (Canada) | |
Immunomega (United Kingdom) | |
Immunotrofina (Italy) | |
Imogenil N (Germany) | |
Improved Once A Day (United Kingdom) | |
Improvit (South Africa) | |
Invite Multi-Vitamin and Mineral | |
Capsule; Oral; Multiminerals; Multivitamins | |
Iroviton (Switzerland) | |
Irradol-A (Australia) | |
Iteor | |
Jemalt 13 + 13 | |
Granules; Oral; Multiminerals; Multivitamins | |
Tablet; Oral; Multiminerals; Multivitamins | |
Junamac (United Kingdom) | |
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