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Tricodex Uses |
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Increased demand for vit & essential amino acid lysine, especially during the growth period. Prophylaxis of vit deficiency eg, convalescence, restricted diet, loss of appetite, following illness, infection or surgery.
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.
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.
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.
Each 5 mL contains D-panthenol 3.33 mg, cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) 133.35 IU, α -tocopherol (vitamin E) 5 mg, thiamine HCl (vitamin B1) 1 mg, riboflavin (vitamin B2) 1.17 mg, pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6) 2 mg, nicotinamide (vitamin B3) 6.67 mg, lysine HCl 100 mg, calcium 43.35 mg (from calcium lactate pentahydrate) 333.33 mg. It may also contain the following excipients: Potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, ascorbic acid, liquid sorbitol (non crystallizing), aspartame, acesulfame K, macroglycerol hydroxystearate, orange flavours, tangerine flavour, carmellose sodium, disodium edetate, citric acid monohydrate, concentrated phosphoric acid, purified water.
Children 1-5 years: 7.5 mL/day. Adolescents and School Children: 15 mL/day
For Diabetics: It contains 3.6 g of carbohydrates/ per dose of 15 mL.
Administration: The syrup should be taken with breakfast or lunch.
Tricodex may also be diluted with water or mixed with food.
The syrup may show natural turbidity which is due to some of the excipients but this does not impair its efficacy. Shake well before use.
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal drugs you may use, especially: other vitamin/nutritional supplements.
If your brand of multivitamin also contains iron, avoid taking this product at the same time as antacids, bisphosphonates (for example, alendronate), levodopa, thyroid medications (for example, levothyroxine), or some antibiotics (for example, tetracyclines, quinolones such as ciprofloxacin). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about how long you should wait between doses and for help finding a dosing schedule that will work with all your medications.
If your brand of multivitamin also contains folic acid, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you take certain anti-seizure drugs (e.g., hydantoins such as phenytoin).
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
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.
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of Tricodex. Patients with disturbances in calcium metabolism (hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria), hypervitaminosis D, renal insufficiency, calcium-based kidney stones, therapy with vitamin D, phenylketonuria.
In case of rare hereditary conditions that may be incompatible with the excipients, the use of Tricodex is contraindicated.
Patients with the rare hereditary condition of fructose intolerance should not take Tricodex. It contains 2.6 g of sorbitol per maximum recommended daily dose of 15 mL.
Amino Acids/Multiminerals/Multivitamins in Taiwan.
Amino-acid in Italy.
Bromhexine/guaiphenesin/menthol/terbutaline in India.
Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
Tricodex 15 g | |
TRICODEX syr 100ml (Ikon) | $ 0.96 |
TRICODEX syr 60ml (Ikon) | $ 0.57 |
List of Tricodex substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
Périkaviben (France) | |
Pharmaton Kiddi (Philippines) | |
Syrup; Oral; Amino Acids; Multiminerals; Multivitamins (Boehringer Ingelheim) | |
Tablet; Oral; Amino Acids; Multiminerals; Multivitamins (Boehringer Ingelheim) | |
Pharmaton Kiddi / orange flavor 100 mL (Boehringer Ingelheim) | $ 3.73 |
Pharmaton Kiddi 100 mL (Boehringer Ingelheim) | |
Pharmaton Kiddi 100 mL x 1's (Boehringer Ingelheim) | $ 10.50 |
Pharmaton Kiddi 1 Bottle 100 mL (Boehringer Ingelheim) | |
Pharmaton Kiddi syr / orange flavor 100 mL x 1's (Boehringer Ingelheim) | $ 4.16 |
Pharmaton Kiddi syr 100 mL x 1's (Boehringer Ingelheim) | |
Polytonyl (Vietnam) | |
Polytonyl 18 Packs (Upsa conseil) | |
Polytonyl 18 Packs x 3 g (Upsa conseil) | |
Polyvita (Taiwan) | |
Polyvita 20 mL (Piette) | |
Procavit (Brazil) | |
Protinutril (France) | |
Redvit (Brazil) | |
RELKOF-P (India) | |
RELKOF-P syr 100ml (Rezicure) | $ 0.49 |
Ricerca System (Italy) | |
Royal Life (United Kingdom) | |
SHC (United Kingdom) | |
SkinVit (India) | |
SKINVIT Capsule/ Tablet / NA / 15 units (Pharmadass) | $ 0.63 |
Skinvit Beta carotene 10% dispersion15 mg, Biotin 5 mg, Calciumd-pantothenate 30 mg, Chromium50 mcg, Cysteine 10 mg, Folicacid 1000 mcg, Iodine 200 mcg, Magnesium 50 mg, Manganese 3mg, Niacinamide 18 mg, Selenium 100 mcg, Silicon 3mg, Vitamin A 2500 IU, Vit (Pharmadass) | $ 0.63 |
15's (Pharmadass) | $ 0.63 |
Skinvit Beta carotene 10% dispersion15 mg, Biotin 5 mg, Calciumd-pantothenate 30 mg, Chromium50 mcg, Cysteine 10 mg, Folicacid 1000 mcg, Iodine 200 mcg, Magnesium 50 mg, Manganese 3mg, Niacinamide 18 mg, Selenium 100 mcg, Silicon 3mg, Vitamin A 2500 IU, Vit (Pharmadass) | $ 0.63 |
Skinvit Beta carotene 10% dispersion15 mg, Biotin 5 mg, Calciumd-pantothenate 30 mg, Chromium50 mcg, Cysteine 10 mg, Folicacid 1000 mcg, Iodine 200 mcg, Magnesium 50 mg, Manganese 3mg, Niacinamide 18 mg, Selenium 100 mcg, Silicon 3mg, Vitamin A 2500 IU, Vit (Pharmadass) | $ 0.63 |
Skinvit Beta carotene 10% dispersion15 mg, Biotin 5 mg, Calciumd-pantothenate 30 mg, Chromium50 mcg, Cysteine 10 mg, Folicacid 1000 mcg, Iodine 200 mcg, Magnesium 50 mg, Manganese 3mg, Niacinamide 18 mg, Selenium 100 mcg, Silicon 3mg, Vitamin A 2500 IU, Vit (Pharmadass) | $ 0.63 |
Skinvit Beta carotene 10% dispersion15 mg, Biotin 5 mg, Calciumd-pantothenate 30 mg, Chromium50 mcg, Cysteine 10 mg, Folicacid 1000 mcg, Iodine 200 mcg, Magnesium 50 mg, Manganese 3mg, Niacinamide 18 mg, Selenium 100 mcg, Silicon 3mg, Vitamin A 2500 IU, Vit (Pharmadass) | $ 0.63 |
Skinvit Beta carotene 10% dispersion15 mg, Biotin 5 mg, Calciumd-pantothenate 30 mg, Chromium50 mcg, Cysteine 10 mg, Folicacid 1000 mcg, Iodine 200 mcg, Magnesium 50 mg, Manganese 3mg, Niacinamide 18 mg, Selenium 100 mcg, Silicon 3mg, Vitamin A 2500 IU, Vit (Pharmadass) | $ 0.63 |
Smokescreen (Australia) | |
TEDRIL EXP (India) | |
TEDRIL EXP syr 100ml (Olcare) | $ 0.54 |
TERPECT EXP (India) | |
TERPECT EXP syr 100ml (Themis Medicare) | $ 0.80 |
TERPECT EXP syr 60ml (Themis Medicare) | $ 0.54 |
Totavit (United Kingdom) | |
Tresos B (Australia) | |
Tricorex (Italy) | |
TRICOREX SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Provita) | $ 0.79 |
Tricorex Syrup (Provita) | $ 0.87 |
Tropamine (United States) | |
Ultrafort (Brazil) | |
Varonina (Spain) | |
Vitatron (Italy) | |
Vytinal (Brazil) | |
WONDEX-T (India) | |
WONDEX-T syr 100ml (Wonder (Wonder HC)) | $ 0.58 |
See 113 substitutes for Tricodex |
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1-5 | 1 | 50.0% | |
46-60 | 1 | 50.0% |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
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