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Medicines suitable to be prescribed in primary care / general practice after specialist* recommendation or initiation. In primary care should be prescribed as Vitamins A and D capsules BPC 1973. 1 capsule = vitamin A 4000 units and vitamin D 400 units. The Department of Health and Social Care only recommends vitamin supplements containing vitamins A, C and D.
Soluble Tablet - Soluble tablet is restricted NUH only: For use within critical care as a micronutrient supplement for patients with a naso-gastric tube who are unable to take oral medication. Marketed as a food supplement.If your child feels ill after using Abidec Multivitamin Drops, or you notice any unusual or unexpected The licensed product (Thame labs) contains nuts and is therefore not suitable for patients with nut allergy. Intramuscular (IM) Injection Ascorbic acid 500 mg, nicotinamide 160 mg, pyridoxine hydrochloride 50 mg, riboflavin 4 mg, thiamine hydrochloride 250 mg/7 mL Vitamin C is important for your child's general health and immune system. It can also help their body absorb iron. Children aged 1 to 4 years old should be given a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D.
Medicines which are appropriate for initiation and ongoing prescribing in both primary and secondary care.Intramuscular (IM) Injection = as per Notts APC Alcohol Dependence Guidelines. May be administered in primary care by appropriately trained professionals using the correct administration technique.
Adcal-D3 Dissolve effervescent tabletis a suitable alternative and will replace Calfovitas the formulary choicereserved for patients who are unable to take tablets or chewable tablets. Wash and dry the syringe thoroughly after use (not in a steam steriliser). When completely dry, use the
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Amber Shared Care: Initiation and maintenance of prescribing by Specialists and transfer to Primary Care prescribing, in accordance with an ESCA, annotated within the formulary entry.
Low dose for maintenance or prevention (only prescribed in exceptional circumstances where self-care is not possible): Abidec Syrup is specially formulated for children aged 1-5 years. At this age your child has a high nutrient requirement to support their healthy growth, immune system and the development of strong bones and teeth. Abidec drops are a multivitamin preparation, containing the fat-soluble vitamins A (retinol) and D2 (ergocalciferol) and the water-soluble vitamins C (ascorbic acid), B 1 (thiamine), B 2 (riboflavin), B 3 (nicotinamide or niacin) and B 6 (pyridoxine). Grey / Non-Formulary (no formal assessment): APC has not formally reviewed this medicine or indication because it had never been requested for formulary inclusion. Often used for drugs new to market.
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Vitamin supplements that contain vitamin A and D, such as Abidec, are not recommended for babies who are drinking more than 500ml of formula milk per day, because infant formula is supplemented with these vitamins. This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. For the management of re-feeding, a 10 day short course only should be issued in primary care as advised by the specialist ( NICE CG32).