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Vitamins, anti-oxidants, minerals, L-Glutathione, rutin, Zeaxanthin, lutein

Vitamin K [EPC], Warfarin Reversal Agent [EPC], Vitamin A [EPC] · POM

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Source-linked · Updated 03 Aug 2026 · Source: Local active-ingredient clinical extract; FDA drug label via OpenFDA/DailyMed; Professional class pharmacology (Vitamin / mineral / nutritional supplement)

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Risk first

Contraindications

  • Hypervitaminosis risk states (hypercalcaemia for vitamin D/A).
  • Iron: avoid in iron overload.
  • Potassium: severe hyperkalaemia / untreated Addison's.

Precautions

  • Treat confirmed deficiency with monitored repletion.
  • Avoid megadoses without indication.
  • Iron: keep away from children (overdose lethal).

Point of care

Dosing

Adult

Instructions Once a day , 2 capsule each time , taken with warm water Seal and place in a cool and dry place This product cannot replace medication for treatment

Paediatric

See label paediatric section if present; otherwise use paediatric formulary — do not extrapolate adult doses.

Renal

Fat-soluble vitamins and potassium need care in advanced CKD.

  • CrCl 0–120: Confirm renal dosing in product SmPC / primary label.

Hepatic

Vitamin A toxicity hepatic; niacin hepatotoxicity at high dose.

Safety

Drug interactions

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  • Prefer food-first then targeted replacement.
  • Document laboratory indication for high-dose therapy.
  • Public health: vitamin A, iron, folate programmes per MoH guidance.

Safety

Adverse effects

  • Adverse Reactions: Folate: Allergic sensitizations has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folate.
  • Adverse reactions have been reported with specific vitamins and minerals but generally at levels substantially higher than those contained herein.
  • However, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions are possible at lower levels.

Use

Indications

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Diatrol™ is indicated to provide significant amounts of essential vitamins and mineral.
  • This comprehensive nutrient profile helps prevent nutritional deficiencies of these vitamins and minerals, ensuring that the specific dietary needs are met to support overall health, energy, and vitality.
  • The product is specially formulated to target common vitamin and mineral gaps, thus promoting optimal health, immune function, bone strength, and metabolic balance.
  • It is intended to be used under the guidance of a licensed healthcare practitioner to ensure that any potential for nutritional deficiency is addressed in a manner that supports the individual's overall health and wellbeing.
  • Contraindications: This product is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.

Pharmacology

Mode of action

Vitamins and minerals act as cofactors, antioxidants, structural elements or hormone precursors (e.

Vitamins and minerals act as cofactors, an… Pharmacological high-dose effects differ f…
Full mechanism text

Vitamins and minerals act as cofactors, antioxidants, structural elements or hormone precursors (e.g. vitamin D endocrine axis). Pharmacological high-dose effects differ from nutritional repletion.

ADME

Pharmacokinetics & PD

Onset Days–weeks for repletion
Duration Depends on stores and ongoing intake
Route ORAL / IM / IV (selected)
Absorption depends on GI integrity, food matrix and binders (e.g. calcium/iron interactions). Fat-soluble vitamins (A,D,E,K) accumulate; water-soluble generally renally cleared.

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Special populations

Pregnancy & lactation

Pregnancy

Folic acid preconception/first trimester critical. Iron/folate common in ANC. Avoid excess vitamin A.

Lactation

Maternal repletion often appropriate; avoid megadoses.

Diet

Food & alcohol

  • Food
  • Food

Trust

Sources & disclaimer

Source: Local active-ingredient clinical extract; FDA drug label via OpenFDA/DailyMed; Professional class pharmacology (Vitamin / mineral / nutritional supplement)

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Clinical review date not recorded.

Decision support only — not a substitute for clinical judgment, product SmPC, or Kenya STG/EML.

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