Okulist Chernika (Tablets) Instructions for Use

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DIOD Plant of Environmental Technology and Ecopitanie, PJSC (Russia)

Dosage Form

Okulist Chernika

Tablets: 30, 40, or 60 pcs.

Dosage Form, Packaging, and Product Composition

Composition freeze-dried bilberry, vitamin-mineral premix (vitamin A, E, C, B1, B2, B6, beta-carotene, zinc, selenium, rutin), sorbitol, gum arabic, maltitol, lactose, mannitol.

Content of biologically active substances per 1 tablet: vitamin A – 0.05 mg, E – 1.2 mg, C – 11 mg, beta-carotene – 0.4 mg± 5%, vitamin B1 – 0.144 mg, B2 – 0.176 mg, B6 – 0.137 mg, zinc – 0.6 mg, selenium – 0.003 mg, sum of anthocyanins calculated as cyanidin 3.5 mg, diglycoside – not less than 3 mg, rutin – not less than 1.5 mg.

Dosage form and packaging
Tablets 0.45 g. 10 tablets in a blister, 3, 4, or 6 blisters in a cardboard pack.

Therapeutic Category

Dietary supplement – a source of vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, and plant extracts

Scope of Application

Of the Okulist Chernika product

Recommended as a dietary supplement – an additional source of vitamins A, E, C, B1, B2, B6, beta-carotene, zinc, selenium, and a source of flavonoids (rutin and anthocyanins).

Indications

• Use as a dietary supplement to provide an additional source of vitamins A, E, C, B1, B2, B6, beta-carotene, zinc, and selenium.
• Use as a source of flavonoids, specifically rutin and anthocyanins, to support nutritional intake.
• Intended for use in the context of other specified types of nutritional deficiency or general dietary supplementation.

ICD codes

Dosage Regimen

Administer orally with meals to improve absorption and minimize potential gastrointestinal discomfort.

For adults, take one tablet three to four times daily. For children over four years of age, administer one tablet three times daily.

Continue the course of intake for three to four weeks. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. This is not a medicine.

Adverse Reactions

Adverse reactions are uncommon and typically mild, primarily associated with individual sensitivity to the product’s components.

Reported effects may include allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, or urticaria. Gastrointestinal disturbances like nausea or dyspepsia are possible.

Discontinue use immediately if any adverse reactions occur and consult a healthcare professional for evaluation and guidance.

Drug Interactions

Formal interaction studies have not been conducted. Exercise caution due to the presence of vitamins and minerals.

The vitamin A and beta-carotene content may theoretically interact with other retinoid preparations, potentially increasing the risk of hypervitaminosis A.

Consult a healthcare provider before concurrent use with prescription medications, especially fat-soluble vitamin supplements or mineral supplements containing zinc or selenium, to avoid excessive cumulative intake.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity or known individual intolerance to any component of the product, including bilberry extract, vitamins, minerals, or excipients like lactose.
• Use is contraindicated during pregnancy due to the vitamin A content and lack of safety data.
• Use is contraindicated during breastfeeding.
• Not intended for use in children under four years of age.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose would be consistent with hypervitaminosis, particularly of vitamin A, and may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and blurred vision.

Chronic excessive intake of zinc can lead to copper deficiency. Selenium toxicity may cause garlic breath odor, gastrointestinal upset, and neurological abnormalities.

In case of suspected overdose, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.

Dispensing Status

Available to the public through pharmacy chains and specialized stores, departments of the retail network.

Storage Conditions

Store in a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25°C (77°F).

Shelf Life

Shelf life – 2 years.

Important Safety Information

This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before use. Dosage and side effects may vary. Use only as prescribed.