Hematogen is produced from dry blood of cattle (cattle). The proportions of the composition of this treat are close to the content of these substances in the human blood. Therefore, it is easily digested and does not irritate the stomach. The composition of the hematogen, in addition to the dry blood of cattle, includes condensed milk, honey and ascorbic acid. Also there add other substances that improve its taste qualities.
This preparation contains a lot of iron. It supplies the body with carbohydrates, vitamins, essential amino acids, useful fats and minerals. A large number of vitamins A and B restores vision, improves skin function and promotes normal hair growth.
Hematogen during pregnancy can be used, but only after consultation with a doctor and in a fairly limited number.
Why can not hematogen during pregnancy?
Hematogen is a good tool for improving metabolic processes, as well as for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia . But its use in large quantities can cause the following reactions:
- Blood thickening. This situation is unacceptable, since thick blood contributes to the formation of blood clots in blood vessels. The clot formed in the placenta will interfere with the nutritious nutrition of the child with useful substances.
- The over-saturation of the hematogen with vitamin B can cause allergic reactions in a woman and a child.
- The large amount of glucose contained in this drug can cause diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration of the body.
- Hypersensitivity to the hematogen. Changes in the hormonal background can trigger allergic reactions to the drug, which in the future can lead to its intolerance.
There are also certain cases when the hematogen is strictly prohibited:
- violation of carbohydrate metabolism;
- non-iron deficiency anemia.
After permission of the doctor to use this delicacy, you must clearly adhere to the dosage. It is important to remember that this medicine.
Another warning on taking this medication is the belief that in defibrinated dry blood of cattle - the basis of hematogen - viruses that do not die after treatment can be contained. This probability is small enough, but still exists. When deciding whether a hematogen can be taken during pregnancy, it is necessary to take into account all the pros and cons, and also to listen to the recommendations of specialists.