Description
Generics: Vitamin-B complex.
Dosage Form: Tablet.
Indications:
Glossitis, Stomatitis, Cheilosis, Beriberi, Polyneuritis etc.
Pharmacology:
Vitamin-B complex contains the most important members of the vitamin B group in pure form and in therapeutically balanced proportions. The members of the vitamin B group contained in Vitamin-B complex are components of enzyme systems that regulate various stages of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, each of the components playing a specific biological role. Deficiency of B vitamin causes glossitis, stomatitis, cheilosis, polyneuritis, beriberi, pellagra and vascularisation of cornea.
Dosage guideline:
Three times daily.
Tablet/ capsule:Â usual recommended dose is 1-2 tablet/capsule 3 times daily or as directed by the physician.
Syrup:Â 2-3 teaspoonful daily or as directed by the physician.
Injection: It is for intramuscular and intravenous administration. Usual recommended dose is 2 ml daily or as directed by the physician. In addition with Thiamine, Riboflavin, Nicotinamide, Pyridoxine; injectable dosage from contains D-Panthenol 5 mg.
Route of administration: Orally.
Interaction:
As little as 5 mg pyridoxine daily can decrease the efficacy of levodopa in the treatment of parkinsonism. Therefore, Vitamin-B complex is not recommended for patients undergoing such therapy.
Contraindications:
Vitamin-B complex is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any of its components.
Side Effects:
Adverse reactions have been reported with specific vitamins and minerals, but generally at levels substantially higher than those in Vitamin-B complex. However, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions are possible at lower levels. Iron, even at the usual recommended level has been associated with gastrointestinal intolerance in some patients.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
It is safe to use Vitamin-B complex in pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions & Warnings:
Before taking this product, please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of its ingredients; or if you have other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other problems. For more detailed information, please consult your pharmacist.
Therapeutic Class:
Specific combined vitamin preparations.
Storage Conditions:
Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
Manufactured by: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
