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Vitamin B Complex

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Overview

Vitamin B Complex is a group of water soluble substances including thiamine, riboflavin, niacin (nicotinic acid), niacinamide (nicotinamide), the vitamin B6 group (including pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine), biotin, pantothenic acid, folic acid, possibly para amino benzoic acid, inositol, vitamin B12 and possibly choline. Found in most foods, meats, liver, vegetables, egg yolk and whole grain cereals. Vitamins are chemical compounds that are essential to the normal growth, development and function of the body. Vitamin supplements are necessary when inadequate amounts are received as a result of poor nutrition, certain illnesses and in pregnancy.

Indications

Vitamin B Complex is primarily indicated in conditions like Chronic alcoholism, GI disorders, Pregnancy, Recovery from surgery, Severe burns, Water soluble vitamins deficiency.

Contraindications

Vitamin B Complex is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Vitamin B Complex, which give rise to further complications include Urticaria, Angioneurotic edema, Jaundice, Peptic ulceration, Pulmonary edema, Cyanosis. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Vitamin B Complex are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea, Restlessness, Abdominal pain, Skin rashes, Sweating, Pruritus, Tight breathing, Itching, Hypotension, Allergy, Flushing, Tingling, GI disturbance, Skin dryness, Unpleasant taste.

Warnings

If patients have had a bad reaction (skin reaction, difficulty in swallowing or difficulty in breathing) to vitamin B complex in the past, inform the doctor. Except in doses greater than recommended, this is considered safe for use during pregnancy or lactation.

High Risk Groups

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

100 mg (100 (100)) 24 hourly PO — As required. Usually 1-3 times daily. Scraped Dose — KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Store between 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F) Manufactured by IVX Animal Health, Inc., St. Joseph, MO 64508 Manufactured for HENRY SCHEIN ANIMAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017 CPN: 1082184.4

Child Dosage

Oral (As Required, Usually 1 Tab Daily) —

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Vitamin B Complex was found.

Storage

Tab, Caps, Syrup Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.

Available Brands in Pakistan

15 active brands listed alphabetically.

Vitamin B Complex

Available Brands in Pakistan

B-COMPLEX

B-COMPLEX

IRZA BION

NEURO BETA

VITAMIN B COMP LYSINE

VITAMIN B COMP LYSINE

VITAMIN B COMPOUND

VITAMIN B COMPOUND

VITAMIN B COMPOUND

VITAMIN B COMPOUND FORTE

VITAMIN B PLEX

VIT B COMP

VIT B COMP

VIT B COMPLEX

VITO-BEE