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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.

B-COMPLEX

Active

UNEXO LABS (PVT) LTD.

DML: B-COMPLEX

Tabs

B-COMPLEX

Active

VENUS PHARMA

DML: B-COMPLEX

Inj

IRZA BION

Active

IRZA PHARMA (PVT) LTD.

DML: IRZA BION

Inj

NEURO BETA

Active

ELITE PHARMA

DML: NEURO BETA

Inj

VITAMIN B COMP LYSINE

Active

POLYFINE CHEMPHARMA (PVT) LTD.

DML: VITAMIN B COMP LYSINE

Syrup

VITAMIN B COMP LYSINE

Active

UNISON CHEMICAL WORKS

DML: VITAMIN B COMP LYSINE

Syrup

VITAMIN B COMPOUND

Active

EFROZE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.

DML: VITAMIN B COMPOUND

Tabs

VITAMIN B COMPOUND

Active

IRZA PHARMA (PVT) LTD.

DML: VITAMIN B COMPOUND

Tabs

VITAMIN B COMPOUND

Active

IDEAL PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES

DML: VITAMIN B COMPOUND

Tabs

VITAMIN B COMPOUND FORTE

Active

NAWABSONS LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.

DML: VITAMIN B COMPOUND FORTE

Tabs

VITAMIN B PLEX

Active

HELICON PHARMACEUTEK PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.

DML: VITAMIN B PLEX

Syrup

VIT B COMP

Active

LISKO PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD

DML: VIT B COMP

Tabs

VIT B COMP

Active

HELIX PHARMA (PRIVATE) LIMITED

DML: VIT B COMP

Tabs

VIT B COMPLEX

Active

ALBRO PHARMA

DML: VIT B COMPLEX

Tabs

VITO-BEE

Active

XENON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.

DML: VITO-BEE

Syrup

For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.