Generic
Vitamin B Complex + Zinc
Pharmacology
Each 5 ml Syrup contains- Thiamine Hydrochloride BP 5 mg Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium BP 2.74 mg equivalent to Riboflavin 2 mg Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP 2 mg Nicotinamide BP 20 mg and Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate USP 27.45 mg equivalent to elemental Zinc 10 mg. Each Tablet contains- Thiamine Hydrochloride BP 5 mg Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium BP 2.74 mg equivalent to Riboflavin 2 mg Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP 2 mg Nicotinamide BP 20 mg and Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate USP 27.45 mg equivalent to elemental Zinc 10 mg.
Contraindications
Concomitant intake of tetracyclines and zinc may decrease the Gl absorption and serum levels of tetracyclines. Similarly concomitant administration of zinc and fluroquinolones may decrease the Gl absorption and serum levels of some fluroquinolones. Coadministration of Niacin and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg. lovastatin) may result mayopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Pyridoxine reduces levodopa's effectiveness by increasing its peripheral metabolism. Co-administration of pyridoxine with phenytoin may decrease serum levels of phenytoin.
Side Effects
Vitamin B Complex & Zinc is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this product.
Pregnancy And Lactation
This is generally well tolerated. However, a few side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea & stomach upset may occur. Side effects have been reported with specific vitamins but generally at levels substantially higher than recommended doses.
Therapeutic
This is recommended in pregnancy and lactation.
Storage Conditions
In acute renal failure, zinc accumulation may occur, so dosage adjustment is needed. This is not intended for the treatment of severe specific deficiencies.
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