Generic

Vitamin B Complex + Zinc

Indications

This is indicated for the treatment and prevention of zinc and vitamin B deficiencies.

Pharmacology

Zinc is essential for many biological functions, such as enhancing immunity, wound healing, digestion, reproduction, physical development, and intellectual development. Zinc supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence. Zinc also has some antioxidant properties. Zinc is used to treat children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). In adults, zinc deficiency, poor appetite, poor taste and smell, depression tendency, white marks on nails, frequent infections, low fertility, prostate problems, mental problems, poor wound healing, poor immune system, and diarrhea can cause Mental drowsiness, rough skin, and weight loss.

B vitamins are needed to release energy from food. They play an important role in ensuring healthy brain and nerve function and the formation of healthy red blood cells in children and adults. They are especially necessary for the healthy growth and development of children. Lack of dual vitamins in adults can cause extreme fatigue and various types of neurological manifestations, including weakness, poor balance, confusion, irritability, memory loss, tension, tingling limbs, and loss of coordination. Other symptoms of vitamin B deficiency include sleep disturbance, nausea, loss of appetite, frequent infections, and skin damage.

Dosage & Administration

Syrup-

• Adults: 10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls) 2 to 3 times daily or as recommended by the physician.
• Children: 10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls) 1 to 3 times daily or as recommended by the physician.
• Infants: 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) 1 to 2 times daily or as recommended by the physician.

Tablet-

• For adults & Children over 30 kg: 1 to 2 tablets 2 to 3 times daily or as recommended by the physician.

Interaction

Simultaneous intake of tetracycline and zinc can reduce GI absorption and serum levels of tetracycline. Similarly, the simultaneous administration of zinc and fluoroquinolones can reduce GI absorption and serum levels of certain fluoroquinolones. Co-administration of niacin and HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (such as lovastatin) can cause syphilis and rhabdomyolysis. Pyridoxine reduces the effectiveness of levodopa by increasing peripheral metabolism. The combination of pyridoxine and phenytoin can reduce the serum level of phenytoin.

Contraindications

Patients known to be allergic to any component of this product should not use vitamin B-zinc complex.

Side Effects

This is generally well tolerated. However, some side effects can occur, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and an upset stomach. Side effects of certain vitamins have been reported, but generally at levels much higher than recommended doses.

Pregnancy & Lactation

This is recommended in pregnancy and lactation.

Precautions & Warnings

Accumulation of zinc can occur in acute renal failure, so the dose needs to be adjusted. This is not to treat specific serious deficiencies.

Therapeutic Class

Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Pharmaceutical Name

Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.