Vitamin B complex – Generic Drug Info

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Vitamin B complex

Specific combined vitamin preparations

Generic drug information & available brands

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This is a group of essential vitamins that help the body produce energy, maintain a healthy nervous system, and support overall health. It is used to treat or prevent vitamin B deficiencies. It is considered safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Indications

It is indicated in the vitamin B-Complex deficiency states like beriberi, Wernicke's encephalopathy, loss of appetite, cheilosis, glossitis, angular stomatitis, keratitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, pellagra, photophobia, peripheral neuritis, corneal vascularization, in conditions causing depletion, or reduced absorption of vitamins such as gastrointestinal disorders, chronic alcoholism, febrile illness, prolonged or wasting diseases, hyperthyroidism or poorly controlled diabetes, and conditions resulting in increased requirement for B-Complex vitamins e.g. pregnancy, severe burns and recovery from surgery.

Composition

Each tablet/capsule contains:

Thiamine HCl (Vit. B1) BP 5 mg,
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) BP 2 mg,
Nicotinamide (Vit. B3) BP 20 mg,
Pyridoxine HCl (Vit. B6) BP 2 mg,

Each 5 ml Syrup contains:

Thiamine HCl (Vit. B1) BP 5 mg,
Riboflavin 5- Phosphate as Sodium (Vit. B2) BP 2 mg,
Nicotinamide (Vit. B3) BP 20 mg,
Pyridoxine HCl (Vit. B6) BP 2 mg.

Each 2 ml ampoule contains:

Thiamine HCl (Vit. B1) BP 50 mg,
Riboflavin Sodium, Phosphate (Vit. B2) BP 5.48 mg,
Nicotinamide (Vit. B3) B 100 mg,
D-Panthenol (Vit. B5) USP 5 mg,
Pyridoxine HCl (Vit. B6) BP 10 mg

Pharmacology

This is a well balanced combination of B-Complex vitamins which is specially formulated for prophylactic or therapeutic nutritional supplementation in conditions requiring water soluble B-Complex vitamins. Vitamins are
essential for normal metabolic functions including hematopoiesis. The B-Complex vitamins are necessary for the conversion of carbohydrate, protein and fat into tissue and energy.

Dosage & Administration

Important:
Do not take any medication without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be dangerous.

Tablet and Capsule: 1-2 tablets/capsules thrice daily.

Syrup: 2-3 teaspoonful daily or as directed by the physician.

Injection: It is used when the oral route is not feasible or when rapid correction of vitamin B-group is needed. It can be given intramuscularly or intravenously (slowly) in a dose of 2 mL daily or as advised by the Registered Physician.

Interaction

Pyridoxine may increase the peripheral metabolism of levodopa, reducing therapeutic efficacy in patients
with Parkinson's disease.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Side Effects

Adverse reactions have been reported with specific vitamins, and generally at levels substantially higher
than those in Orabex. However, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions are possible at lower levels.

Pregnancy & Lactation

The recommended dose should not be exceeded without medical advice.

Precautions & Warnings

It should be given cautiously to patients taking levodopa as pyridoxine reduces the effect of levodopa. Hypersensitivity may develop in patients previously given thiamine, specially after repeated injections of concentrated solution; give subsequent injections with care. Discontinue drug if untoward reactions develop. Intramuscular administration may cause transient pain; when used undiluted, administer slowly.

Storage Conditions

Keep below 25°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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Available Brands

133 found

Brand	Strength	Type	৳
Sinafort-B Ibn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	(5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg)/5 ml	Syrup	-
Solvit-B Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg	Tablet	0.62
Solvitone Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	(5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg)/5 ml	Syrup	-
Stanoplex Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	(5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg)/5 ml	Syrup	-
Stanovit-B Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg	Tablet	0.51
Supraplex Drug International Ltd.	(5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg)/5 ml	Syrup	-
Uniplex Aristopharma Ltd.	(5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg)/5 ml	Syrup	-
Univit-B Aristopharma Ltd.	5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg	Tablet	0.62
V-Plex ACME Laboratories Ltd.	5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg	Tablet	0.60
V-Plex ACME Laboratories Ltd.	5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg	Capsule	1.00
V-Plex ACME Laboratories Ltd.	(5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg)/5 ml	Syrup	-
V-Plex ACME Laboratories Ltd.	(50 mg+5.48 mg+100 mg+5 mg+10 mg)/2 ml	IM/IV Injection	-
V4 NIPRO JMI Pharma Ltd.	(5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg)/5 ml	Syrup	-
Vicon-B Kumudini Pharma Ltd.	5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg	Tablet	0.62
Vicon-B Kumudini Pharma Ltd.	(5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg)/5 ml	Syrup	-
Vigor-B Hallmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg	Tablet	0.44
Vigor-B Hallmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	(5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg)/5 ml	Syrup	-
Vilet B Bengal drugs Ltd.	5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg	Tablet	0.44
Vilet B Bengal drugs Ltd.	(5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg)/5 ml	Syrup	-
Vitacare Marksman Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	(5 mg+2 mg+2 mg+20 mg)/5 ml	Syrup	-

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