Vitamin B Complex

Drug #1102

Vitamin B Complex is a group of water soluble substances including thiamine, riboflavin, niacin (nicotininc acid), niacinamide (nicotinamide), the viatmin B6 gruop (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.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Natural origin and belongs to Water Soluble Vitamins.

It is classified in Vitamin, Water Soluble pharmacological group.

Molecular Weight: 664.6 · Non-proprietary name: Vitamin B Complex.

Molecular structure of Vitamin B Complex

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

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.

Dosage

Vitamin B Complex's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
100 mg	100 mg	Every 24h	PO	As required. Usually 1-3 times daily.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0 – 0	—	—	Oral	As Required, Usually 1 Tab Daily
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Vitamin B Complex in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Angioneurotic edema, Jaundice , Cyanosis , Urticaria , Peptic ulceration , Pulmonary edema.

Vitamin B Complex is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal pain, Allergy , Diarrhea, Flushing, GI disturbance, Headache, Hypotension , Itching, Nausea, Pruritus , Restlessness, Skin dryness, Skin rashes, Sweating , Tight breathing, Tingling , Unpleasant taste, Weakness.

Warnings / Precautions

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.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Inj

100 mg

Storage Conditions

Vitamin B Complex should be stored Tab, Caps, Syrup.

Drug Classification

1.27 — Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Vitamin B Complex in Pakistan:

Medicraft