Alvit-B Gold (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 3.62 (10 x 6: ৳ 217.20)
Strip Price: ৳ 21.72

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of vitamin B-complex and vitamin C deficiencies
  • Patients with decreased intake due to restricted or unbalanced diet
  • Patients with reduced availability during treatment with antimicrobials
  • Increased requirements due to increased metabolic rate
  • Micronutrient deficiencies during pregnancy or lactation

Composition

  • Ascorbic Acid BP 175.0 mg
  • Calcium D-Pantothenate BP 25.0 mg
  • Cyanocobalamin BP 5 mcg
  • Folic Acid BP 500 mcg
  • Thiamine Mononitrate USP 50.0 mg
  • Riboflavin BP 25.0 mg
  • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP 10.0 mg
  • Nicotinamide BP 100.0 mg

Pharmacology

  • Function as cofactors of various enzymes regulating metabolism
  • Thiamine acts as a cofactor in the decarboxylation of keto acids
  • Riboflavin vital for cellular respiratory reactions
  • Pyridoxine takes part in amino acid interconversion
  • Vitamin B12 required for DNA synthesis and RBC maturation
  • Nicotinamide vital for cellular respiration
  • Calcium Pantothenate functions as a cofactor for enzymes
  • Folic acid involved in nucleotide synthesis and immune response
  • Ascorbic acid essential for collagen synthesis and phagocytic function

Dosage & Administration

One capsule daily or as advised by the physician

Interaction

  • Folic acid may lower serum concentration of phenytoin
  • Pyridoxine can reduce the effect of levodopa

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any ingredients of the preparation

Side Effects

  • Allergic reactions in patients hypersensitive to components
  • Rare reports of anaphylactoid reactions to thiamine
  • Flushing, itching, or burning of the skin due to nicotinamide

Pregnancy & Lactation

Published reports on safe administration of water-soluble vitamins

Precautions & Warnings

  • Accompany with specific therapy for primary illness
  • Continue treatment only until deficiency is corrected or supplementation need exists
  • Pyridoxine may reduce therapeutic effects of levodopa
  • Riboflavin may color urine yellow
  • Ascorbic acid in urine may give false positive result for sugar

Therapeutic Class

Specific combined vitamin preparations

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and children

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