Generic Name

Vitamin B-complex + Zinc

Precaution

N/A

Indication

Vitamin B and Zinc deficiencies

Contra Indication

Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this product.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

Generally well tolerated.

Pregnancy Category

Mode of Action

Zinc: Cofactor in over 100 enzymes; plays a role in DNA synthesis; supports a healthy immune system; helps maintain a sense of smell and taste; may assist in porper function of insulin. Vitamin B: Plays a role in the synthesis and maintenance of coenzyme A. Necessary for lipid metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, tissue respiration, glycogenolysis, inhibition of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) synthesis. May increaase chylomicron triglyceride removal from plasma. Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin): Required for the maintenance of normal erthropoiesis, nucleprotein and myelin synthesis, cell reproduction and normal growth; intrinsic factor, a glycoprotein secreted by the gastric mucosa, is required for active absorption of Vitamin B12 from the GI tract. Necessary for normal tissue respiration; plays a role in activation of pyridoxine and conversion of tryptophan to niacin.

Interaction

N/A

Pregnancy Category Note

N/A

Adult Dose

Adults: 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) 2 to 3 times daily or as recommended by the physician.

Child Dose

Children: 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) 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.

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

N/A