GENERIC

Vitamin B Complex + Zinc

Indications

Vitaflower-Z is indicated for the treatment and prevention of zinc and vitamin B deficiencies.

Pharmacology

Zinc is vital for many biological functions such as immunity enhancement, wound healing, digestion, reproduction, physical growth and mental development. Zinc supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence. Zinc also has some antioxidant properties. Zinc is used to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder) in children. In adult, due to zinc deficiency loss of appetite, poor sense of taste and smell, tendency towards depression, white marks on fingernails, frequent infections, low fertility, prostate problems, mental problems, poor wound healing, a poor immune system, diarrhoea, mental lethargy, rough skin and weight loss may occur. B-Vitamins are needed to release energy from food. They play an important role in ensuring healthy brain and nerve function, healthy red blood cells formation in children & adults. They are specially needed for healthy growth and development of children. B-Vitamin deficiencies in adult cause profound fatigue and various types of neurologic manifestations, which may include weakness, poor balance, confusion, irritability, memory loss, nervousness, tingling of the limbs and loss of coordination. Additional symptoms of vitamin B deficiency are sleep disturbances, nausea, poor appetite, frequent infections, and skin lesions.

Dosage and administration

Syrup-

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

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.

Tablet-

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

Interactions

Concomitant intake of tetracyclines and zinc may decrease the Gl absorption and serum levels of tetracyclines. Similarly concomitant administration of zinc and fluroquinolones may decrease the Gl absorption and serum  levels of some fluroquinolones. Coadministration of Niacin and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg. lovastatin) may result mayopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Pyridoxine reduces levodopa's effectiveness by increasing its peripheral metabolism. Co-administration of pyridoxine with phenytoin may decrease serum levels of phenytoin.

Contraindications

Vitamin B Complex & Zinc is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this product.

Side effects

This is generally well tolerated. However, a few side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea & stomach upset may occur. Side effects have been reported with specific vitamins but generally at levels substantially higher than recommended doses.

Pregnancy and lactation

This is recommended in pregnancy and lactation.

Precautions and warnings

In acute renal failure, zinc accumulation may occur, so dosage adjustment is needed. This is not intended for the treatment of severe specific deficiencies.

Overdose

In case of overdosage, initially epigastric pain, diarrhoea and vomiting can occur. In that case, one should seek emergency medical attention. Initially, an emetic should be given and then gastric lavage and general supportive measures should be employed.

Storage

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

Clinical information is taken from the most complete brand listing (Vitaflower-Z); it applies to the active ingredient.

Brands of Vitamin B Complex + Zinc

Brands of Vitamin B Complex + Zinc
#BrandCompanyFormStrengthPrice
1Alovit BZAl-Madina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet–৳ 2.50per unit
2Alvit-ZAlbion Laboratories LimitedSyrup–Not listed
3Apevit-ZAPC Pharma Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
4Aritone ZIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet–৳ 3.00per unit
5Aritone ZIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
6Astra-ZAstra Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet–৳ 2.00per unit
7BabizRangs Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
8Beforte-ZDoctor’s Chemical Works Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
9Benvit-ZBenham Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
10Benvit-ZBenham Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet–৳ 3.00per unit
11BicozinSquare Pharmaceuticals PLCTablet–৳ 3.00per unit
12BicozinSquare Pharmaceuticals PLCSyrup–Not listed
13Biozinc-BThe IBN SINA Pharmaceutical PLCSyrup–Not listed
14BuzzNipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
15BuzzNipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet–৳ 2.30per unit
16B-ZAd-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet–৳ 3.50per unit
17C-BZCentral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
18Convit ZConcord Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
19Ethiplex-ZEthical Drugs LimitedTablet–৳ 2.00per unit
20Ethiplex-ZEthical Drugs LimitedSyrup–Not listed
21Europlex-ZEuro Pharma Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
22HizinMonicopharma Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
23Imuzin-BBeacon Pharmaceuticals PLCSyrup–Not listed
24Imuzin-BBeacon Pharmaceuticals PLCTablet–৳ 3.00per unit
25Kidizinc-BVirgo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
26Kidomed BZMedRx Life Science Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
27Leozinc-BLeon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
28LysozincDesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
29MinzinAvarox Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
30MonovitZenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed

This page is general information and is not medical advice. It does not replace a registered doctor, and it is not a prescription or a recommendation to use any medicine or test. Prices are listed prices and may change. Always follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.