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
31Naafvit BZNaafco Pharma PLCSyrup–Not listed
32Neo zinc BTechno Drugs Ltd.Tablet–৳ 3.00per unit
33Neo zinc BTechno Drugs Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
34Opsovit ZOpsonin Pharma Ltd.Tablet–৳ 3.00per unit
35Opsovit ZOpsonin Pharma Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
36Oral-ZBACI LimitedSyrup–Not listed
37Ozink-BOne Pharma Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
38Pep PlusOrion Pharma Ltd.Tablet–৳ 3.50per unit
39Pep PlusOrion Pharma Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
40Temzinc PlusTeam Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
41Temzinc PlusTeam Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet–৳ 3.00per unit
42V4ZNIPRO JMI Pharma Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
43Vicon-ZKumudini Pharma Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
44Vitaflower-ZNovatek Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
45Vitamin BZSharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
46Vitaplex-ZPharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
47Vita-ZChemist Laboratories Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
48VitazinAristopharma Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
49Viton-ZSilco Pharmaceutical Ltd.Tablet–৳ 2.00per unit
50Viton-ZSilco Pharmaceutical Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
51Xinc BEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
52Xinc BEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet–৳ 3.50per unit
53XinoplexSilva Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
54ZbvitPeoples Pharma Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
55ZeeplexCosmic Pharma Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
56Zico PlusGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
57Zico PlusGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet–৳ 3.00per unit
58Zicovit-BGlobex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
59Zido-BNovo Healthcare and Pharma Ltd.Syrup–Not listed
60Zigrow BOSL Pharma LimitedTablet–৳ 3.50per unit

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.