🧪 Composition
SYRUP: Each 5ml contains:
| Ingredient | Standard | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B1 | B.P. | 2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | B.P. | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | B.P. | 1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | B.P. | 2 mcg |
| Nicotinamide | B.P. | 10 mg |
| Calcium D.Pantothenate | B.R | 10 mg |
TABLET: Each uncoated tablet contains:
| Ingredient | Standard | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B1 | B.P. | 1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | B.P. | 1 mg |
| Nicotinamide | B.P. | 15 mg |
Appropriate overages added to compensate for loss on storage.
⚗️ List of Excipients
SYRUP:
Sugar, Methyl paraben sodium, Sodium benzoate, Liquid glucose, Citric acid, Essence raspberry, Disodium edetate, Colour sunset yellow, Saccharin sodium.
TABLET:
Lactose, Maize starch, Methyl paraben, Propyl paraben, Talc, Colloidal silicon dioxide.
💊 Dosage
| Age Group | SYRUP Dosage | TABLET Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Children 5–12 years | 5ml – 10ml twice daily | 1–2 Tablets daily or as directed |
| Children under 5 years | 2.5ml twice a day or as | directed by the physician |
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the vitamins.
🔬 Pharmacological Properties
Vitamins are non-energy producing organic compounds essential for human metabolism, that must be supplied in small quantities in the diet. The importance of vitamins as drugs is primarily in the prevention and treatment of deficiency diseases. Vitamins deficiencies occur due to inadequate intake, increased tissue needs, increased excretion, certain genetic abnormalities and drug vitamin interactions.
📌 Indications
Vitamin B complex syrup supplies significant amounts of vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12, Calcium D pantothenate and Niacin to supplement the diet and help reduce and or eliminate deficiencies of these nutrients.
⚠️ Overdosage
Consult with your physician or pharmacist immediately.
📦 Storage
Store in a cool and dry place, not above 30°C. Keep out of the reach of children.
❗ Possible Side Effects
Patients having hypersensitivity to any of the vitamins in the product.
🤰 Pregnancy and Lactation
Since the product contains Vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12, Calcium D pantothenate and Nicotinamide patients must consult with the physician or pharmacist during the Pregnancy and Lactation period.
📅 Shelf Life
2 Years from the date of manufacture.
🏛️ Regulatory Information
- SYRUP FDA Reg No: FDA/GD.06-12084
- TABLET FDA Reg No: FDA/GD.06 12075
- Date of Publication: September 2009
🏭 Manufactured in Ghana by:
M & G Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
D 446/1, Bannerman Road, James Town, Accra.