B-50 Forte Injection

Indications

B-50 Forte-B complex is recommended for both prophylactic and therapeutic nutritional supplementation, particularly during physiologically stressful conditions. It’s beneficial for conditions leading to depletion, reduced absorption, or decreased bioavailability of essential B-vitamins, often characterized by symptoms like glossitis, stomatitis, cheilosis, and beriberi.

Composition

Each Tablet/Capsule/Syrup contains:

• Thiamine Hydrochloride: 5 mg
• Riboflavin: 2 mg
• Pyridoxine hydrochloride: 2 mg
• Nicotinamide: 20 mg

Each Injection contains:

• Thiamine Hydrochloride: 50 mg
• Riboflavin: 4 mg
• Pyridoxine hydrochloride: 10 mg
• Nicotinamide: 100 mg
• D-Panthenol: 5 mg

Pharmacology

B-50 Forte-B complex offers a balanced combination of essential B vitamins crucial for metabolic functions. These vitamins play integral roles in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism as components of enzyme systems. Deficiency of B vitamins can lead to various health issues like glossitis, stomatitis, cheilosis, polyneuritis, beriberi, pellagra, and corneal vascularization.

Dosage & Administration

• Tablet/Capsule: Usually, 1-2 tablets/capsules are recommended three times daily or as per physician’s advice.
• Syrup: Typically, 2-3 teaspoonfuls daily or as directed by the physician.
• Injection: Administered intramuscularly or intravenously with a usual dose of 2 ml daily or as prescribed. Injectable dosage includes D-Panthenol 5 mg along with Thiamine, Riboflavin, Nicotinamide, and Pyridoxine.

Interaction

B-50 Forte-B complex may interfere with levodopa therapy for parkinsonism, hence it’s not advisable for patients undergoing such treatment.

Contraindications

Avoid Vitamin-B complex if there is hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Side Effects

While adverse reactions are rare at the levels present in B-50 Forte-B complex, allergic reactions and idiosyncratic responses are possible. Gastrointestinal intolerance may occur with iron supplementation, even at recommended levels.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Vitamin-B complex is considered safe for use during pregnancy and lactation.

Therapeutic Class

B-50 Forte-B complex belongs to the category of specific combined vitamin preparations, offering comprehensive nutritional support.