VITAMIN B COMPLEX, tab.
STD
DORAVITB1T-
Valid Article
HS Code:
300450
Last Updated on:
07/11/2024, 18:13:04
Former
Code(s):
DORAZBD0200 DORAZYN1038
27 - Vitamins and minerals
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
A11EA
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
OC subscriptions: included in supply or field order tools (e.g. UniField)
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OC validations: approved for procurement and use by an OC for international or local orders specifying context and activity in Medical Standard Lists (MSL)
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VITAMINE B COMPLEX
- Not in the WHO list of Essential Medicines 2023
Therapeutic Action
Vitamin B supplementation
B-complex supplements usually pack all eight B vitamins into one tablet.
Indications
Angular stomatitis (Vitamin B2 deficiency) and other Vitamin B deficiencies not covered by vitamin supplements in adults and children from 11 years of age.
Instructions for use
The vitamin B complex selected by the MSF nutrition working group should contain the following minimum components (with minimum quantity of each):
| Components | Quantity |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | 5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 5 mg |
| Vitamin B8 (or B7, Biotin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) | 0.01 mg |
Quantities may vary depending on the manufacturer (but should follow the minimum composition established by MSF).
Posology: 1 tablet daily
Precautions for Use
Do not administer in children under 11 years of age.
Contraindications:
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hypercalciuria
- Hyperoxaluria
- Renal lithiasis and history of renal lithiasis
- Severe renal insufficiency or renal failure (GFR < 30 ml/min)
Vitamin B2 causes yellow colouration of urine.
Storage
Below 25ºC - Protect from humidity