Vitamin B Complex: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Vitamin B Complex is a B vitamin supplement. It is used for vitamin B deficiency, weakness, mouth ulcers, cracked lips and nerve health support. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, syrup and injections, made by 7 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Vitamin B Complex works

B vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine and cyanocobalamin act as helpers for the enzymes that turn food into energy. They are also needed for healthy nerves, skin and the lining of the mouth, and for making red blood cells. The body stores little of most B vitamins, so regular intake matters.

What is Vitamin B Complex used for?

• Vitamin B deficiency
• Weakness
• Mouth ulcers
• Cracked lips
• Nerve health support

Vitamin B Complex is used to prevent and correct a shortage of B vitamins, which can occur with a poor diet, heavy alcohol use, recovery from illness, pregnancy or certain long-term medicines. Low levels may show as tiredness, mouth ulcers, a sore tongue, cracked corners of the mouth or tingling in the hands and feet. Doctors often prescribe it as a general supplement alongside other treatment.

Side effects of Vitamin B Complex

Vitamin B Complex rarely causes problems at normal amounts. Effects people sometimes notice include:

• Bright yellow urine (harmless)
• Mild nausea or stomach upset
• Unpleasant taste
• Flushing with products containing niacin
• Pain at the injection site (injections)

Seek medical help straight away for signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, swelling of the face or difficulty breathing, particularly after an injection.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not take very high doses for long periods without advice; too much vitamin B6 over a long time can cause numbness in the hands and feet.
• Tell your doctor if you take levodopa for Parkinson's disease, as vitamin B6 can affect some levodopa products.
• A supplement is not a substitute for finding the cause of ongoing tiredness, numbness or anaemia, so see a doctor if symptoms continue.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor which product is suitable.
• Keep it out of the reach of children.

Frequently asked questions about Vitamin B Complex

What is the price of Vitamin B Complex in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Vitamin B Complex products currently in stock range from Rs 21 to Rs 1,300 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Camoplex Super 1000 mcg Injection at Rs 21. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Vitamin B Complex are available in Pakistan?

Vitamin B Complex is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Becefol (Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd), Lederplex (Wyeth-lederle), Revitale-b (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd), Polybion (Merck Marker Ltd), Viophos (Continental Pharmaceuticals), Enervit (Himont Pharmaceutical Ltd), Revitale (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd) and Debivit (Genix Pharma Ltd), along with 5 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Vitamin B Complex?

Vitamin B Complex is generally available without a prescription. Read the leaflet before use and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially for children, during pregnancy, or if you take other medicines.

Can Vitamin B Complex be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor which product is suitable.

Vitamin B Complex brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 9 products containing Vitamin B Complex from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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