The B complex is an essential vitamin supplement for the normal functioning of the body, indicated to compensate for the multiple deficiency of B vitamins. Some B vitamins easily found in pharmacies are Beneroc, Citoneurim and B complex from the EMS or Medquímica laboratory, for example.
Vitamin B complex supplements can be found commercially in the form of syrups, drops, ampoules and pills and can be purchased at pharmacies for a price that can vary widely, due to the different packaging sizes available.
What is it for
The B vitamins are indicated for the treatment of deficiencies in these vitamins and their manifestations, such as neuritis, pregnancy and lactation. Know the symptoms of lack of B vitamins.
In dermatology, they can be used to improve the general condition of furunculosis, dermatitis, endogenous eczema, seborrhea, lupus erythematosus, lichen planus, treatment of nail deformities and frostbite.
In pediatrics they can be used to increase appetite and to treat cases of weakness, poor digestion and weight loss, particularly in premature infants, celiac disease and milk crust.
In addition, vitamin B complex supplements are also indicated to treat malnutrition, restore intestinal flora, in diabetic and ulcerative diets, in cases of stomatitis, glossitis, colitis, celiac disease, chronic alcoholism, liver coma, anorexia and asthenia.
How to take
The recommended dose depends a lot on the dosage of the B complex being used, the pharmaceutical form in which the vitamins are and the deficiencies of each person.
Generally, the recommended dose to ensure healthy levels of B vitamins in adults is 5 to 10 mg of vitamin B1, 2 to 4 mg of vitamin B2 and B6, 20 to 40 mg of vitamin B3 and 3 to 6 mg of vitamin B5, per day.
In infants and children, drops are usually prescribed, and the recommended dose is 2.5 mg of vitamin B1, 1 mg of vitamin B2 and B6, 10 mg of vitamin B3 and 1.5 mg of vitamin B5.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that can occur when using supplements with B vitamins are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and cramps.
In addition, although it is more rare, hypersensitivity reactions, neuropathic syndromes, inhibition of lactation, itching, facial redness and tingling may still occur.
Who should not use
Vitamin B complex supplements should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to any of the components present in the formula, people with Parkinson's who are using levodopa alone, under 12 and pregnant and lactating women without medical advice.
