Biotin is a B complex vitamin used as a nutritional supplementation for dietary shortage or imbalance which may cause hair loss or total alopecia, brittle nails, skin rash in infants, and mild depression.
Biotin is a form of vitamin B that provides essential nutrients.
Major & minor side effects for Biotin
- Hypersensitivity
- Stomach discomfort and pain
- Skin rash
This medicine is considered safe for consumption by pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Use of this medicine in children should be done only under your doctor's supervision.
The effect of therapy with Biotin may occur 3 to 6 months after starting the therapy.
Dialysis patients may require a higher dose due to drug removal during dialysis.
Calcium Pantothenate is used in a combination with other vitamins to treat vitamin deficiency conditions.
It may also be used in a combination with other vitamins to lower the levels of lipids and cholesterol in the body.
Calcium Pantothenate is the calcium salt of pantothenic acid.
Major & minor side effects for Calcium Pantothenate
- Severe skin rash and hives
- Blistering and peeling of skin
- Difficulty in breathing
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Hoarseness of voice
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
This supplement is considered safe for consumption by pregnant and breastfeeding women within the recommended dietary allowance.
Calcium Pantothenate may interact with many other supplements and may cause severe adverse effects.
This supplement may be prescribed alone or in a combination with other medicines/supplements for a host of other conditions.
This supplement should be used with caution in patients with an active disorder of the blood like anemia, thrombocytopenia, blood clotting disorders, etc.
This supplement should be used with caution in patients with a history of any gastrointestinal disorders due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
It is recommended to first make a dietary modification to treat the deficiency of pantothenic acid.
Inositol is a vitamin-like substance. It is found in many plants and animals. It is also
produced in the human body and can be made in a laboratory.
Inositol can be found in many forms (called isomers). The most common forms are
myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol.
Inositol is used to for metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
It is also used as a complementary therapy for metabolic and mood disorders.
Inositol has also been found to reduce psoriasis symptoms in people taking lithium,
a drug commonly prescribed to treat bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia,
and eating disorders.
Nausea
Stomach pain
Tiredness
Headache
Dizziness
The metabolic effects of Inositol may not be appropriate for everyone. Even in
people with diabetes, the prolonged use or overuse of inositol may lead
to hypoglycemia(low blood sugar).
There is also some concern that high doses of inositol hexaphosphate may reduce
the body's ability to absorb zinc, calcium, iron, and other essential minerals,
triggering a nutritional deficiency even if you're eating a balanced diet.
