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.

Ascorbate calcium is a form of vitamin C that is used to prevent or treat low levels of vitamin C

 

• Ascorbate calcium is used to prevent or treat low levels of vitamin C in people who do not get enough of the vitamin from their diets. This product also contains calcium.
• Vitamin C plays an important role in the body. It is needed to maintain the health of skin, cartilage, teeth, bone, and blood vessels. It is also used to protect your body's cells from damage. It is known as an antioxidant.

• Diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps/pain, or heartburn may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, visit your doctor immediately. Tell your doctor right away if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur painful urination, pink/bloody urine.
• Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

• Things to keep in mind when taking calcium ascorbate:
• Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
• Take with a full glass of water.
• This medicine prevents many other drugs from getting into the body.
• This medicine may affect certain lab tests.  Be careful if you have G6PD deficiency. Anemia may happen. If you take other drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if you need to take them at some other time than calcium ascorbate.

Generic Name: cholecalciferol 

Vitamin D3 is needed for normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which is further utilized for development and maintenance of bones and teeth. This makes bones stronger and reduces risk for bone fractures.  Vitamin D3 also has a role in ones nerve, muscle, and immune systems.

People who might need extra vitamin D3 include

•  Older adult
•  Breastfed infants
•  People with dark skin
•  People with certain conditions, such as liver diseases, cystic fibrosis and Crohn's disease
•  People who have obesity or have had gastric bypass surgery

Symptoms of vitamin D3 deficiency include bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and mood changes. Vitamin D3 is used for treating osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, renal osteodystrophy and hypoparathyroidism.

•   nausea
•       vomiting
•         constipation
•         weight loss
•        weakness
•         increased calcium levels (hypercalcemia)

May cause allergic reactions or other problems if contain inactive ingredients such as peanut/soy. Pregnant women or Breastfeeding mothers need to consult their doctors before taking Vitamin D3 supplements.

• Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a probiotic. Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria. It works by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.
• There are lots of different species of lactobacillus. These are "friendly" bacteria that normally live in our digestive, urinary, and genital systems without causing disease. Lactobacillus is also in some fermented foods like yogurt and in dietary supplements.
• Lactobacillus is taken by mouth to treat and prevent diarrhea,

• Lactobacillus used to treat diarrhea caused due to infections, antibiotics, travel, chemotherapy, etc.
• It may also be used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, bacterial vaginal infections, urinary tract infections, etc.
• This supplement is not recommended for use in immunocompromised patients and in patients with gastrointestinal perforations.

• Rash
• Dry skin
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Bloating
• Excessive gas in stomach
• Flatulence

• Avoid taking Lactobacillus along with steroids (medications that weaken the immune system) as they might increase the chances of getting sick.
• Take Lactobacillus at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking Lactobacillus along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness. 
• This supplement is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless necessary.