Berocca Energie - Temporary Fatigue - Box of 30 tablets

Indication

Berocca is indicated for disorders related to a magnesium deficiency in particular, in adults over 15 years. This medication also contains calcium, zinc, vitamins B and C. This medication contains magnesium. The combination of a number of the following symptoms may be suggestive of magnesium deficiency:

- nervousness, irritability, mild anxiety, emotionality, tiredness, minor sleep disorders.

- manifestations of anxiety, such as digestive spasms or palpitations (healthy heart).

- muscle cramps, tingling.

How to take this medicine

Dosage In adults, the usual dose is 1 to 2 tablets per day taken with a glass of water. Due to the presence of vitamin C, take this medication in the morning preferably. Duration of treatment The usual duration of treatment is 1 month.

Composition 

The active substances are: - Thiamine nitrate (1) (Vitamin B1): 14.565 mg - Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): 15.000 mg - Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6): 10.000 mg - Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12): 0.010 mg As cyanocobalamin 0.1% WS (2) - Nicotinamide (Vitamin PP or B3) : 50,000 mg - Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5): 23,000 mg - As calcium pantothenate - Biotin (Vitamin B8 or H): 0,150 mg As a 1% dilution in mannitol - Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C): 500,000 mg - Folic acid (Vitamin B9) : 0.400 mg As a 5% dilution in mannitol - Calcium: 100.000 mg As calcium pantothenate (2.3%) and calcium carbonate (97.7%) - Magnesium: 100.000 mg As heavy magnesium carbonate (30.6%) and light magnesium oxide (69.4%) - Zinc: 10,000 mg As zinc citrate (1)The amount of vitamin B1 provided by 14.565 mg of thiamine nitrate is equivalent to that provided by 15 mg of thiamine hydrochloride. (2) Composition of cyanocobalamin 0.1% WS: cyanocobalamin, sodium citrate, citric acid, dextrin. The other ingredients are: lactose monohydrate, povidone K90, croscarmellose sodium, mannitol, talc, magnesium stearate, OPADRY II Brown

Precautions for Use

– Due to the risk of excessive dose, use with caution if you are currently taking other vitamin or mineral supplements.

– Contains lactose.Do NOT use if you have galactosaemia, glucose-galactose malabsorption or a lactase deficiency (all of which are rare, inherited disorders).

– When taken in heavy doses, vitamin B12 can mask the effects of anaemia. If you are already taking a vitamin B12 supplement , consult your doctor or pharmacist prior to use.

Contra-indications 

– are taking levodopa (used to treat Parkinson's disease);

– have severe kidney dysfunction (kidney failure); – are hypercalcaemic (i.e. you have an abnormally high blood-calcium level);

– have hypercalciuria (i.e. you have an abnormally high level of calcium in your urine);

– have kidney stones (renal calculus); or – are allergic to any of this product's ingredients.

Pregnancy and Breast-FeedingIf you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any form of medicine.