Description and Composition of Meta B Fort
Meta B Fort tablet is a formulation of B vitamins for treatment and supplementation in cases of deficiency of all or any of the active ingredients.
Each tablet of Meta B Fort contains:
- Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit B1) 100 mg
- Pyridoxine HCI (Vit B6) 200 mg
- Cyanocobalamin (Vit B12) 200 μg
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Actions and Pharmacology of Meta B Fort
Cyanocobalamin (B12)
Cyanocobalamin acts as a coenzyme for fat and carbohydrate metabolism. It is essential for growth, replication haematopoiesis and nucleoprotein and myelin synthesis.
Thiamine (B1) and pyridoxine (B6)
Thiamine pyrophosphate and pyridoxal phosphate, the physiologically active forms of thiamine and pyridoxine respectively, act as coenzymes for various metabolic functions affecting protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. The B vitamins are readily absorbed orally except in malabsorption syndrome, metabolised in the liver and excreted via the kidneys.
Indications and Uses of Meta B Fort
For treatment of nutritional vitamin B1, B6 and B12 deficiencies, peripheral neuritis and in conditions requiring increased intake of Vitamins B 1, 6 and 12 such as in alcoholism, hepatic disease, hyperthyroidism, infection, lactation, pregnancy and malabsorption syndromes.
Contraindications of Meta B Fort
It is not recommended for patients with Leber’s disease since optic nerve atrophy may occur.
Precautions
- Caution in patients with history of gout or hepatic disease
- Do not exceed the recommended dosage during self medication with this drug.
- Follow physician’s directions if medication is prescribed
Main Side and Adverse Effects of Meta B Fort
Diarrhoea and ching may occur occasionally
Drug Interactions with Meta B Fort
Meta B Fort Tablet may reduce the effects of levodopa
Overdosage
It is usually well tolerated
Dosage and Administration of Meta B Fort
Adults: Oral 1 tablet daily, or as directed by the physician
Children: As directed by the physician
Storage
Store below 25 C. Protect from light and moisture.
Can somebody with cartar(running nose)take Meta B-Fort Tablet?
Yes, Meta B Fort tablet can be taken by someone who has catarrh if there is a need for it.
Please note that Meta B Fort is not used for the treatment of catarrh.
It uses and indications have been provided above.
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