Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cyanocobalamin
Chemical Class
Imidazole
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
B03BA01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Stresstabs?
Uses
Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, is a form of vitamin B found in foods. Biotin helps the body break down fats, carbohydrates, and protei...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Imidazole
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
It is of Natural origin and belongs to Imidazole. It belongs to Nutrients and Vitamins pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Biotin is 244.30.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 to 200 mcg — 24 hourly
For 3 Months
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
When considering the use of herbal supplements, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements. If you choose
3
Child · Oral
4 mg/kg — 24 hourly
For several months
Safety Alerts
You should not use this product if you are allergic to biotin
Before using biotin, talk to your healthcare provider
Your dose needs may be different if you: have a deficiency of the enzyme called biotinidase
or kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis)
Ask a doctor before using this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Important Warnings
Follow all directions on the product label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Common side effects may include diarrhea or respiratory problems. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Taking certain medicines can lower your blood levels of biotin
which could affect your biotin dose needs. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using biotin with any other medications
especially: carbamazepine
phenobarbital
phenytoin
or primidone . This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect biotin
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 243.45
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 30 · approved 01 Jul, 2024
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 30Rs 243.45
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