Berocca Immuno Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per effervescent tab Ascorbic acid 1 g, Zn 10 mg, cholecalciferol (vit D₃) 400 IU

Indications/Uses

Prevention & treatment of vit C, vit D & Zn deficiencies during situations & conditions w/ increased requirements or increased risk of deficiencies.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 1 tab daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Dissolve effervescent tab in a glass of water.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ hemochromatosis, hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D. Kidney disease/disorders (severe renal insufficiency GFR <30 mL/min, including individuals on dialysis, nephrolithiasis or history of nephrolithiasis, hyperoxaluria).

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Special Precautions

Acute & chronic overdose increases risk of adverse effects. Concomitant intake of food supplements or medication containing vit C, vit D, vit D analogues, &/or Zn. Vit C may interfere w/ lab tests resulting in false reading. Patients on controlled Na diet.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, GI & abdominal pains; allergic & anaphylactic reaction, hypersensitivity reactions w/ respective lab & clinical manifestations including allergic asthma syndrome, mild to moderate reactions potentially affecting skin, resp tract, GIT, & CVS including symptoms eg, rash, urticaria, allergic edema & angioedema, pruritus, & cardio-resp distress.

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Drug Interactions

Ascorbic acid (vit C): Enhanced tissue Fe toxicity of desferrioxamine. Enhanced absorption of Fe. Reduced cyclosporine blood level. May interfere w/ effectiveness of indinavir & warfarin. May interfere w/ testing kits & meters that measure glucose levels resulting in false readings. Cholecalciferol (vit D₃): Reduced urinary excretion of Ca w/ thiazide diuretics. Decreased GI absorption w/ orlistat, Fe exchange resins (eg, cholestyramine), laxatives (eg, mineral oil, senna). Increased risk of hypervitaminosis D &/or hypercalcaemia w/ vit D analogues (eg, ergocalciferol, calcitriol, & topical calcipotriene). Zn: Forms complexes w/ tetracyclines, quinolones, penicillamine, bisphosphonates, levothyroxine, eltrombopag resulting in decreased absorption of both substances.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Vitamins &/or Minerals

ATC Classification

A11GB - Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), combinations ; Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Berocca Immuno effervescent tab

Packing/Price

15's;30's

Berocca Immuno

Manufacturer:

Bayer Indonesia

Distributor:

Bayer