B Alert Forte Tablet

Composition of B Alert Forte Tablet

B Alert Forte Tablet contains Methylcobalamin (1500mcg) + Vitamin E (25mg) + Alpha Lipoic Acid (100mg) + Folic Acid (1.5mg) + Pyridoxine (3mg) + Benfotiamine (50mg) + Betacarotene (15mg) + Chromium Picolinate (100mcg) + Magnesium Sulphate (1.5mg) + Copper Sulphate (1mg) + L-Glutamic Acid (100mg) + Zinc Sulphate (61.85mg). It belongs to the B-complex vitamin, Antioxidant / trace element supplement, Vitamin and mineral supplement, Laxative and Protein and amino-acid supplement class of medicines.

Uses of B Alert Forte Tablet

• This medicine is used in the treatment of vitamin b deficiency
• nerve pain and tingling
• anaemia
• tiredness due to deficiency
• nutritional deficiency
• support during recovery
• antioxidant supplementation
• dietary supplementation
• constipation
• bowel preparation
• protein supplementation
• nutritional support and recovery and convalescence.

Key benefits

• Corrects a deficiency that causes tiredness and nerve symptoms
• Supports the formation of healthy red blood cells
• Generally well tolerated
• Corrects dietary shortfalls
• Supports normal immune function
• Corrects a measured deficiency
• Supports normal body function
• Reliable relief of constipation
• Several gentle options available
• Supports muscle maintenance and repair
• Useful when dietary intake is inadequate

How B Alert Forte Tablet works

This medicine combines 12 active ingredients: Methylcobalamin, Vitamin e, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Benfotiamine, Beta Carotene, Chromium Picolinate, Magnesium Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, L-glutamic Acid and Zinc Sulphate. Methylcobalamin replaces a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, to keep nerves healthy and to release energy from food. Vitamin e supplies a nutrient that helps protect body cells from everyday oxidative wear and supports normal immune function. Alpha Lipoic Acid supplies a nutrient that helps protect body cells from everyday oxidative wear and supports normal immune function. Folic Acid replaces a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, to keep nerves healthy and to release energy from food. Pyridoxine replaces a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, to keep nerves healthy and to release energy from food. Benfotiamine replaces a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, to keep nerves healthy and to release energy from food. Beta Carotene supplies a nutrient that helps protect body cells from everyday oxidative wear and supports normal immune function. Chromium Picolinate supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount. Magnesium Sulphate softens the stool and encourages the bowel to move, making it easier to pass. Copper Sulphate supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount. L-glutamic Acid supplies protein and amino acids, the building blocks your body uses to repair and maintain muscle and tissue. Zinc Sulphate supplies a nutrient that helps protect body cells from everyday oxidative wear and supports normal immune function.

How to take B Alert Forte Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to cause serious harm, because the body passes surplus B vitamins out in the urine. It can cause vomiting, stomach pain and, with some minerals, damage over the longer term. It in very large doses taken over months can itself damage nerves, causing numbness and unsteadiness. It can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. It can cause severe loose motions, dehydration and salt imbalance. It may cause stomach upset and, with prolonged excess, puts avoidable load on the kidneys. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of B Alert Forte Tablet

Most side effects of B Alert Forte are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Harmless bright yellow urine
• Loose motions
• Metallic taste
• Constipation
• Cramping
• Bloating
• Flatulence

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for B Alert Forte Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Tingling, numbness or burning in the hands and feet should be assessed by a doctor rather than self-treated — a supplement does not address the cause. Folic acid can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency while nerve damage continues, so B12 should be checked before taking folic acid long term. Bright yellow urine after a B-complex dose is expected and harmless. A supplement supports a normal diet; it does not prevent or treat infection. Zinc on an empty stomach commonly causes nausea — take it with food. Very high doses of vitamin A over a long period can be harmful, particularly in pregnancy. Do not take several products containing the same nutrient at once; the totals add up. Do not take high-dose vitamin B6 for long periods without medical advice — sustained excess can cause nerve damage. A supplement is not a substitute for a balanced diet or for treating the cause of a symptom. Iron makes stools black and can cause constipation — this is expected, but tell your doctor if it troubles you. Keep iron-containing products well out of reach of children; an overdose in a small child is a medical emergency. Check the labels of everything you take so you do not double up on the same nutrient. Drink plenty of water while taking any laxative, particularly the fibre-based ones — without it they can make constipation worse. Do not use stimulant laxatives daily over long periods without medical advice; the bowel becomes reliant on them. See a doctor if constipation is new and persistent in an adult over forty, or comes with blood, weight loss or severe pain. Tell your doctor before taking a protein supplement if you have kidney disease — the protein load matters. Drink plenty of water while taking a protein supplement. Check the label for milk or soy if you have an allergy or are lactose intolerant.

Do not take B Alert Forte if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a suspected bowel obstruction, or with severe abdominal pain of unknown cause. Not for people with inherited disorders of amino-acid metabolism, or with a known allergy to the protein source.

Interactions with other medicines

Long-term metformin, acid-reducing medicines and some anti-epileptics lower B12 or folate levels. Tell your doctor if you take levodopa, as vitamin B6 can reduce its effect. Zinc and other minerals reduce the absorption of some antibiotics — separate them by a few hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner, as high-dose vitamin E can add to its effect. Iron, calcium, zinc and magnesium reduce the absorption of thyroid tablets and several antibiotics — separate them by a few hours. Tea and coffee taken with iron reduce how much is absorbed; vitamin C increases it. Laxatives can reduce the absorption of other medicines taken at the same time. No significant medicine interactions are expected for most protein supplements.

How to store B Alert Forte Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for B Alert Forte Tablet

A supplement corrects a deficiency; it is not a general energy tonic. If you are on it for nerve symptoms, keep your review appointment so the underlying cause is looked for. Take it with food to reduce nausea. A varied diet remains the best source of these nutrients. Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Have deficiencies confirmed and rechecked by blood test rather than supplementing indefinitely. Increase fibre, fluids and physical activity — these treat the cause rather than the episode. Do not ignore the urge to go; a regular routine helps. Mix it as directed on the pack; a thicker mix is not a stronger one. Use it alongside meals, not instead of them, unless your dietitian has said otherwise.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALEXPEN REMEDIES

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin supplement, Nutritional supplement and Laxative

Drug class:

B-complex vitamin, Antioxidant / trace element supplement, Vitamin and mineral supplement, Laxative and Protein and amino-acid supplement