Bethadoxin-L Syrup

Composition of Bethadoxin-L Syrup

Bethadoxin-L Syrup contains Choline + Lysine + Methylcobalamin + Niacinamide + Pyridoxine + Sorbitol. It belongs to the B-complex vitamin, Protein and amino-acid supplement and Laxative class of medicines.

Uses of Bethadoxin-L Syrup

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

Key benefits

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

How Bethadoxin-L Syrup works

This medicine combines 6 active ingredients: Choline, Lysine, Methylcobalamin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine and Sorbitol. Choline replaces a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, to keep nerves healthy and to release energy from food. Lysine supplies protein and amino acids, the building blocks your body uses to repair and maintain muscle and tissue. Methylcobalamin replaces a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, to keep nerves healthy and to release energy from food. Niacinamide 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. Sorbitol softens the stool and encourages the bowel to move, making it easier to pass.

How to take Bethadoxin-L Syrup

Shake the bottle well before each dose and measure it with the cup, spoon or dropper supplied — a kitchen spoon is not an accurate measure. Take it with or after food. 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 may cause stomach upset and, with prolonged excess, puts avoidable load on the kidneys. It in very large doses taken over months can itself damage nerves, causing numbness and unsteadiness. It can cause severe loose motions, dehydration and salt imbalance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Bethadoxin-L Syrup

Most side effects of Bethadoxin-L are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

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

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 Bethadoxin-L Syrup

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. 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 high-dose vitamin B6 for long periods without medical advice — sustained excess can cause nerve damage. 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.

Do not take Bethadoxin-L if

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

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. No significant medicine interactions are expected for most protein supplements. Laxatives can reduce the absorption of other medicines taken at the same time.

How to store Bethadoxin-L Syrup

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Once opened, use it within the period printed on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Bethadoxin-L Syrup

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. 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. 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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BIOLOGICAL E LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin supplement, Nutritional supplement and Laxative

Drug class:

B-complex vitamin, Protein and amino-acid supplement and Laxative