Gainup Syrup

Composition of Gainup Syrup

Gainup Syrup contains Potassium Iodide(50.0 Mcg)+L-Lysine(5.0 Mg)+Vitamin B12 / Mecobalamin / Cynocobalamin / Methylcobalamin(0.5 Mcg)+Elemental Selenium(10.0 Mcg)+Vitamin B3 / Nicotinic Acid / Niacin(7.5 Mg)+Vitamin B6 / Pyridoxine(0.5 Mg)+Elemental Copper(25.0 Mg)+Vitamin A / Retinol(1250.0 Iu)+Vitamin D3 / Cholecalciferol(100.0 Iu)+Elemental Zinc(5.0 Mg)+Iodine(38.0 Mcg)+Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin(0.75 Mg)+D-Panthenol(1.25 Mg)+Vitamin E / Tocopherol(2.5 Iu)+Vitamin B1 / Thiamine(0.75 Mg). It belongs to the Vitamin and mineral supplement, Protein and amino-acid supplement, B-complex vitamin, Antioxidant / trace element supplement, Vitamin D / calcium supplement and Moisturiser / skin barrier repair class of medicines.

Uses of Gainup Syrup

• This medicine is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiency
• dietary supplementation
• protein supplementation
• nutritional support
• recovery and convalescence
• vitamin b deficiency
• nerve pain and tingling
• anaemia
• tiredness due to deficiency
• support during recovery
• antioxidant supplementation
• vitamin d deficiency
• low calcium
• osteoporosis
• bone health
• dry skin
• eczema
• skin barrier repair and itching due to dryness.

Key benefits

• Corrects a measured deficiency
• Supports normal body function
• Supports muscle maintenance and repair
• Useful when dietary intake is inadequate
• 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 very common deficiency in India
• Supports bone strength and muscle function
• Reduces the risk of fractures when a deficiency is present
• The foundation of eczema and dry-skin care
• Reduces how often a steroid cream is needed
• Safe for long-term daily use

How Gainup Syrup works

This medicine combines 15 active ingredients: Potassium Iodide, L-lysine, Vitamin b Mecobalamin Cynocobalamin Methylcobalamin, Selenium, Vitamin b Nicotinic Acid Niacin, Vitamin b Pyridoxine, Copper, Vitamin a Retinol, Vitamin d Cholecalciferol, Zinc, Iodine, Vitamin b Riboflavin, D-panthenol, Vitamin e Tocopherol and Vitamin b Thiamine. Potassium Iodide supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount. L-lysine supplies protein and amino acids, the building blocks your body uses to repair and maintain muscle and tissue. Vitamin b Mecobalamin Cynocobalamin Methylcobalamin replaces a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, to keep nerves healthy and to release energy from food. Selenium supplies a nutrient that helps protect body cells from everyday oxidative wear and supports normal immune function. Vitamin b Nicotinic Acid Niacin supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount. Vitamin b Pyridoxine replaces a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, to keep nerves healthy and to release energy from food. Copper supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount. Vitamin a Retinol supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount. Vitamin d Cholecalciferol helps your gut absorb calcium and keeps the mineral level in your blood and bones where it should be. Zinc supplies a nutrient that helps protect body cells from everyday oxidative wear and supports normal immune function. Iodine supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount. Vitamin b Riboflavin replaces a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, to keep nerves healthy and to release energy from food. D-panthenol holds water in the skin and restores the barrier that dry, damaged skin has lost. Vitamin e Tocopherol supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount. Vitamin b Thiamine replaces a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, to keep nerves healthy and to release energy from food.

How to take Gainup 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 can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. It may cause stomach upset and, with prolonged excess, puts avoidable load on the kidneys. It 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 can raise blood calcium dangerously, causing thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, confusion and kidney damage. It is not a realistic risk from a moisturiser used on the skin. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Gainup Syrup

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

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Stomach upset
• Loose motions
• Bloating
• Flatulence
• Harmless bright yellow urine
• Metallic taste
• Stomach discomfort
• Mild stinging on broken skin
• Greasy feel
• Rarely
• a rash

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 Gainup Syrup

Warnings and precautions

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. 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. 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 more than your doctor has advised. Vitamin D builds up in the body and too much raises blood calcium, causing thirst, frequent urination, nausea and confusion. High-dose weekly or monthly sachets are prescription strengths — do not repeat one because you missed a week. Tell your doctor if you have had kidney stones or have kidney disease. Apply generously and often — several times a day, and always within a few minutes of a bath while the skin is still damp. Some paraffin-based emollients are flammable when they soak into clothing and bedding. Keep away from open flames and cigarettes. Stop if the skin becomes more red, itchy or sore after use.

Do not take Gainup 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 people with a high blood calcium level, or with certain kidney stones.

Interactions with other medicines

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. No significant medicine interactions are expected for most protein supplements. 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. Calcium reduces the absorption of thyroid tablets, several antibiotics and iron — separate them by a few hours. Water tablets of the thiazide group raise calcium further when combined. No significant interactions are expected.

How to store Gainup 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 Gainup Syrup

Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Have deficiencies confirmed and rechecked by blood test rather than supplementing indefinitely. 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. 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 calcium with food, and split the day's total if you take a large amount. Sunlight helps your body make its own vitamin D. Have your level rechecked as your doctor advises rather than continuing high doses indefinitely. Use lukewarm water, a soap substitute and short baths. Smooth it on in the direction the hair grows rather than rubbing it in hard. Keep using it when the skin looks normal — that is what prevents the next flare.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

JACSIMS PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Nutritional supplement, Vitamin supplement, Vitamin and mineral supplement and Emollient

Drug class:

Vitamin and mineral supplement, Protein and amino-acid supplement, B-complex vitamin, Antioxidant / trace element supplement, Vitamin D / calcium supplement and Moisturiser / skin barrier repair