How does it work?

Vitamin B compound tablets contain nicotinamide (B₃), riboflavin (B₂) and thiamine (B₁).

The B group of vitamins are all required for the normal functioning of specific enzymes. These are responsible for many important processes such as converting sugar into usable energy and keeping cells healthy.

Deficiency of B vitamins is rare in the UK, as the diet usually supplies as much as is necessary. The symtoms of vitamin B deficiency may include swelling of the tongue, mouth or lips, inflammation of nerves which can cause pain, damage to blood vessels in the eye which can affect vision.

This combination is given to replace low levels of B vitamins.

What is it used for?

• Vitamin B deficiency.

How do I take it?

• Vitamin B compound tablets can be taken with or without food.
• The usual dose of vitamin B compound tablets is one or two tablets daily.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

• Side effects are unlikely to occur with this medicine as excess vitamin B is excreted from the body.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

There are no known interactions with this medicine.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

Vitamin B compound tablets are only available generically (ie without a brand name).

Vitamin B compound strong tablets contain pyridoxine hydrochloride as well as higher amounts of nicotinamide, riboflavin, thiamine.