BIOTIN STADA 5 mg tablets, 50 pcs

Area of application

Biotin STADA 5 mg tablets is a vitamin supplement used to prevent and treat biotin deficiency.A biotin deficiency can result from an unbalanced diet or gastrointestinal diseases.Pregnant and breastfeeding women also have an increased need for biotin.Signs of a biotin deficiency can include fatigue, nervousness, irritability, dry or oily skin, hair loss, brittle hair and nails, gray deposits on the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, inflammation of the tongue as well as nausea and loss of appetite.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The active ingredient in Biotin STADA 5 mg tablets is biotin.One tablet contains 5 mg of biotin.The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate (Ph.Eur.), corn starch and povidone K 25.

Contraindications

Biotin STADA 5 mg tablets must not be taken if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to biotin or any of the other ingredients of the medicine.If you have lactose intolerance, you should also not take the medicine.

Dosage

Always take Biotin STADA 5 mg tablets exactly according to the instructions in the package leaflet.Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is 1 tablet (corresponding to 5 mg biotin) daily.For prophylaxis, less than 0.2 mg of biotin per day is sufficient.To treat multiple carboxylase deficiency, 1-2 tablets (corresponding to 5-10 mg biotin) can be taken daily.For lower dosages, preparations with a lower biotin content are available.The medicine is taken until biotin levels in the blood normalize.The duration depends on the course of the underlying disease.In the very rare case of biotin-dependent, multiple carboxylase deficiency, it is taken for life.

Intake

The tablet is swallowed whole with sufficient liquid.The score line is only used to divide the tablet for easier swallowing and not to divide it into equal doses.

Patient information

There are no known impairments to the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: There are no known adverse effects.Before taking any medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Notes

Keep this medicine out of the reach and reach of children.You must not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister pack.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.Store in the original packaging to protect the contents from moisture.Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste.Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicine when you no longer use it.In doing so, you contribute to protecting the environment.

Other

Deficiency symptoms do not normally occur in humans.However, consuming very large amounts of raw egg whites can cause a vitamin H deficiency.In the case of a hereditary defect, multiple carboxylase deficiency, the need for vitamin H is increased.A pronounced deficiency is evident in the skin and appendages and also results in certain psychiatric signs and gastrointestinal disorders.

Manufacturer:

STADA GmbH, Stadastraße 2-18, 61118 Bad Vilbel