BIOTIN STADA 5 mg tablets, 100 pcs

Areas of application

Biotin STADA 5 mg tablets are used to prevent and treat biotin deficiency.An unbalanced diet or gastrointestinal diseases can lead to such a deficiency.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 and ingredients

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

Contains lactose.

Dosage and application

Always take Biotin STADA exactly as described in the instructions for use or after consultation with your doctor or pharmacist.The recommended dose is 1 tablet daily (equivalent to 5 mg biotin).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 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.

Biotin STADA 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.

Contraindications

Biotin STADA must not be taken if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to biotin or any of the other ingredients of the drug.

Side effects

Possible side effects include allergic skin hypersensitivity (allergic dermatitis).If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Storage

Keep Biotin STADA out of the reach of children.Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister pack.Store the medicine 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.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

According to current knowledge, biotin STADA has no harmful effects on the development of your child or birth.There is also no evidence that the medicine should not be used during breastfeeding.

Patient information

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

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.