About Neurobion Forte Tablet
Neurobion Forte Tablet contains Vitamin B Complex with Vitamin B12. This supplement contains a group of B vitamins, including vitamin B12. B vitamins help the body turn food into energy and keep nerves and blood healthy. It is used to treat or prevent B vitamin deficiency, which can happen with poor diet, some illnesses, long-term use of certain medicines, or in older people.
Uses of Neurobion Forte Tablet
- Vitamin B12 and B-complex deficiency
- Nutritional support in nerve-related conditions (as advised by a doctor)
- Support during illness, recovery or poor diet
Benefits
In B vitamin deficiency
It restores low levels of B vitamins, which the body needs for healthy nerves, blood cells and energy. Symptoms linked to deficiency, such as tingling or tiredness, may improve over time. It is a supplement, not a cure.
Side effects
Side effects are uncommon. Talk to your doctor if any of them bother you.
Common
- Nausea
- Stomach upset
- Bright yellow urine (harmless)
- Diarrhoea
Get medical help if you notice
- Allergic reaction: rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or difficulty breathing — seek emergency care
- New or worsening numbness or tingling during long-term, high-dose use (possible vitamin B6 excess) — tell your doctor
How to use
Take it as your doctor or the label advises, usually once a day after food. Swallow the tablet whole with water.
How it works
B vitamins act as helpers (co-enzymes) in many body processes. They help release energy from food, build red blood cells and keep the nervous system working properly.
Safety advice
Alcohol Caution
Alcohol reduces how well the body absorbs and stores B vitamins. Keep it to a minimum.
Pregnancy Caution
B vitamins are commonly used in pregnancy at normal doses. Ask your doctor which product and dose is right for you.
Breastfeeding Caution
Normal doses are generally used while breastfeeding. Check with your doctor.
Driving Safe
It is not expected to affect driving.
Kidney Consult your doctor
Ask your doctor before using it if you have kidney disease.
Liver Consult your doctor
Ask your doctor before using it if you have liver disease.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose, take it when you remember the same day, or simply take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses together.
Quick tips
- Take it after food.
- Bright yellow urine is normal and harmless.
- Do not take high doses for long periods unless your doctor advises it.
- People on long-term metformin or acid-reducing medicines may have low B12; ask your doctor about testing.
Substitutes
Same salts in the same strength from other makers. Only switch brands on your doctor's or pharmacist's advice; our pharmacist checks every order against the prescription.
No other brands of this exact strength in our list yet — ask our pharmacist.
Fact box
- Chemical class
- Water-soluble vitamins
- Therapeutic class
- Vitamins & supplements
- Action class
- Vitamin B supplement
- Habit forming
- No
- Prescription
- Not required
Interactions with other medicines
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about every medicine, vitamin and herbal product you take.
| Medicine | What can happen |
|---|---|
| Levodopa (without carbidopa) | Vitamin B6 can reduce its effect |
| Metformin, proton pump inhibitors | These can lower B12 levels over time; your doctor may advise a supplement |
| Phenytoin, phenobarbital | Vitamin B6 in high doses may lower their levels |
This page is general information to help you understand your medicine. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.
Written by the Asthra Health Care team from the approved prescribing information (Vitamin B complex with vitamin B12 product labelling (CDSCO-approved); NICE BNF: vitamin B group). Pharmacist review pending.