ascorbic acid + biotin + calcium + 22 other active ingredients at a glance
Medicine class
Multivitamin, mineral and trace-element supplement.
Usual role
Supports nutrition when dietary intake or nutrient absorption is suboptimal.
Administration
Swallow the capsule whole with water after food; do not take it on an empty stomach.
Important allergens
Contains soya ingredients and must not be taken by people allergic to peanut or soya.
What is ascorbic acid + biotin + calcium + 22 other active ingredients used for?
Licensed as a nutritional adjunct for:
Suboptimal vitamin and mineral intake associated with organic illness, including malignancy or immune-deficiency syndromes.
Reduced absorption due to malabsorption, inflammatory bowel disease, fistulae, short bowel syndrome or Crohn’s disease.
When another medicine reduces vitamin or mineral absorption.
Recovery from illness, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery while nutritional intake remains inadequate.
Special, restricted or exclusion diets, including renal, therapeutic weight-reduction and certain synthetic diets.
How does ascorbic acid + biotin + calcium + 22 other active ingredients work?
Its ingredients support enzyme activity, antioxidant defence, energy metabolism, blood-cell production, tissue repair, nerve and thyroid function, and bone mineralisation. Together, they help address multiple nutritional shortfalls.
How to take ascorbic acid + biotin + calcium + 22 other active ingredients
Follow the label or prescriber’s instructions. Swallow the soft capsule whole with water after food, not on an empty stomach. Do not combine it with other vitamin or mineral supplements unless a clinician has reviewed the total intake.
Ask a pharmacist if you cannot swallow the capsule whole.
Keep capsules securely out of children’s reach because they contain iron.
Ask a pharmacist about timing with medicines whose absorption may be affected by minerals.
ascorbic acid + biotin + calcium + 22 other active ingredients side effects
Get urgent medical advice
- A severe allergic reaction causing swelling, breathing difficulty, faintness or collapse.
- Persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, marked drowsiness, bloody vomit or rectal bleeding after possible overdose.
ascorbic acid + biotin + calcium + 22 other active ingredients in pregnancy
Do not start during pregnancy without advice from a doctor, midwife, dietitian or pharmacist. The product information permits use on a physician’s recommendation, but it contains vitamin A activity and pregnancy guidance advises avoiding supplements containing retinol.
ascorbic acid + biotin + calcium + 22 other active ingredients while breastfeeding
The product information permits use during breastfeeding when recommended by a physician. A clinician should first review diet, other supplements and the specific nutritional need.
ascorbic acid + biotin + calcium + 22 other active ingredients interactions
Folic acid and mineral ingredients can alter the absorption or blood concentrations of some medicines. Ask a pharmacist whether administration needs separating.
Phenytoin
Folic acid can reduce phenytoin plasma concentrations, potentially affecting seizure control.
Tetracycline antibiotics
Iron and zinc can reduce tetracycline absorption.
Levothyroxine
Iron, calcium and multivitamin products can reduce levothyroxine absorption.
Quinolone antibiotics, bisphosphonates and HIV integrase inhibitors
Common questions about ascorbic acid + biotin + calcium + 22 other active ingredients
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Does it replace a balanced diet?
No. Adequate food, protein and energy remain necessary.
Can the capsule be opened or chewed?
It is intended to be swallowed whole with water. Ask a pharmacist if swallowing capsules is difficult.
Can I take it with other multivitamins?
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