ascorbic acid + biotin + colecalciferol; cholecalciferol + 10 other active ingredients at a glance
Medicine class
Parenteral multivitamin and intravenous nutrition additive
Usual role
Vitamin replacement during parenteral nutrition when vitamins cannot be supplied adequately through the digestive tract
Administration
Reconstituted, diluted in a compatible infusion solution and given into a vein by healthcare professionals
Important allergy information
Contains soya-derived phospholipid and is contraindicated with hypersensitivity to soya or peanut products
What is ascorbic acid + biotin + colecalciferol; cholecalciferol + 10 other active ingredients used for?
Licensed for parenteral vitamin substitution when oral or enteral nutrition is impossible, insufficient or contraindicated.
Prevention or correction of inadequate vitamin supply as part of intravenous nutrition in adults, adolescents and children aged 11 years and over.
How does ascorbic acid + biotin + colecalciferol; cholecalciferol + 10 other active ingredients work?
It supplies vitamins directly into the bloodstream. They support energy metabolism, blood formation, antioxidant protection, coagulation, vision and bone health. Vitamins A, D and E can be stored and may accumulate if total intake is excessive.
How to take ascorbic acid + biotin + colecalciferol; cholecalciferol + 10 other active ingredients
Trained healthcare professionals reconstitute the powder and dilute it in a compatible glucose, sodium chloride, lipid or parenteral-nutrition solution. It must not be injected directly. Only a clear yellow-orange solution without particles or abnormal colour should be used.
Strict aseptic technique is required.
Compatibility must be established before mixing.
Tell the clinical team about all vitamin supplements and vitamin-containing nutrition products.
ascorbic acid + biotin + colecalciferol; cholecalciferol + 10 other active ingredients side effects
Get urgent medical advice
- Severe hypersensitivity or anaphylactic reaction
- Persistent or severe infusion-site burning or rash
- Possible vitamin excess, including jaundice, marked weakness, neurological symptoms or difficulty urinating
- Abnormal liver blood-test results
ascorbic acid + biotin + colecalciferol; cholecalciferol + 10 other active ingredients in pregnancy
Pregnancy data are limited. Use may be considered when intravenous vitamin replacement is necessary after assessing benefits and risks. Total vitamin intake needs careful review because excessive vitamin A can harm fetal development.
ascorbic acid + biotin + colecalciferol; cholecalciferol + 10 other active ingredients while breastfeeding
This product is not recommended during breastfeeding because vitamins and their metabolites can enter breast milk, with concern about excessive vitamin A exposure in the infant. Specialist review is needed if replacement is essential.
ascorbic acid + biotin + colecalciferol; cholecalciferol + 10 other active ingredients interactions
Review all medicines, supplements and parenteral-nutrition products because individual vitamins can alter treatment effects or laboratory results.
Vitamin A products and retinoids, including acitretin and bexarotene
Concurrent use is contraindicated because it increases vitamin A toxicity risk.
Coumarin anticoagulants, including warfarin and acenocoumarol
Vitamin K can reduce their anticoagulant effect; coagulation and INR require closer monitoring.
Enzyme-inducing antiseizure medicines
They may alter vitamin D, pyridoxine or folate status; folic acid may reduce seizure control with some agents.
Common questions about ascorbic acid + biotin + colecalciferol; cholecalciferol + 10 other active ingredients
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Is this a complete parenteral-nutrition product?
No. It supplies vitamins and must be added to a compatible infusion or parenteral-nutrition mixture.
Can it be taken by mouth?
No. Healthcare professionals prepare it for intravenous infusion.
Can it affect blood-test results?
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