choline chloride + cyanocobalamin + ergocalciferol + vitamin a at a glance
Medicine class
Combination vitamin supplement with choline.
Main role
Preventing vitamin deficiency when metabolic disorders or specialised diets restrict nutrition.
Form
Sugar-free oral liquid; shake before use.
Important precaution
Do not combine with other supplements containing vitamins A or D unless medically supervised.
What is choline chloride + cyanocobalamin + ergocalciferol + vitamin a used for?
It is licensed to prevent vitamin deficiency in:
Galactosaemia or disaccharide intolerance.
Phenylketonuria and other disorders of carbohydrate or amino-acid metabolism.
People following restricted, specialised or synthetic diets.
How does choline chloride + cyanocobalamin + ergocalciferol + vitamin a work?
The ingredients replace nutrients that may be missing from restricted diets. Vitamin A supports vision, immune function and healthy body linings; vitamin D supports calcium regulation and bone health; vitamin B12 supports red-blood-cell formation and the nervous system; and choline contributes to cell membranes, acetylcholine and methyl-group metabolism.
How to take choline chloride + cyanocobalamin + ergocalciferol + vitamin a
Take the oral liquid as directed by the label or prescriber. The product information does not require it to be taken with food.
Shake the bottle before use.
Use an appropriate oral measuring device.
Do not add another vitamin A- or D-containing supplement without medical advice.
Keep refrigerated and out of children’s reach.
choline chloride + cyanocobalamin + ergocalciferol + vitamin a side effects
Common or expected effects
- No common adverse effects are listed when used as directed without overdose.
- Methyl parahydroxybenzoate may cause an allergic reaction, which can be delayed.
Get urgent medical advice
- Sudden facial, mouth or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, faintness or collapse may indicate a severe allergic reaction.
- Excess intake may cause loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dry rough skin, hair loss, thirst, frequent urination, painful bones or joints, and raised calcium or phosphate levels.
choline chloride + cyanocobalamin + ergocalciferol + vitamin a in pregnancy
Do not start this product during pregnancy or while planning pregnancy without advice from the prescriber responsible for the specialist diet. It contains preformed vitamin A; excessive exposure can harm fetal development, particularly early in pregnancy.
choline chloride + cyanocobalamin + ergocalciferol + vitamin a while breastfeeding
Ask a prescriber or pharmacist to review this combination before use while breastfeeding. Excessive maternal vitamin D exposure may cause raised calcium levels in the infant, so all supplements should be considered together.
choline chloride + cyanocobalamin + ergocalciferol + vitamin a interactions
Tell the prescriber or pharmacist about medicines, nutritional products and over-the-counter supplements because absorption or measured vitamin levels may be affected.
Colestyramine, liquid paraffin or neomycin
May reduce vitamin absorption and make supplementation less effective.
Aminoglycosides, aminosalicylic acid, anticonvulsants, biguanides, chloramphenicol, cimetidine, colchicine, potassium salts or methyldopa
May reduce absorption of one or more vitamins.
Oral contraceptives
May lower measured serum vitamin B12 concentrations and complicate interpretation.
Common questions about choline chloride + cyanocobalamin + ergocalciferol + vitamin a
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What is this supplement used for?
It is licensed to prevent vitamin deficiency in people with certain metabolic disorders or those following restricted, specialised or synthetic diets.
Is the oral liquid sugar-free?
Yes. The selected oral liquid is described as sugar-free.
Why is the liquid used with Ketovite Tablets?
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