IndicationsAscorbic acid is the chemical name of vitamin C. It is used to:Prevent and treat vitamin C deficiency and scurvy (bleeding gums, easy bruising, tiredness and poor wound healing).Meet higher needs during infection, after surgery, burns or injury,…
IndicationsFolic acid (vitamin B9) is used to:Prevent neural tube defects (serious birth defects of the brain and spine) when taken before and in early pregnancy.Treat and prevent anaemia caused by folate deficiency (megaloblastic anaemia).Meet higher needs in pregnancy,…
IndicationsIron is used to prevent and treat iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia (low blood caused by too little iron). Common reasons include heavy periods, pregnancy, poor diet, blood loss and worm infestation. It is often combined with…
IndicationsNicotinamide (also called niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3) is used to prevent and treat vitamin B3 deficiency, including pellagra, which causes a rough rash on sun-exposed skin, diarrhoea and confusion. It is a common part of B-complex…
IndicationsPyridoxine (vitamin B6) is used to prevent and treat vitamin B6 deficiency, which can happen with poor diet, alcohol use, and some medicines such as Isoniazid. It is used to prevent nerve problems in people taking Isoniazid for…
IndicationsRiboflavin (vitamin B2) is used to prevent and treat riboflavin deficiency, which can cause cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, a sore red tongue, sore lips and eye irritation. Deficiency is more likely with poor…
IndicationsThiamine (vitamin B1) is used to prevent and treat vitamin B1 deficiency, including beriberi, and the nerve and brain problems it can cause. It is given to people at risk, such as those with heavy alcohol use, poor…
IndicationsZinc Sulphate is used together with oral rehydration salts (ORS) to treat acute diarrhoea in children, where it shortens the illness and lowers the chance of another episode in the following months. It is also used to prevent…
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