What is Becozym forte and when is it used?

The vitamins of the B group are part of very specific enzymes (ferments). They have the task of making carbohydrates, fats and protein from food usable for energy production, for the structure and function of nerves, blood, skin and mucous membranes as well as muscles. The interaction of the vitamins of the B group is of the utmost importance.

Becozym forte contains the vitamins of the B group that the body needs. It is therefore used to prevent and treat existing vitamin B deficiencies, which can have the following causes:

• One-sided nutrition with bland diets, slimming diets; Excessive alcohol consumption and a lack of appetite, such as occurs with feverish illnesses.
• Medicines that neutralize the vitamin effect. These include, in particular, preparations to combat severe infections (anti-infectives), preparations that inhibit the growth of cancer cells (cytostatics), and those that are taken to prevent epileptic seizures (anticonvulsants).
• Liver diseases that impair the incorporation of the vitamins in the enzymes.
• Chronic alcoholism and its consequences, such as damage to the liver, heart and nervous system.

What should that be observed?

For diabetics: 1 dragee contains 270 mg carbohydrates = 4.6 kJ (1.1 kcal).

Becozym forte contains lactose.

When should Becozym forte not be taken?

If you are allergic to one of the active ingredients or one of the excipients according to the composition, you must not take the preparation.

When is caution required when taking Becozym forte?

• Acute and chronic overdoses increase the risk of side effects. Intake of vitamins and minerals from other sources (fortified foods, dietary supplements, or concomitant use of other medications) must be considered.
• Patients taking other vitamin products or medications, on specific diets, or under medical supervision , must discuss taking Becozym forte with their doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
• Patients with severe kidney failure must discuss taking Becozym forte with their doctor.< /li>
• If you need laboratory tests and are taking biotin, please tell your doctor. Biotin can affect the results.

Itell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other diseases, allergies or are taking other medicines (including those you bought yourself!)!

Can Becozym forte be taken/used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

You can take vitamins and minerals during pregnancy in an amount that corresponds to the daily requirement and take while breastfeeding. However, with daily doses such as those supplied with Becozym forte, you should only take this medicine after consulting your doctor.

How do you use Becozym forte?

The amount of treatment to be taken daily (daily dose) depends on your age and the extent of the imminent or existing vitamin deficiency B group. Unless otherwise specified by the doctor, pharmacist or druggist, the following guidelines apply to the dosage:

Daily dose for prevention: Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age: 1 dragée once.

Daily dose for treatment: Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age: 1 dragée two or three times.

You can take the dragées whole with liquid.

Becozym forte is not intended for use in children under the age of 12.

Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Becozym forte have?

The following side effects can occur after taking Becozym forte:

Headache, allergic to anaphylactic reactions (reddening of the skin, rash, itching, swelling of the tissue (oedema) or face (angioedema), shortness of breath, asthma, diarrhea, drop in blood pressure, heart problems, anaphylactic shock).

The urine may turn yellow while you are taking Becozym forte. The coloring is due to the excreted vitamin B₂ (riboflavin) and is harmless.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be considered?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage instructions

Store the medicine at room temperature (15-25 °C) and keep out of the reach of children.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Becozym forte contain?

Active ingredients

1 dragée contains 15 mg vitamin B as an active ingredient₁ (thiamine nitrate), 15 mg vitamin B₂ (riboflavin), 10 mg vitamin B₆ (pyridoxine hydrochloride), 10 µg vitamin B₁₂ (cyanocobalamin), 0.15 mg biotin, 25 mg calcium pantothenate, 50 mg nicotinamide.

Excipients

Arom.: Vanillinum, Ethylvanillinum et alia, Color: E 150c.

Approval number

20407 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Becozym forte? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Dragées: 20, 50 and 100.

Authorization holder

Bayer (Switzerland) AG, Zurich.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in December 2019.