Products Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2, calciferol) is commercially available in many countries, including as a dietary supplement in the form of capsules. Vitamin D2 is much less commonly used than cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in many countries. In the United States, on the other hand, ergocalciferol is more traditionally used. Structure and properties Ergocalciferol (C28H44O, Mr = … Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)
Products Benfotiamine is commercially available in Germany in the form of film-coated tablets, among others. It is usually combined fixed with vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). In many countries, benfotiamine is not registered. Structure and properties Benfotiamine (C19H23N4O6PS, Mr = 466.4 g/mol) is a lipophilic prodrug of thiamine (vitamin B1). It is dephosphorylated in the intestine to … Benfotiamine
Products Dexpanthenol is commercially available in the form of creams, ointments (wound healing ointments), gels, lotions, solutions, lip balms, eye drops, nasal sprays, nasal ointments and foams, among others (selection). These are approved drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. Creams and ointments typically contain 5% of the active ingredient. The best-known brand containing the ingredient is … Dexpanthenol
Products Dexpanthenol has been approved in many countries since the 1940s as an ointment and since the 1970s as a cream (Bepanthen 5%, generics). Bepanthen products were originally introduced by Roche and acquired by Bayer in 2005. Structure and properties Dexpanthenol (C9H19NO4, Mr = 205.3 g/mol) exists as a colorless to pale yellow, viscous, hygroscopic … Dexpanthenol Cream
Products Thiamine (vitamin B1) is commercially available in tablet form and as a solution for injection (e.g., Benerva, Neurorubin, generics), among others. It is a component of numerous combination preparations (e.g., Berocca). Structure and properties Thiamine (C12H17N4OS+, Mr = 265.4 g/mol) is usually present in drugs as thiamine nitrate or thiamine hydrochloride. Thiamine hydrochloride, unlike … Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Products Multivitamin preparations are commercially available in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets and juice, among others. Among the best-known brands in many countries are, for example, Burgerstein CELA, Centrum and Supradyn. Some products are approved as medicines and others as dietary supplements. Supradyn (Bayer) was originally manufactured by Roche and has been … Multivitamin Supplements
Products Alfacalcidol is commercially available in Germany in the form of soft capsules, drops, and as a solution for injection (e.g., EinsAlpha). It is not registered in many countries. Structure and properties Alfacalcidol (C27H44O2, Mr = 400.6 g/mol) corresponds to 1-hydroxycholecalciferol. It is in the form of white crystals and is practically insoluble in water. … Alfacalcidol
Products Calcifediol was approved in the United States in 2016 and in many countries in 2020 in extended-release capsule form (Rayaldee). Structure and properties Calcifediol (C27H44O2, Mr = 400.6 g/mol) is a hydroxylated derivative of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). It is 25-hydroxycholecalciferol or 25-hydroxyvitamin D3. Calcifediol is present in the drug as calcifediol monohydrate, a white … Calcifediol
Products Folic acid is commercially available in many countries as a monopreparation in the form of tablets. It is marketed both as a drug and as a dietary supplement. It is further available in combined vitamin and mineral preparations. The name folic acid is derived from lat. , the leaf. Folic acid was first isolated … Folic Acid: Health Benefits
Products Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is contained in numerous multivitamin preparations, for example, in the form of tablets, capsules, effervescent tablets and as syrups. It is contained in both medicinal products and dietary supplements. Pantothenic acid is a component of the vitamin B complex. Structure and properties Pantothenic acid (C9H17NO5, Mr = 219.2 g/mol) is … Pantothenic Acid
Products Calcitriol is commercially available in the form of capsules (e.g., Rocaltrol) and as an ointment for psoriasis (Silkis). The active ingredient has been approved in many countries since 1978. The oral solution has been off the market since 2012. The active ingredient content could not be ensured until the end of the shelf life. … Calcitriol Effects and Side Effects
Products Vitamin A is commercially available in the form of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, foods, and cosmetics, among others. Dosage forms include, for example, capsules, tablets, effervescent tablets, syrups and eye ointments. Structure and properties Vitamin A is one of the fat-soluble vitamins and is practically insoluble in water. Vitamin A is the name given to … Vitamin A
