Benfotiamine

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

Multivitamin Supplements in Pregnancy

Products In many countries, various multivitamin preparations are on the market in the form of tablets and capsules that are specifically adapted to the needs of pregnant women. While some are approved as medicines and are covered by basic insurance, others are sold as dietary supplements and are not mandatorily covered by insurance. A selection: … Multivitamin Supplements in Pregnancy

Isoniazid

Products Isoniazid is commercially available in tablet form (eg, Isoniazid Labatec, combination products). Structure and properties Isoniazid (C6H7N3O, Mr = 137.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or colorless crystals and is readily soluble in water. It is also known as isonicotinylhydrazine (INH). Effects Isoniazid (ATC J04AC01) has bacteriostatic to bactericidal properties against . … Isoniazid

Antiemetics: Drugs against Nausea or Vomiting

Products Antiemetics are commercially available in the form of tablets, as melting tablets, as solutions (drops), and injectables, among others. They are also administered as suppositories because peroral administration is not possible. In many countries, the best-known antiemetics include domperidone (Motilium, generic) and meclozine, which, along with caffeine and pyridoxine, is contained in Itinerol B6. … Antiemetics: Drugs against Nausea or Vomiting

Vitamin B6: Function & Diseases

Vitamin B6 bears the name pyridoxine and is water-soluble. Vitamin B6, with its components pyridoxol, pyridoxal as well as pyridoxamine, assumes its tasks as a starting substance in metabolism, especially for the formation of coenzymes. Mode of action of vitamin B6 With a balanced diet, the need for vitamin B6 can be easily met, as … Vitamin B6: Function & Diseases

Hypervitaminosis

What is hypervitaminosis? Hypervitaminosis is an excess of one or more vitamins in the body. This excess is caused by an excessive intake of vitamins, which can be caused by an unbalanced diet or dietary supplements, for example. Hypervitaminosis occurs mainly with fat-soluble vitamins, i.e. vitamins A, D, E and K. This is because the … Hypervitaminosis

Long-term consequences of hypervitaminosis | Hypervitaminosis

Long-term consequences of hypervitaminosis Hypervitaminosis only leads to long-term consequences in very few cases, since a large part of the vitamins is excreted by the body when they accumulate excessively. Furthermore, once hypervitaminosis has been diagnosed, the effective treatment is to stop or reduce the amount of vitamins immediately. This usually prevents long-term consequences. However, … Long-term consequences of hypervitaminosis | Hypervitaminosis

Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis | Hypervitaminosis

Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis For the diagnosis of hypervitaminosis, the medical history, i.e. the doctor-patient consultation, is very important. This can reveal any possible malnutrition or excessive use of food supplements. The examination of the blood is also of great importance. Here the excessive accumulation of the vitamin concerned can usually be detected. Furthermore, the symptoms … Diagnosis of hypervitaminosis | Hypervitaminosis

Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin

to overview Vitamins Occurrence and structure Riboflavin is also found in vegetable and animal products, especially in large quantities in milk and dairy products. Its structure is characterized by a tricyclic (consisting of three rings) isoalloxacin ring to which a ribitol residue is attached. Furthermore, vitamin B2 is in: broccoli, asparagus, spinach eggs and wholemeal … Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin

Pyridoxine

Products Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is contained in numerous medicines and dietary supplements and is commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, lozenges and as juice. Many products are combination preparations with other vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Monopreparations include Burgerstein vitamin B6, Benadon and vitamin B6 Streuli. Structure and properties Pyridoxine … Pyridoxine

Pyridoxine against Nausea

Products Pyridoxine has been approved in many countries as a monopreparation in tablet form since the 1950s for pregnancy nausea (Benadon, vitamin B6 Streuli). In combination with the antihistamine and antiemetic meclozine, it is registered for nausea and vomiting of any origin and motion sickness (Itinerol B6). It is also combined with doxylamine. Structure and … Pyridoxine against Nausea

Nausea and Vomiting

Symptoms Nausea is an unpleasant and painless sensation that can lead to vomiting. Vomiting is an autonomic response of the body in which the stomach contents are expelled through the mouth with contraction of the muscles. Its primary purpose is to protect the body from toxic and inedible foods and harmful substances. Nausea may be … Nausea and Vomiting