Vitamin B complex + L-lysine
Indications
Vitamin B complex + L-lysine is used for:
Vitamin B deficiency. Glossitis, stomatitis, cheilosis, beriberi polyneuritis, herpes simplex labialis
Adult Dose
Oral
Adult:
Tablet/Capsule : 1-2 tab/cap, 2-3 times daily.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitive to any of its components.
Precautions
Should be given cautiously to patients taking Levodopa as Pyridoxine reduces the effect of Levodopa. Kidney disease.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Vitamin B complex + L-lysine :
Generally well tolerated.
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, chronic renal failure, interstitial nephritis
Mechanism of Action
Vitamin B: Plays a role in the synthesis and maintenance of coenzyme A. Necessary for lipid metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, tissue respiration, glycogenolysis, inhibition of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) synthesis. May increaase chylomicron triglyceride removal from plasma. Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin): Required for the maintenance of normal erthropoiesis, nucleprotein and myelin synthesis, cell reproduction and normal growth; intrinsic factor, a glycoprotein secreted by the gastric mucosa, is required for active absorption of Vitamin B12 from the GI tract. Necessary for normal tissue respiration; plays a role in activation of pyridoxine and conversion of tryptophan to niacin.
Lysine inhibits replication of arginine-rich herpes viruses