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Berocca
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Berocca is a vitamin medicinal complex.
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Indications Berocca
It is used in the following conditions in patients:
- vitamin deficiency or conditions that result in an increased need for vitamins from category B, as well as zinc and ascorbic acid;
- during the use of antibiotics with chemotherapeutic agents;
- as an adjuvant medication during the treatment of polyneuritis of alcoholic genesis (multiple inflammation in the area of peripheral nerves observed in the case of the chronic stage of alcoholism);
- smokers with nicotine addiction in case of increased physical activity;
- during a prolonged period in which stress and nervous tension are observed;
- in case of an unbalanced or inadequate nutritional regime (for example, during diets);
- vitamin deficiency in the elderly;
- during the period of taking oral contraception in women;
- during lactation or pregnancy.
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Release form
The medication is released in tablets, in quantities of 10, 20 or 30 pieces per pack.
Pharmacodynamics
Berocca is a vitamin complex - contains ascorbic acid, vitamins from category B, and macroelements (magnesium with calcium), which participate in metabolic processes (for example, in the area of muscle and nerve tissue). The medicine helps to improve the body's performance (both physical and intellectual) - concentration, memory processes, as well as the speed of perception along with the processing of received information. In addition, the medicine increases the body's resistance to stress.
Each of the B vitamins, when used in optimal doses, helps support reaction speed, mental performance, nervous system health, and adequate energy production through the body's cells.
Ascorbic acid helps strengthen the immune system and improve metabolic processes.
Minerals – magnesium, calcium and zinc – are elements required by the body to absorb the vitamins consumed.
Dosing and administration
The medication should be taken orally, with tablets washed down with plain water. Effervescent tablets should be dissolved in a glass of plain water, then drunk.
For teenagers over 15 years of age and adults, the daily dose is 1 tablet.
The therapeutic cycle should last 30 days. Repeated cycles can only be carried out with the prescription of a medical specialist.
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Use Berocca during pregnancy
In case of using Berocca in optimally selected doses, there is no information about the negative impact of the drug on the course of pregnancy or the health of the fetus. But during this period, it is still recommended to take the drug in strict compliance with medical prescriptions.
Minerals and vitamins included in the drug may be excreted in breast milk. There is no information regarding the safety of its use during breastfeeding.
Contraindications
Main contraindications:
- severe sensitivity to medicinal elements;
- hypermagnesemia or -calcemia;
- urolithiasis or nephrolithiasis;
- hyperoxaluria or hemochromatosis;
- renal dysfunction;
- deficiency of the G6PD component.
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Side effects Berocca
Taking vitamins may cause certain side effects:
- allergy symptoms: occasional swelling in the larynx, rashes or hives;
- digestive disorders: mild temporary gastrointestinal disorders may be observed;
- problems with hematopoiesis: in people with a deficiency of the G6PD component, the use of ascorbic acid can lead to the development of hemolytic anemia.
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Overdose
Intoxication with the drug may result in the appearance of allergic symptoms.
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Storage conditions
Berocca should be kept in a place where children cannot enter. The temperature should not exceed 25°C.
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Shelf life
Berocca can be used within 24 months from the date of manufacture of the pharmaceutical product.
Application for children
The medication is not used in pediatrics – children under 15 years of age.
Analogues
The analogs of the drug are Lavita, Bio-Max, and Vitatress.
Reviews
Berocca receives very good reviews from patients. The drug helps restore strength and performance of the body, improves immunity, increases stress resistance, prevents the likelihood of overwork. Another advantage of the drug is that it is well tolerated.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Berocca" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.