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Vitamins and minerals

Vitamin B complex

Also sold as: Becosules, Surbex, Neurobion

No prescription neededVitamins and minerals

Comes as:TabletCapsuleSyrupInjection

Vitamins and minerals

Vitamin B complex

Also sold as: Becosules, Surbex, Neurobion

No prescription neededVitamins and minerals

Comes as:TabletCapsuleSyrupInjection

Usual adult dose

Usual adult dose: one tablet or capsule once a day after a meal, or as advised by your doctor. Injections should be given only by a health worker when really needed.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

bright yellow urine (harmless)
mild stomach upset

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

severe allergic reaction
especially after injections (rash
swelling
difficulty breathing)

Do not take it, or take care, if

Allergy to any of the vitamins in the product
People taking levodopa (check with a doctor because of vitamin B6)
Do not use injections without a clear medical reason

Interactions

No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.

Pregnancy

Category A

Studies in pregnant women show no risk to the baby.

Generic alternatives

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

ThiamineNo prescription needed
PyridoxineNo prescription needed
CyanocobalaminNo prescription needed
MultivitaminNo prescription needed

Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.