Product Description
Surbex Z is a Multivitamin and mineral prep used to treat and prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the body.
Surbex Z Formula
Surbex Z has the following ingredients:
- Vitamin C 500 mg
- Vitamin E 30 IU
- Nicotinamide 100 mg
- Folic Acid 150 mcg
- Calcium pantothenate (Pantothenic Acid) 20 mg
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 15 mg
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 15 mg
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride 20 mg
- Vitamin B12 12 mcg
- Zinc (equivalent to 100 mg of Zinc sulfate) 22.5 mg
Surbex Z Uses
Vitamins and minerals are important for the growth and development of the body. Moreover, they are crucial for the normal functioning of the body. To overcome and prevent these deficiencies, doctors usually prescribe Surbex Z tablets.
It is a high-potency vitamin tablet that is used to overcome zinc, Vitamin B-complex, and Vitamin C deficiencies. Zinc deficiency can cause growth retardation, night blindness, arrested sexual maturation, diarrhea, impaired taste acuity, anorexia, hyperpigmentation, alopecia, dry skin, acrodermatitis enteropathica, emotional disturbances, and delayed wound healing.
Some of the common uses of Surbex Z tablets are as follows:
- Prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies due to poor diet, pregnancy, or any other medical condition
- Overcome mineral and vitamin deficiencies
- Maintains the nutrient levels in the body
Medicinal Forms
Dosage and Administration
- For adults, doctors usually prescribe taking 1 tablet in 24 hours.
- For children, there are no proper studies to prove a safe dosage.
- Take the medicine with a glass full of water.
- If you face any stomach disturbances, then take the tablet after the meal.
- Avoid crushing or chewing the tablet; instead, swallow it whole along with some water.
- If you miss a dose of the Surbex Z tablet, then take the dose as early as possible. But if it is almost the time of the next dose, then skip the previous one and take the next one. And follow the regular dosing schedule.
- Follow the dosing instructions as advised by your doctor.
Surbex Z Side Effects
Commonly Surbex Z tablets do not have any side effects. However, in some cases they may cause:
- Allergic reaction or rash
- Gastrointestinal side effects, including vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, etc
- Loss of appetite
- Immune system-related reactions
Risks and Warnings
Generally, Surbex Z is well tolerated. However, there are some circumstances under which the use of medicine can be alarming. So before using the medicine, know its risks and warnings. Some of the risks and warnings associated with it are:
Mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding their babies should consult a doctor before taking this medicine. It can harm your baby’s health. So, it is advised to consult a healthcare provider before taking any antibiotic.
The kidney's function is to detoxify the body. So, in patients with kidney failure issues, if detoxification doesn't happen, the toxins may accumulate in the body and cause adverse effects. Therefore, people with kidney failure should consult their doctor. The doctor may prescribe a lower dose of the medicine.
The liver aids in the metabolism and excretion of drugs. Therefore, in case of any liver-associated disease, drugs can build up in the body. So, before taking Surbex Z or any other antibiotic, always consider taking it to your doctor first.
If you’re allergic to Surbex Z or any other drug like Surbex Z, then do not take it. It can lead to a life-threatening condition called anaphylactic shock.
Anaphylactic shock is a rare but very severe allergic reaction and can lead to death if not treated at the right time. Its signs and symptoms are pale skin, itching, labored breathing, hives, a weak and rapid pulse, runny nose, nausea, excessive salivation, swollen tongue and lips, dizziness, tingling feet, mouth, hands, or scalp, vomiting, sneezing, etc.
It is better to inform your doctor about any allergies you may have.
The liquid composition of Surbex Z may have aspartame which is a source of phenylalanine. It is contraindicated for Phenylketonuria patients. Therefore, people with Phenylketonuria should avoid using this medicine.
People having pernicious anemia should take this medicine with great caution.
Drug Interactions
When you take more than two drugs together, they can cause a reaction in the body. Sometimes the reaction is not obvious. But sometimes, it can cause adverse reactions. Therefore, it is better to consult your doctor before taking any other medicines along with Surbex Z.
It is a multivitamin and may interact with the following drugs:
- Cisplatin
- Altretamine
- Certain antibiotics (chloramphenicol)
- Levodopa
- Some anti-seizure drugs (phenytoin)
- Other vitamin and nutritional supplements
To avoid any drug interactions, it is better to tell your doctor the complete medical history and the medicines that you’re already taking.
Overdosage of Surbex Z
Some of the symptoms of an overdose of Surbex Z are:
- Diarrhea
- Stomach Pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
In case of an overdose, it is advised to talk to your doctor immediately.
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place, and avoid refrigerating it
- Store it at room temperature (20–25 °C)
- Keep it away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture
- Keep it away from children and pets
- Do not use the medicine once it has passed its expiration date
