What is B Complex Vitamins: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 12, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

B Complex Vitamins overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • B-50 Complex, B6-Folic Acid, Balanced B50, B-Complex-100, B-Complex-50, Carlson Homocysteine Guard, Cerefolin, Extress Super, Folast, Folika-NC, Foltanx, Lev-Tov, Nature's Blend Balance B-100, Nature's Blend B Complex #1, Nature's Blend B Complex + Folic Acid, Allbee w/C, Av-Vite FB, Av-Vite FB Forte, B6-Folic Acid, Balanced B50, B-Compleet, B-Complex-50, B Complex with C, Carlson Homocysteine Guard, Cerefolin, Deplin 15, Deplin 7.5, Eligen B12, FaBB, Folast

Generic Names:

  • B Complex

Uses:

  • Supplies your body with B vitamins. You might need extra B vitamins because of an illness or other medicines that you are using. You might not be getting enough B vitamins from the food you eat, or for other reasons., Supplies your body with B vitamins. You might need extra B vitamins because of an illness or other medicines that you are using. You might not be getting enough B vitamins from the food you eat, or for other reasons.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Vitamin Combination, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin B Combination, Vitamin B/Iron Combination, Vitamin/Mineral Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Nutritive Agent, Antihyperlipidemic, Digestant, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin B Combination, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination, Prenatal Formula

Forms:

  • Liquid, Chewable Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule, Long Acting Capsule, Capsule, Tablet, Liquid, Long Acting Tablet, Capsule

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth, By mouth

What form(s) does B Complex Vitamins come in

  • Liquid

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Tablet

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Long Acting Capsule

  • Capsule

  • Tablet

  • Liquid

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Capsule

What are common B Complex Vitamins doses?

  • Bottle 100 Capsules

How to take B Complex Vitamins

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

  • The chewable tablet must be chewed completely before you swallow it.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the liquid just before you use it.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

  • The chewable tablet must be chewed completely before you swallow it.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the liquid just before you use it.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

  • If you are using the sublingual liquid, measure the liquid with the dropper that comes with the bottle. Squeeze the dropper to place the liquid under your tongue. Hold the liquid under your tongue for about 30 seconds, then swallow it.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the liquid just before you use it.

  • The chewable tablet must be chewed completely before you swallow it.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet, extended-release capsule, or liquid-filled capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet or capsule.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • If you are using the sublingual liquid, measure the liquid with the dropper that comes with the bottle. Squeeze the dropper to place the liquid under your tongue. Hold the liquid under your tongue for about 30 seconds, then swallow it.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet, extended-release capsule, or liquid-filled capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet or capsule.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the liquid just before you use it.

  • The chewable tablet must be chewed completely before you swallow it.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

What to do if you miss a dose of B Complex Vitamins

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Missing a dose of a vitamin supplement is usually not a cause for concern.

  • Missing a dose of a vitamin supplement is usually not a cause for concern.

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

B Complex Vitamins contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any kind of vitamin B.

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any kind of vitamin B.

B Complex Vitamins warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

B Complex Vitamins interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

B Complex Vitamins side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Nausea, diarrhea, gas.

  • Nausea, diarrhea, gas.