Medicines Used for Vitamin deficiency
Vitamin deficiency means the body has too little of a vitamin it needs. It is uncommon in people who eat a varied diet, but can happen with a very restricted diet, poor absorption or some medical conditions. A doctor can confirm it with a blood test and advise on food or supplements.
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Medicines used for Vitamin deficiency
These active ingredients are in medicines whose approved uses include Vitamin deficiency. Brands are listed A to Z, not ranked. A doctor or pharmacist decides which medicine is right for you.
Calcium carbonate
- Cipcal 500 · 500 mg elemental calcium tablet
- Shelcal 500 · 500 mg elemental calcium tablet
Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)
- Calcirol 60K · 60,000 IU granules in a sachet (verify on pack)
- Cipcal 500 · VERIFY on pack tablet
- Shelcal 500 · VERIFY on pack tablet
- Uprise D3 1000 · 1000 IU verify on pack
Folic acid
Methylcobalamin
- Nurokind OD · 1500 mcg verify on pack
Vitamin B complex
Vitamin C
- Becosules · See pack capsule
- Limcee 500 · 500 mg chewable tablet
- Zincovit · See pack tablet
Vitamin E
Zinc
- Zincovit · See pack tablet
Common questions
How do I know if I have a vitamin deficiency?
Symptoms such as tiredness, pins and needles or a sore tongue can have many causes, so they cannot confirm a deficiency. A doctor can check with a blood test. Early diagnosis matters because some problems from a deficiency are hard to reverse.
Who is more likely to be short of a vitamin?
People on very restricted diets, such as vegans who do not use fortified foods or supplements for vitamin B12, older people, and people with conditions or medicines that affect absorption. Pregnancy also raises the need for folate. A doctor or pharmacist can advise.
Can I treat a suspected deficiency myself?
It is better to have it checked first. Some deficiencies can be hidden by the wrong supplement, and some vitamins are harmful in high doses. A doctor can find the cause and say whether a change in diet or a supplement is suitable.
Sources
- Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia. NHS (UK)
- Vitamin C. NHS (UK)
- B vitamins and folic acid. NHS (UK)