Pyridoxine/ Thiamine/ Cyanocobalamin/ Riboflavin/ Calcium Pantothenate
Indications
Registered South African indications:
- Dietary supplement where a deficiency of vitamin B complex exists
- For example, during pregnancy, lactation, women on oral contraceptives and in cases of pyridoxine-responsive anaemia - As prophylaxis in patients receiving isoniazid or hydralazine to prevent the development of peripheral neuritis
Contraindications (ZA)
No known contraindications
Warnings & precautions
South African recommendations
Coadministration with levodopa
- Pyridoxine reduces the effects of levodopa
Adult dosage (ZA)
Forms avail. in SA and covered in this monograph: cap
South African registered indications and dosages
Dietary supplement where a deficiency of vitamin B complex exists
- For example, during pregnancy, lactation, women on oral contraceptives and in cases of pyridoxine-responsive anaemia
As prophylaxis in patients receiving isoniazid or hydralazine to prevent the development of peripheral neuritis
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride/ Thiamine Hydrochloride/ Cyanocobalamin/ Riboflavin/ Calcium Pantothenate
Capsule (200mg/100mg/200µg/20mg/20mg)
- Oral (cap): 1 cap, daily
Paediatric dosage (ZA)
No information available
Pregnancy & lactation
Pregnancy
South African recommendations
- Safe
Breastfeeding
South African recommendations
- Safe
Fertility
South African recommendations
- No information available
Renal impairment
South African recommendations
- No information available
Hepatic impairment
South African recommendations
- No information available
Elderly
South African recommendations
- No information available
Adverse reactions
None known
Interactions
- Levodopa (See Warnings and Precautions)
Monitoring
None routine
Mechanism of action
Pyridoxine/ thiamine/ cyanocobalamin/ riboflavin/ calcium pantothenate capsules provide a high-potency vitamin B complex essential for the diet.
Dosage forms
- Capsule
References
1. PI - BEESPAN CAPSULES - High Potency Vitamin B Complex, PHARMACARE LIMITED - Date of Revision of Text 19 September 1985 Received from Business Soultions' team via gmail 02 March 2026 2. NAPOS - A11EA - Vitamin B-Complex, Plain - Downloaded online 03 March 2026 3. SAIDS - Medication Check - Drug Free Sport - Beespan Capsules - Downloaded online 03 March 2026
Brands & products
1 product · cached snapshot- BEESPAN
CAPCapsule· 1 product
from R126.41| Product | Strength | Pack | Applicant | Min price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beespan Capsules | 200 mg;mg;µg;mg;mg | 30 | Pharmacare Limited, Woodmead | R126.41 |
Medical aid coverage
data not yet integrated- Comprehensive Series—
- Executive Plan—
- KeyCare Series—
- Priority Series—
- Saver Series—
Formulary scraper pending — coverage tier, co-pay and authorisation requirements will appear here once data is ingested.
- BonClassic—
- BonComprehensive—
- BonEssential—
- BonFit Select—
- BonSave—
- BonStart—
Formulary scraper pending — coverage tier, co-pay and authorisation requirements will appear here once data is ingested.
- Beryl—
- Emerald—
- Onyx—
- Ruby—
- Sapphire—
- Tanzanite One—
Formulary scraper pending — coverage tier, co-pay and authorisation requirements will appear here once data is ingested.
- Aquarium Option—
- Efficiency Option—
- Marine Option—
Formulary scraper pending — coverage tier, co-pay and authorisation requirements will appear here once data is ingested.