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Vitamin deficiency from group B can have a very negative impact on our health. The nervous system is particularly vulnerable in this situation. In many diseases of the nervous system, effective and systematic supplementation of vitamin B1 and B6 deficiency is essential. Therefore, the appropriate selection of a vitamin preparation turns out to be very important. Milgamma 100 is one of the drugs of this type.
Milgamma 100 – composition and action
Lek Milgamma 100 is a vitamin supplement containing two active substances – benfotiamine and pyridoxine. The first, benfotiamine, is a prodrug – a lipophilic thiamine analogue (vitamin B1), which is converted in our body into biologically active thiamine pyrophosphate. This compound turns out to be essential in the metabolism of carbohydrates. The second active substance, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), is a coenzyme of many enzymes that are involved, among others, in in the non-oxidative metabolism of amino acids, the biosynthesis of hemoglobin and biogenic amines, and in many other catabolic and anabolic processes.
Both vitamins included in composition Milgamma 100 They are well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, penetrating the plasma, blood cells (mainly red cells) and tissues. They undergo biotransformation in the liver. Excess thiamine is excreted in the urine, as are pyridoxine metabolites.
B vitamins can also be supplemented on their own using, for example, Balance B-200 by Swanson. The preparation contains many B vitamins and vitamin C.
Milgamma 100 – dosage
Recommended for the drug Milgamma 100 dose it is usually 1 dragee from 1 to 3 times a day. Remember to always drink the medicine with plenty of water. 4 weeks after starting the drug Milgamma 100 the treating physician should decide if continued treatment is necessary. You can now arrange an appointment under the National Health Fund via the halodoctor.pl portal.
Milgamma 100 – contraindications
If the patient is hypersensitive to thiamine, pyridoxine hydrochloride or any of the excipients of the preparation, do not use Milgamma 100. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, Milgamma 100 should only be used after a thorough risk-benefit analysis by the treating physician. High doses of vitamin B6 can inhibit milk production. place Milgamma 100 Moreover, patients with hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not be taken. However, the drug has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
Milgamma 100 – side effects
When using the drug Milgamma 100 side effects are rare. Hypersensitivity reactions such as skin eruptions, hives, photosensitivity or anaphylactic reactions are very rare. In the event of their occurrence, stop taking the drug Milgamma 100 and take appropriate treatment, if necessary.
It is also important to know that high doses of pyridoxine used long-term (over 500 mg for more than 2 months) may potentially contribute to the development of peripheral neuropathies.
Milgamma 100 – is there a replacement?
Despite the availability of many preparations with vitamin B6 on the market, Milgamma 100 does not have a substitute with the same composition, concentration and form. The producer of Milgamma 100 is Wörwag Pharma.