What is Zevit Capsule?
Zevit Capsule is a form of vitamin B found in foods. Zevit Capsule helps the body break down fats, carbohydrates, and other substances.
Zevit Capsule has been used in alternative medicine as a likely effective aid in treating or preventing Zevit Capsule deficiency. Zevit Capsule deficiency can be caused by malnutrition, rapid weight loss, long-term tube feeding, and other medical conditions.
Zevit Capsule has also been used to treat seborrhea (skin rash) in babies. However, research has shown that Zevit Capsule may not be effective in treating this condition.
Other uses not proven with research have included treating brittle nails or thinning hair, diabetes, nerve pain, and other conditions.
It is not certain whether Zevit Capsule is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Zevit Capsule should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Zevit Capsule is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Zevit Capsule may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Zevit Capsule indications
skin disorders, Zevit Capsule deficiency, digestive disorders
Uses of Zevit Capsule in details
Zevit Capsule is a water soluble B-complex vitamin needed for normal growth and development of skin and hair and maintenance of a healthy nervous system and bone marrow. It is used to prevent and treat Zevit Capsule deficiency associated with pregnancy, long-term tube feeding, malnutrition, and rapid weight loss. It is also used orally for hair loss, brittle nails, skin rash in infants (seborrheic dermatitis), diabetes, and mild depression.
Zevit Capsule description
A dibenzoxepin tricyclic compound. It displays a range of pharmacological actions including maintaining adrenergic innervation. Its mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it appears to block reuptake of monoaminergic neurotransmitters into presynaptic terminals. It also possesses anticholinergic activity and modulates antagonism of histamine H(1)- and H(2)-receptors.
Zevit Capsule dosage
Dosage Forms
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Capsule,
Oral:
Meribin: 5 mg
Capsule,
Oral [preservative free]:
Zevit Capsule Extra Strength: 10 mg [gluten free; contains soybean lecithin, soybean oil]
Generic: 5000 mcg
Tablet,
Oral:
Generic: 1000 mcg, 5 mg, 10 mg
Tablet,
Oral [preservative free]:
Generic: 300 mcg [DSC], 1000 mcg
Dosing: Adult
Dietary supplementation (OTC labeling):
Oral: Usual
Dosage: One tablet or capsule daily; also see specific product labeling
Dosing: Geriatric
Refer to adult dosing.
Dosing: Pediatric
Biotinidase deficiency, symptomatic: Limited data available: Infants, Children, and Adolescents:
Oral: 5 to 20
mg once daily (McVoy 1990; Micó 2011; Salbert 1993; Wolf 2003; Wolf 2010)Zevit Capsule interactions
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What other drugs will affect Zevit Capsule?
The anticonvulsants carbamazepine, phenytoin, Phenobarbital, and primidone may accelerate Zevit Capsule metabolism, leading to a reduction in available Zevit Capsule. Chronic use of these drugs has been associated with decreased plasma concentrations of Zevit Capsule.
The use of antibiotics may reduce the contribution of Zevit Capsule made by bacteria within the large intestine.
Zevit Capsule side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Zevit Capsule?
Adverse reactions associated with Zevit Capsule supplementation are rare in the medical literature; however, urticaria and gastrointestinal upset have been reported. As with any oral treatment, if patients experience any adverse reactions or side effects, they should inform their physicians immediately and discontinue use.
Zevit Capsule contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Zevit Capsule?
SINEQUAN is contraindicated in individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to the drug. Possibility of cross sensitivity with other dibenzoxepines should be kept in mind.
SINEQUAN is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma or a tendency to urinary retention. These disorders should be ruled out, particularly in older patients.
Active ingredient matches for Zevit Capsule:
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Zevit Capsule | $ 0.01 |
List of Zevit Capsule substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Sangobion Kids (Indonesia) | |
| Sangobion Kids 100 mL x 1's (PT. Merck Tbk) | $ 2.58 |
| Serbin Forte Tablet | |
| Serbin Forte Tablet (Medopharm) | $ 0.01 |
| Seven Seas Multivitamin & Mineral with Iron (Singapore) | |
| Seven Seas Multivitamin & Mineral with Iron 60's | $ 10.50 |
| Succedin Capsule | |
| Succedin Capsule (Flamingo Pharmaceutical) | $ 0.11 |
| Sukin (India) | |
| Sukin 5 mg Tablet (Biosciences-Pharmakon) | $ 0.09 |
| SUKIN tab 5 mg x 10's (Biosciences-Pharmakon) | $ 0.46 |
| TINFAL | |
| TINFAL 5%W/V SOLUTION 1 bottle / 60 ML solution each (Leeford Healthcare Ltd) | $ 5.72 |
| Tinfal 5% w/v Solution (Leeford Healthcare Ltd) | $ 5.72 |
| TRICOVIT | |
| Untral (Brazil) | |
| Vam-Up Tab (India) | |
| Vam-Up Tab Vitamin A acetate 5000 IU, vitamin E acetate 25 IU, vitamin C 75 mg, vitamin D3400 IU, thiamine mononitrate10 mg, riboflavin 10 mg, folicacid 1 mg, niacinamide 50 mg, calcium pantothenate 10 mg, cyanocobalamin 10 mcg, glycine25 mg, zinc sulphatemon (Biotabs) | $ 1.45 |
| Vam-Up Tab Vitamin A acetate 5000 IU, vitamin E acetate 25 IU, vitamin C 75 mg, vitamin D3400 IU, thiamine mononitrate10 mg, riboflavin 10 mg, folicacid 1 mg, niacinamide 50 mg, calcium pantothenate 10 mg, cyanocobalamin 10 mcg, glycine25 mg, zinc sulphatemon (Biotabs) | $ 1.45 |
| Vam-Up Tab Vitamin A acetate 5000 IU, vitamin E acetate 25 IU, vitamin C 75 mg, vitamin D3400 IU, thiamine mononitrate10 mg, riboflavin 10 mg, folicacid 1 mg, niacinamide 50 mg, calcium pantothenate 10 mg, cyanocobalamin 10 mcg, glycine25 mg, zinc sulphatemon (Biotabs) | $ 1.45 |
| Vam-Up Tab Vitamin A acetate 5000 IU, vitamin E acetate 25 IU, vitamin C 75 mg, vitamin D3400 IU, thiamine mononitrate10 mg, riboflavin 10 mg, folicacid 1 mg, niacinamide 50 mg, calcium pantothenate 10 mg, cyanocobalamin 10 mcg, glycine25 mg, zinc sulphatemon (Biotabs) | $ 1.45 |
| Vam-Up Tab Vitamin A acetate 5000 IU, vitamin E acetate 25 IU, vitamin C 75 mg, vitamin D3400 IU, thiamine mononitrate10 mg, riboflavin 10 mg, folicacid 1 mg, niacinamide 50 mg, calcium pantothenate 10 mg, cyanocobalamin 10 mcg, glycine25 mg, zinc sulphatemon (Biotabs) | $ 1.45 |
| VAM-UP TAB tab 30's (Biotabs) | $ 1.45 |
| Vam-Up Tab Vitamin A acetate 5000 IU, vitamin E acetate 25 IU, vitamin C 75 mg, vitamin D3400 IU, thiamine mononitrate10 mg, riboflavin 10 mg, folicacid 1 mg, niacinamide 50 mg, calcium pantothenate 10 mg, cyanocobalamin 10 mcg, glycine25 mg, zinc sulphatemon (Biotabs) | $ 1.45 |
| VB 7 | |
| VB 7 5 mg Tablet (Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.03 |
| VB 7 Forte | |
| VB 7 Forte 10 mg Capsule (Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.16 |
| VB7 | |
| 5 mg x 10's (Intas) | $ 0.34 |
| VB7 tab 5 mg x 10's (Intas) | $ 0.34 |
| Vinerton (Indonesia) | |
| Vinerton 100's (Pyridam) | $ 12.40 |
| Vita Biotin (Switzerland) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Vitamin H / Biotin 5 mg | |
| Vita Biotin 5mg (Switzerland) | |
| Vitalac BL (Indonesia) | |
| Vitalac BL 300 mg x 1's (Sari husada) | $ 5.94 |
| Vitaplast (Germany) | |
| VITH (India) | |
| 5 mg x 10's (Unichem Laboratories Ltd.) | $ 0.54 |
| Vith 5 mg Tablet (Unichem Laboratories Ltd.) | $ 0.05 |
| VITH tab 5 mg x 10's (Unichem Laboratories Ltd.) | $ 0.54 |
| Weltin | |
| Weltin 5 mg Tablet (Articon Labs) | $ 0.04 |
| Winbostin (Vietnam) | |
| Winbostin 5 mg x 3 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
| Xsorate | |
| Xsorate 5 mg Tablet (Rowan Bioceuticals (P) Ltd.) | $ 0.07 |
| XTRAGLO | |
| 10's (Sun) | $ 0.84 |
| XTRAGLO film-coated tab 10's (Sun) | $ 1.02 |
| ZETTA (India) | |
| 5 mg x 10's (Invision Medi Sciences) | $ 0.66 |
| Zetta 5 mg Tablet (Invision Medi Sciences) | $ 0.07 |
| ZETTA tab 5 mg x 10's (Invision Medi Sciences) | $ 0.66 |
| ZIOTIN (India) | |
| 5 mg x 10's (Zodak) | $ 0.70 |
| ZIOTIN tab 5 mg x 10's (Zodak) | $ 0.70 |
| Zubitin (India) | |
| Zubitin 5 mg Tablet (Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.06 |
| ZUBITIN tab 10 mg x 30's (Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 1.85 |
See 576 substitutes for Zevit Capsule | |
References
- DailyMed. "BIOTIN: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "biotin". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "biotin". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00121 (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Zevit Capsule are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Zevit Capsule. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
2 consumers reported useful
Was the Zevit Capsule drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not useful | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Useful | 1 | 50.0% | |
2 consumers reported price estimates
Was the price you paid to purchase the drug reasonable? Did you feel it was expensive?The below mentioned numbers have been reported by ndrugs.com website users about whether the Zevit Capsule drug is expensive or inexpensive. There is a mixed opinion among users. The rating about the cost of the drug depends on factors like which brand drug the patient purchased, how effective it was for the price paid, the country or place the drug is marketed, and the economic condition of the patient. The users who feel the drug is expensive can look for an alternative brand drug or a generic drug to save the cost.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Expensive | 1 | 50.0% | |
1 consumer reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Zevit Capsule before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 3 month and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Zevit Capsule. To get the time effectiveness of using Zevit Capsule drug by other patients, please click here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 month | 1 | 100.0% | |
12 consumers reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-29 | 5 | 41.7% | |
| > 60 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| 30-45 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| 6-15 | 1 | 8.3% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
