Biotin+vitamin E+paba
About
Biotin+vitamin E+paba belongs to the group of medicines called dietary supplements primarily used to treat uncontrolled hair fall and premature greying. Hair loss (alopecia) and premature greying (hair turning white) can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. Mostly it occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food.
Biotin+vitamin E+paba is a combination supplement that contains Biotin, Vitamin E and PABA (Para Amino-Benzoic Acid). Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin that helps in healthy hair growth and prevents hair loss. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that protects the cells from damage caused by free radicals. PABA helps in the restoration of hair colour by increasing melanin pigment. Thus Biotin+vitamin E+paba improves the hair structure and colour, strengthens the hair and increases the hair's resistance to mechanical and chemical damage.
Take Biotin+vitamin E+paba with or without food. Swallow Biotin+vitamin E+paba as a whole with a glass of water, do not chew or break the tablet. Sometimes, you may experience common side effects such as dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Inform your doctor if you are taking other drugs and herbal products before starting Biotin+vitamin E+paba. If you are known to be allergic to Biotin+vitamin E+paba or its inactive components, please talk to your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Biotin+vitamin E+paba if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Biotin+vitamin E+paba should not be given to children unless recommended by a doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Biotin+vitamin E+paba. Biotin+vitamin E+paba is used with caution in dialysis patients and bleeding disorders before and during surgeries.
Uses of Biotin+vitamin E+paba
Medicinal Benefits
Biotin+vitamin E+paba is a combination supplement that consists of Biotin, Vitamin-E and PABA (Para Amino-Benzoic Acid) belonging to the group of medicines called dietary supplements. Biotin+vitamin E+paba primarily used for the treatment of uncontrolled hair fall and premature greying. Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin that helps in healthy hair growth and prevents hair loss. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that protects the cells from damage caused by free radicals. PABA helps in the restoration of hair colour by increasing melanin pigment. Thus, Biotin+vitamin E+paba improves the hair structure and colour, strengthens the hair, and increases the hair's resistance to mechanical and chemical damage. Biotin+vitamin E+paba is also used to treat malabsorption and other vitamin deficiency disorders.
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Side Effects of Biotin+vitamin E+paba
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor if you are taking other drugs and herbal products before starting Biotin+vitamin E+paba. If you are known to be allergic to Biotin+vitamin E+paba or its inactive components, please talk to your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Biotin+vitamin E+paba if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Biotin+vitamin E+paba should not be given to children unless recommmended by a doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Biotin+vitamin E+paba. Biotin+vitamin E+paba is used with caution in dialysis patients, bleeding disorders, before and during surgeries, anaemia, liver diseases, and malabsorption (A condition that prevents absorption of nutrients).
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Biotin+vitamin E+paba may have interaction with a pain killer (aspirin, diclofenac), anti-Hiv (tipranavir), anti-rheumatics (sulfasalazine), antibiotic (dapsone), anti-convulsant (phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine), and blood thinners (warfarin, heparin).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol and alcoholic beverages along with Biotin+vitamin E+paba.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Biotin+vitamin E+paba may interact with malabsorption, dialysis, kidney, liver problems and bleeding disorders.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionBiotin+vitamin E+paba may cause unpleasant side effects. So please consult your doctor before taking Biotin+vitamin E+paba.
Pregnancy
cautionConsult your doctor before taking Biotin+vitamin E+paba if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding the Biotin+vitamin E+paba. Your doctor may recommend this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionConsult your doctor before taking Biotin+vitamin E+paba, and your doctor will decide whether Biotin+vitamin E+paba can be taken by breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
cautionBiotin+vitamin E+paba may cause dizziness, so it affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
cautionPlease consult your doctor before taking Biotin+vitamin E+paba if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.
Kidney
cautionPlease consult your doctor before taking Biotin+vitamin E+paba if you have kidney impairment or any concerns.
Children
cautionBiotin+vitamin E+paba should be used with caution in children. Please consult your doctor before using Biotin+vitamin E+paba. Your doctor will decide the dose for your children based on the age and condition of your child.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Follow a well-balanced diet.
- Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health.
- Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
- Avoid processed and fried food.
- Take green leafy vegetables, blueberries, and mushrooms into your regular diet.
Special Advise
- Biotin+vitamin E+paba might alter test results, so inform the person doing the tests you are taking Biotin+vitamin E+paba.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hair loss: Hair loss (alopecia) can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. It can result from heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of ageing. Anyone can lose hair on their head, but it's more common in men. Mostly it occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Mostly it occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food.
Premature greying: Premature greying (hair turns to white/grey colour) is defined as greying hair before the age of 20. Any deficiencies of vitamin B-6, B-12, biotin, vitamin D or vitamin E can contribute to premature greying.
FAQs
Biotin+vitamin E+paba is a combination supplement Biotin, Vitamin-E and PABA (Para Amino-Benzoic Acid). Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin that helps in healthy hair growth and prevents hair loss. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that protects the cells from damage caused by free radicals. PABA helps in the restoration of hair colour by increasing melanin pigment. Thus Biotin+vitamin E+paba together improves the hair structure and colour, strengthens the hair and increases the hair's resistance to mechanical and chemical damage.
Biotin+vitamin E+paba causes common side effects like dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require any medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Biotin+vitamin E+paba is used with caution in dialysis patients and bleeding disorders before and during surgeries.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Biotin+vitamin E+paba for as long as your doctor has recommended it. Speak with your doctor if you have difficulty taking Biotin+vitamin E+paba.
Biotin+vitamin E+paba should be used with extreme caution in patients having an active bleeding disorder, such as peptic ulcers, haemophilia, etc., due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding. So please consult your doctor before taking Biotin+vitamin E+paba.