BECOZYM GASTRO-RESISTANT TABLETS 20 TABLETS

Name
Becozym gastro-resistant tablets


What is it and what is it for?
Becozym belongs to the therapeutic category of vitamins, based on B complex.

Becozym is used to prevent vitamin B deficiency:
- in case of increased need for B vitamins (for example during pregnancy or breastfeeding),
- in case of insufficient absorption of B vitamins (digestive disorders),
- in case of nutritional imbalances (uniform diets),

It is also used in the treatment of:
- glossitis (inflammation of the tongue),
- cheilitis (inflammation of the lips),
- anorexia – loss of appetite – (for example during febrile conditions) with weight loss,
- child growth retardation,
- asthenia (weakness),
- in case of prolonged antibiotic therapy,
- intestinal absorption disorders in the course of gastrointestinal diseases,
- as an adjuvant in liver disease (liver disease) and neuritis (inflammation of the nerves, accompanied by pain and numbness),
- treatment of the after-effects of chronic alcoholism attributable to a vitamin deficiency.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not take Becozym
- if you are allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Becozym.

Do not exceed the recommended dose, as an overdose may increase the risk of side effects. Be especially careful when taking the same vitamins from all other possible sources, including fortified foods, dietary supplements, and concomitant medications (see section 3).
Becozym should be used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency only if it is of dietary origin and not in patients with atrophic gastritis (inflammation of the stomach mucosa), ileal (intestinal) or pancreatic disorders and gastrointestinal malabsorption of vitamin B12 or intrinsic factor deficiency (a substance produced by the stomach that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12).
The yellow coloration of urine after administration of Becozym is due to vitamin B2 (riboflavin).

Patients with severe renal insufficiency should consult their doctor before taking Becozym as a dosage adjustment may be necessary.
Particular attention must be paid to the daily dosage of vitamin B6.

Tell your doctor if you are taking Becozym and need to undergo laboratory diagnostic tests because the Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B6 contained in the medicine may interfere with the laboratory test for the determination of urobilinogen in urine.

Becozym contains 150 mcg of biotin per tablet. If you plan to have laboratory tests, you should tell your doctor or laboratory staff that you are taking or have recently taken Becozym, as biotin may affect the results of these tests. Depending on the test used, results may be falsely elevated or falsely low due to biotin. Your doctor may ask you to stop taking Becozym before laboratory tests. You should also be aware that other products you may be taking, such as multivitamins or hair, skin, and nail supplements, may contain biotin and affect laboratory test results. Tell your doctor or laboratory staff if you are taking such products.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The adverse reactions listed below are derived from spontaneous reports and it is therefore not possible to estimate their frequency.

Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal and abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea.

Immune system disorders
Allergic reactions, anaphylactic reaction (severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction), anaphylactic shock (particularly serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction).
Allergic reactions include asthma syndrome, mild to moderate reactions affecting the skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and/or cardiovascular system. Symptoms may include rash, hives, facial edema (fluid accumulation), erythema (redness of the skin), itching, wheezing, cardiorespiratory distress (difficulty breathing and rapid heartbeat), and serious reactions including anaphylactic shock (a severe allergic reaction typically presenting with an itchy rash, swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing, and a drop in blood pressure). If an allergic reaction occurs, discontinue treatment and consult a doctor.

Nervous system disorders
Headache (headache).

Kidney and urinary tract diseases
Chromaturia (coloration of urine).

Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.