Biotin
Overview
Biotin is a water soluble dicyclic monocarboxylic acid considered to be part of vitamin B complex. Biotin is essential cofactor for several carboxylases, plays a role in the metabolism of fatty acids and the deamination of certain amino acids. Deficiencies in humans have occured only after prolonged total parentral nutrition not supplemented with it or on ingestion of large quantities of raw egg whites.
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
No data regarding the side effects produced by Biotin is available
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Dosage
's dosage details are as follows:
Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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10 to 200 mcg | 100 (105) | 24 hourly | PO | For 3 Months |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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4 mg/kg | 4 (4) | 24 hourly | Oral | For several months |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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