Biotin

Additional information

Weight	0.3 kg
Dimensions	5 × 5 × 12 cm

Benefits

• Healthy hair, skin and nails
• Supports energy metabolism
• Improved brain function
• Supports immune system function

Supplement Facts

Serving Size:	1 Capsules
Servings per Bottle:	120 Servings
Active Ingredient per Serving:	D-Biotin (Vitamin B7).
Inactive Ingredients:	Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC), HPMC Hypromellose (Vegan Capsules)

 

• A serving equals a daily dose.
• Take one capsule during the day, preferably with food.
• Discontinue use if any adverse effects are experienced.

Patient Information Leaflet

PIL-Genologix-Biotin-500-mcg-V-1.0

SCHEDULING STATUS

S0

GENOLOGIX BIOTIN- hard capsule

Active ingredient	Quantity per capsule	Quantity per serving
Biotin (Vitamin H)	500 mcg	500 mcg

 

Sugar free

 

COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE: Health Supplement – Vitamins

This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.

 

Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.

GENOLOGIX BIOTIN is available without a doctor’s prescription, for you to maintain your health. Nevertheless, you still need to use GENOLOGIX BIOTIN carefully to get the best results from it.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Do not share GENOLOGIX BIOTIN with any other person.
• Ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

What is in this leaflet

1. What GENOLOGIX BIOTIN is and what it is used for.
2. What you need to know before you take GENOLOGIX BIOTIN.
3. How to take GENOLOGIX BIOTIN.
4. Possible side effects.
5. How to store GENOLOGIX BIOTIN.
6. Contents of the pack and other information.

 

1. What is GENOLOGIX BIOTIN used for

GENOLOGIX BIOTIN is an essential B vitamin that contributes to the support of normal skin and hair health and functioning of the nervous system. Biotin helps the body metabolise carbohydrates, fats and proteins and is a factor is in the maintenance of overall good health.

 

2. What you need to know before you take GENOLOGIX BIOTIN.

Do not take GENOLOGIX BIOTIN

• If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to Biotin (Vitamin H) or any of the other ingredients of GENOLOGIX BIOTIN (listed in section 6).

 

Warnings and precautions

Take special care with GENOLOGIX BIOTIN:

• If you suffer with Biotinidase deficiency (inherited condition in which the body cannot process Biotin)

 

Children

Not intended for children younger than 18 years.

 

Other medicines and GENOLOGIX BIOTIN

Always tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes all complementary and traditional medicines).

 

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently taking:

• Alpha Lipoic Acid; and Biotin together can reduce the absorption of both alpha-lipoic acid and Biotin into the body.
• Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid); Taking Biotin, as in GENOLOGIX BIOTIN, and vitamin B5 together can reduce the absorption of both Biotin and vitamin B5 into the body.

 

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

Safety in fertility, pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care provider for advice before taking this medicine.

 

Driving and using machines

GENOLOGIX BIOTIN should not affect an individual’s ability to drive or operate machinery.

 

3. How to take GENOLOGIX BIOTIN

Do not share your medicines with any other person.

Always take GENOLOGIX BIOTIN exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

 

Adults: The usual dose is 1 capsule daily.

Children: Not intended for children younger than 18 years.

 

A varied diet is the most effective and safe way to achieve good nutrition, health, body composition as well as mental and physical performance.

If you take more GENOLOGIX BIOTIN than you should

In the event of an overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison centre.

 

If you forget to take GENOLOGIX BIOTIN

Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.

 

4. Possible side effects

GENOLOGIX BIOTIN can have side effects. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while taking GENOLOGIX BIOTIN, please consult your health care provider for advice.

If any of the following happens, stop taking GENOLOGIX BIOTIN and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital.

• swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips and mouth or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
• rash or itching
• fainting

These are all very serious side effects. If you have them, you may have had a serious reaction to GENOLOGIX BIOTIN. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following:

GENOLOGIX BIOTIN is associated very few and only mild side effects.

Side effects with unknown frequency:

• nausea,
• gastrointestinal discomfort.

If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects

If you get side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects to SAHPRA via the “6.04 Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Form”, found online under SAHPRA’s publications: https://www.sahpra.org.za/Publications/Index/8.

By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of GENOLOGIX BIOTIN.

 

5. How to store GENOLOGIX BIOTIN.

Store all medicines out of reach of children.

Store at or below 25 °C in a dry place.

Protect from moisture and light.

 

6. Contents of the pack and other information.

The active substance is Biotin (vitamin H / vitamin b7).

There other ingredients are the hypromellose capsules and microcrystalline cellulose.

 

What GENOLOGIX BIOTIN looks like and contents of the pack

Clear capsules containing a white powder.

120 capsules, packed in a blue glass bottle with a metal lid.

 

Holder of Certificate of Registration

Genologix Distributors (Pty) Ltd

Unit 16 & 17 Acacia business park

73 Nguni Way

Waterfall

3610

Email: info@genologix.co.za

Tel: +27 60 532 8317 

This leaflet was revised in

January 2023.

Registration

To be allocated by SAHPRA.

 

 

 

 

 

Important Information

SAFETY INFORMATION:

• Do not exceed recommended dose.
• Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
• Do not use if under 18 years of age as safety in children has not been established.
• If you have a known medical condition, consult your doctor before using this or any other health supplement.

 

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• 120 vegan capsules (Halal & Kosher) each containing 500mcg of D-Biotin (Vitamin B7) = 120 servings 500mcg D-Biotin (Vitamin B7).
• Store in a cool, dark, dry place.
• Product packaging may differ slightly from the advertised image, based on packaging availability.

DISCLAIMER:

This health supplement has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. Health supplements are intended to complement health or supplement the diet. They are not intended to be used as a treatment to cure illnesses.

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