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Where can I buy Berocca?
Can I take Berocca every day?
What does RDA mean?
Should I be concerned that Berocca contains levels of vitamins above the RDA?
Is it normal that Berocca has changed the colour of my urine?
Is Berocca suitable for vegetarians?
Is Berocca suitable for vegans?
Does Berocca contain gluten?
Does Berocca contain yeast?
Does Berocca contain lactose?
How many calories are there in a Berocca tablet?
What's the salt content of Berocca?
Is Berocca suitable for diabetics?
What time of the day should I take Berocca?
Can I take more than one tablet a day?
Can I use Berocca during pregnancy?
Can I use Berocca whilst breastfeeding?
Is Berocca suitable for children?
Where can I find out more about vitamins and minerals?
Where can I buy Berocca?
Berocca is sold in all major supermarkets and pharmacies.
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Can I take Berocca every day?
Berocca can be taken every day throughout the year, but you should not use Berocca to replace a healthy, balanced diet.
What does RDA mean?
RDA stands for recommended daily allowance. This is the daily amount of a vitamin or mineral that the average healthy person needs to prevent deficiency. The % RDA in a nutritional supplement tells you how much of a vitamin or mineral's RDA you get from each dose of the supplement.
Should I be concerned that Berocca contains levels of vitamins above the RDA?
There is no need for concern, the vitamins in Berocca are at levels above the RDA but they are all present at levels below the Upper Safe Levels.
The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of vitamins is an EU-recommended allowance to prevent deficiency. Some supplements contain levels of vitamins and minerals above the RDA. This is because, for some nutrients, intakes above the RDA are safe and may be associated with particular benefits.
For most vitamins and minerals Upper Safe Levels have also been established so that both manufacturers and consumers can be made aware of the levels of intake which allow people to optimise their diets safely.
The B vitamins and vitamin C in Berocca are water-soluble vitamins, which means you need them in your diet every day because they can't be stored in the body for any length of time.
Is it normal that Berocca has changed the colour of my urine?
Berocca contains the vitamin B2 (riboflavin). It's the effect of consuming this vitamin that can make your urine more intense in colour. B vitamins are water soluble and anything that your body does not need is passed out in the urine.
Is Berocca suitable for vegetarians?
Yes. Both the effervescent and film-coated Berocca tablets are suitable for vegetarians.
Is Berocca suitable for vegans?
Berocca effervescent tablets are free of any ingredients of animal origin. The film-coated tablets contain lactose that is derived from cow's milk, so they are not suitable for vegans.
Does Berocca contain gluten?
No. The effervescent and film-coated Berocca tablets do not contain any gluten, and there are no wheat, barley or rye ingredients in either formulation.
Does Berocca contain yeast?
No. The effervescent and film-coated Berocca tablets do not contain any yeast.
Does Berocca contain lactose?
A film-coated Berocca tablet contains 94.3mg of lactose. There is no lactose in an effervescent Berocca tablet.
How many calories are there in a Berocca tablet?
A Berocca effervescent tablet contains 5.25kcals. A Berocca film-coated tablet contains 0.56 kcals.
What's the salt content of Berocca?
An effervescent Berocca tablet contains 40mg (0.04g) of salt. There is no salt in a film-coated Berocca tablet
Is Berocca suitable for diabetics?
Effervescent Berocca tablets contain sweeteners and sugar, although the sugar present is a very small amount (sucrose - 0.13% of the tablet). The effervescent tablets contain 276.45mg mannitol, 20mg acesulfame, 25mg aspartame and 6mg sucrose. Film-coated Berocca tablets contain 25.45mg mannitol, 13.44mg polydextrose and 94.3mg lactose.
We have no specific recommendations regarding the suitability of Berocca for diabetic patients and we suggest you speak with your GP or another healthcare professional to get further advice.
What time of the day should I take Berocca?
Berocca can be taken at any time but to help you be at your best, it's best to take it in the morning.
Can I take more than one tablet a day?
The recommended daily intake is one tablet per day. Exceeding this may be harmful.
Can I use Berocca during pregnancy?
We are not aware of any safety issues for women taking Berocca whilst pregnant. We recommend that you talk to your GP, midwife or pharmacist about vitamin supplements.
There are, however, products on the market, such as Sanatogen Pregnancy (www.sanatogenpregnancy.co.uk) which are specifically formulated to cover the special needs of women who are planning pregnancy, during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding.
Can I use Berocca whilst breastfeeding?
The vitamins and minerals in Berocca are excreted into breast milk, but harmful effects on the child are unlikely when used at the recommended dose of one tablet per day. If you have any concerns we recommend that you talk to your doctor or midwife about taking vitamin supplements whilst breastfeeding.
There are products on the market, such as Sanatogen Pregnancy (www.sanatogenpregnancy.co.uk) which are specifically formulated to cover the special needs of women whilst breastfeeding.
Is Berocca suitable for children?
Berocca is suitable for children aged 12 and over. For children under 12, there are special nutritional supplements such as Sanatogen Kids A to Z and Sanatogen Kids Jellyvits which provide a balanced formulation of the vitamins and minerals a young child needs for healthy growth and development
Where can I find out more about vitamins and minerals?
The following websites are good sources of information about vitamins and minerals:
www.hsis.org
HSIS, the Health Supplements Information Service, is an educational programme that presents the facts about nutritional supplements in a simple, straightforward way with useful information about vitamins and minerals.
www.eatwell.gov.uk
The website of the Food Standards Agency.
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