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PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

The functions of the vitamins found in Forceval Capsules are:^1,2,3'¹

FORCEVAL

CAPSULES

Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important

information for you.

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need

to take Forceval Capsules carefully to get the best results from them.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

•    You must contact a doctor, dietician or pharmacist if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.

•    If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor, dietician or pharmacist.

Vitamin A (^-Carotene).........Is essential for growth, maintenance of skin and mucous membranes

such as the linings of the mouth, nose, lungs, digestive system, colon and for vision, particularly at night

Vitamin D2............................Vitamin D2 helps the body absorb calcium, potassium and

phosphorous, all of which are vital for healthy bones and teeth

Vitamin B_] (Thiamin)............Is involved in the proper functioning of the heart muscles and for the

release of energy from protein, fat and carbohydrate, needed for growth, normal appetite and digestion.Thiamin has also been shown to play a vital role in the normal functioning of the nervous system

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin).........Vitamin B2 plays a key role in energy metabolism, and is required for

the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins

Vitamin B₆(Pyridoxine).........Vitamin B₆helps protein metabolism, along with the maintenance of

the nervous and immune systems

Vitamin B^...........................Vitamin B^ is often called the'red vitamin'because it is required for

regulating blood cells

Vitamin C..............................Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that plays an important role in

The information in this leaflet has been divided into the following sections:

1.    What Forceval Capsules are and what they are taken for

2.    Check before you take Forceval Capsules

3.    How to take Forceval Capsules

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store Forceval Capsules

6.    Further information

maintaining the health of our cells, blood vessels and our resistance to infection. Vitamin C also helps bones, teeth, gums, skin and assists the absorption of iron from the blood

| 1. What Forceval Capsules are and what they are taken for

Forceval Capsules are a multivitamin and mineral supplement. They contain a combination of 24 essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

The human body requires a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and trace elements to perform crucial daily tasks such as releasing energy from food and repairing cell damage. During certain illnesses, your body either cannot get or cannot efficiently use all of the vitamins, minerals and trace elements it needs.

Vitamin E..............................Vitamin E is a highly effective antioxidant, helping to protect the body

from the effects of free radicals. It also helps to maintain healthy skin and blood cells

Biotin....................................Biotin is needed for normal growth and development of the skin and

hair, the maintenance of a healthy nervous system and the healthy functioning of bone marrow

Nicotinamide........................Nicotinamide (also known as vitamin B3) is essential for a healthy

nervous system

Pantothenic acid...................Pantothenic acid plays a vital role in the process of releasing energy

from foods, the role of fat metabolism and the provision of the immune system with antibodies

Folic acid...............................Folic acid is required to regulate the growth of cells including red

blood cells and protein synthesis

The main functions of the minerals and trace elements are:^1,2,3,4

Your doctor, dietician or pharmacist will give you Forceval Capsules if your diet has not provided you with enough vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Each capsule contains the following 24 essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements, each of which plays a vital role in the efficient daily maintenance of many body processes:

There are 12 vitamins in Forceval Capsules:

Vitamin A (as (3-Carotene).................... 2500    iu

(Retinol Equivalent) (750 micrograms)

Vitamin D2...................400 iu (10 micrograms)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin).............................1.2    mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)..........................1.6    mg

Vitamin B₆ (Pyridoxine)........................2.0    mg

Vitamin B12..............................3.0    micrograms

Vitamin C...............................................60    mg

Vitamin E ................................................10    mg

Biotin......................................100    micrograms

Nicotinamide..........................................18    mg

Pantothenic Acid .................................. 4.0    mg

Folic Acid..................................400    micrograms

There are 12 minerals and trace elements in Forceval Capsules:

Calcium ........

Iron................

Copper...........

Phosphorous Magnesium ...

Potassium.....

Zinc...............

Iodine ...........

Manganese ..

Selenium.....

Chromium ....

Molybdenum

..............108 mg

................12 mg

.............. 2.0 mg

............... 83 mg

............... 30 mg

.............. 4.0 mg

............... 15 mg

140 micrograms

.............. 3.0 mg

.. 50 micrograms 200 micrograms .250 micrograms

Calcium.................................Calcium is necessary for the formation of bones and teeth and plays a

vital role in cell function, muscle contraction and in the nervous system

Iron.......................................Iron forms part of red blood cells which carry oxygen round the body

Copper..................................Is required for growth and forms part of enzymes involved in blood

and bone formation

Phosphorus...........................Phosphorus is necessary for the formation of bones and has an

important role in many varied chemical reactions in the body

Potassium.............................Potassium is essential in muscle function and in the transmission of

nerve impulses

Magnesium...........................Magnesium is essential for the formation of bones and teeth, and for

the release of energy from food

Zinc.......................................Zinc is required for growth and cell function, bone metabolism, taste,

insulin production and the body's immune system which fights infection

Iodine...................................Involved in functioning of the thyroid gland which regulates many of

the metabolic processes in the body

Manganese...........................Manganese helps the body to utilise calcium and potassium and

maintain the structure of cells

Selenium...............................Selenium helps to protect the cells and lipids from free radical damage

Chromium.............................Helps the body to use glucose by its action on insulin

Molybdenum ........................Is involved in the enzyme processes for protein metabolism.