Forceval - multivitamin & mineral complex (P)
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Forceval Capsules are a comprehensive multivitamin and mineral medicine containing 24 essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements for use when dietary intake or absorption of micronutrients is inadequate.
Forceval is used as a therapeutic nutritional supplement in people whose normal diet does not provide sufficient vitamins and minerals, including during recovery from illness or surgery, in malabsorption conditions and alongside certain restricted or specialised diets.
Key features:
- Comprehensive multivitamin and mineral complex
- Contains 24 vitamins, minerals and trace elements
- Provides 12 vitamins
- Provides 12 minerals and trace elements
- Contains iron, zinc, selenium and iodine
- Contains Vitamin A as beta-carotene
- Contains Vitamin D2
- Contains B vitamins including folic acid and vitamin B12
- Contains vitamins C and E
- Once-daily dose
- Suitable for adults and elderly people
- Suitable from 12 years of age
- Can be used where dietary intake is inadequate
- Can support nutritional requirements during recovery from illness or surgery
- Pharmacy Medicine (P)
Each capsule contains:
Vitamins:
-
Vitamin A (as beta-carotene): 2,500 IU
- equivalent to approximately 750 micrograms Vitamin A
- Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol): 400 IU / 10 micrograms
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 1.2mg
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 1.6mg
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 2mg
- Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin): 3 micrograms
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): 60mg
- Vitamin E: 10mg
- Biotin: 100 micrograms
- Nicotinamide: 18mg
- Pantothenic Acid: 4mg
- Folic Acid: 400 micrograms
Minerals and trace elements:
- Calcium: 108mg
- Iron: 12mg
- Copper: 2mg
- Phosphorus: 83mg
- Magnesium: 30mg
- Potassium: 4mg
- Zinc: 15mg
- Iodine: 140 micrograms
- Manganese: 3mg
- Selenium: 50 micrograms
- Chromium: 200 micrograms
- Molybdenum: 250 micrograms
What Forceval is used for:
Forceval may be used as a therapeutic nutritional supplement where vitamin and mineral intake or absorption is inadequate, including:
- Poor or inadequate dietary intake
- Disease-related nutritional deficiency
- Malabsorption
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Crohn's disease
- Short bowel syndrome
- Fistulae
- Recovery after illness
- Poor appetite or cachexia
- Recovery following chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Recovery after surgery when nutritional intake remains inadequate
- Restricted or specialised diets
- Renal diets where appropriate
- Therapeutic weight-reducing diets where food groups are restricted
- Food intolerance or exclusion diets
- Synthetic or specialised diets such as those used for phenylketonuria, galactosaemia or ketogenic diets
Forceval provides vitamins and minerals only. Adequate protein and energy intake is also required for complete nutrition.
Other ingredients:
Forceval Capsules also contain:
- Soya bean oil
- Soya lecithin
- Hard vegetable fat
- Yellow beeswax
- Purified water
- Maize oil
- Gelatin
- Glycerine
- Ponceau 4R (E124)
- Amaranth (E123)
- Titanium dioxide (E171)
- Red iron oxide (E172)
- Vegetable black (E153)
Allergen information:
Contains soya.
Do not take Forceval if you are allergic to peanuts or soya.
Forceval contains soya bean oil and soya lecithin.
The colourants Amaranth (E123) and Ponceau 4R (E124) may cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.
How to take:
For adults and elderly people:
- Take 1 capsule once daily
- Preferably take approximately 1 hour after a meal
- Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water
Do not take Forceval on an empty stomach.
Do not exceed the recommended dose unless specifically instructed by a doctor.
Children:
- Suitable from 12 years of age
- Do not give to children under 12 years
Important information:
Forceval is a Pharmacy Medicine and should be used according to the advice of your pharmacist, doctor or dietitian.
Do not take Forceval if you have:
- Hypercalcaemia – high calcium levels in the blood
- Haemochromatosis
- Another iron-storage disorder
- An allergy to peanuts
- An allergy to soya
- An allergy to any of the other ingredients
Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or dietitian before taking Forceval if you:
- Have a thyroid disorder
- Are pregnant or planning a pregnancy
- Are breastfeeding
- Are a current smoker
- Have previously been significantly exposed to asbestos
Forceval contains beta-carotene. High-dose beta-carotene supplementation has been associated with an increased risk of lung cancer in smokers and people with previous asbestos exposure. Forceval contains a substantially lower dose than those used in the studies concerned, but people in these groups should discuss the potential risks and benefits with a healthcare professional before use.
Do not combine with other vitamin or mineral supplements unless advised by a healthcare professional.
This includes products containing Vitamin A, as excessive intake of certain vitamins and minerals can be harmful.
Interactions with other medicines:
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Forceval if you use:
- Phenytoin – folic acid may reduce phenytoin concentrations
- Tetracycline antibiotics, including doxycycline and minocycline – iron and zinc may reduce their absorption
If you regularly take prescription medicines, tell your pharmacist before starting Forceval.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
Forceval may be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding when recommended by a doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.
Because Forceval contains Vitamin A, seek medical advice before taking it during pregnancy.
Do not combine it with other Vitamin A-containing supplements unless specifically advised.
Possible side effects:
Like all medicines, Forceval can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.
Possible side effects include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain or discomfort
- Allergic reactions such as a skin rash
Stop taking Forceval and seek medical advice if you develop signs of a significant allergic reaction.
Iron warning:
Forceval contains iron.
An overdose of iron-containing products can be particularly dangerous and potentially fatal in young children.
Keep Forceval out of the sight and reach of children.
If too many capsules are accidentally taken, seek urgent medical advice.
Storage:
- Do not store above 25°C
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Keep the blister inside the outer carton to protect from light
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children
- Do not use after the expiry date printed on the packaging
Product type: Multivitamin & Mineral Medicine
Legal status: P – Pharmacy Medicine
Active components: 24 vitamins, minerals and trace elements
Dose: 1 capsule daily
Minimum age: 12 years
Dosage form: Soft gelatin capsule
Available pack sizes: 15, 30, 45 and 90 capsules; not all pack sizes may be marketed
Common UK packs:
-
15 capsules
- PIP code: 3410594
- EAN: 5036631008547
-
30 capsules
- PIP code: 103218
- EAN: 5036631008042
UK Marketing Authorisation: PL 16853/0079
Brand: Forceval
Marketing Authorisation Holder: Alliance Pharmaceuticals Limited, United Kingdom
Always read the patient information leaflet before use. Do not take Forceval together with additional vitamin or mineral supplements unless advised by a doctor, pharmacist or dietitian.
Forceval Capsules are a comprehensive multivitamin and mineral medicine containing 24 essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements for use when dietary intake or absorption of micronutrients is inadequate.
Forceval is used as a therapeutic nutritional supplement in people whose normal diet does not provide sufficient vitamins and minerals, including during recovery from illness or surgery, in malabsorption conditions and alongside certain restricted or specialised diets.
Key features:
- Comprehensive multivitamin and mineral complex
- Contains 24 vitamins, minerals and trace elements
- Provides 12 vitamins
- Provides 12 minerals and trace elements
- Contains iron, zinc, selenium and iodine
- Contains Vitamin A as beta-carotene
- Contains Vitamin D2
- Contains B vitamins including folic acid and vitamin B12
- Contains vitamins C and E
- Once-daily dose
- Suitable for adults and elderly people
- Suitable from 12 years of age
- Can be used where dietary intake is inadequate
- Can support nutritional requirements during recovery from illness or surgery
- Pharmacy Medicine (P)
Each capsule contains:
Vitamins:
-
Vitamin A (as beta-carotene): 2,500 IU
- equivalent to approximately 750 micrograms Vitamin A
- Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol): 400 IU / 10 micrograms
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 1.2mg
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 1.6mg
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 2mg
- Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin): 3 micrograms
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): 60mg
- Vitamin E: 10mg
- Biotin: 100 micrograms
- Nicotinamide: 18mg
- Pantothenic Acid: 4mg
- Folic Acid: 400 micrograms
Minerals and trace elements:
- Calcium: 108mg
- Iron: 12mg
- Copper: 2mg
- Phosphorus: 83mg
- Magnesium: 30mg
- Potassium: 4mg
- Zinc: 15mg
- Iodine: 140 micrograms
- Manganese: 3mg
- Selenium: 50 micrograms
- Chromium: 200 micrograms
- Molybdenum: 250 micrograms
What Forceval is used for:
Forceval may be used as a therapeutic nutritional supplement where vitamin and mineral intake or absorption is inadequate, including:
- Poor or inadequate dietary intake
- Disease-related nutritional deficiency
- Malabsorption
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Crohn's disease
- Short bowel syndrome
- Fistulae
- Recovery after illness
- Poor appetite or cachexia
- Recovery following chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Recovery after surgery when nutritional intake remains inadequate
- Restricted or specialised diets
- Renal diets where appropriate
- Therapeutic weight-reducing diets where food groups are restricted
- Food intolerance or exclusion diets
- Synthetic or specialised diets such as those used for phenylketonuria, galactosaemia or ketogenic diets
Forceval provides vitamins and minerals only. Adequate protein and energy intake is also required for complete nutrition.
Other ingredients:
Forceval Capsules also contain:
- Soya bean oil
- Soya lecithin
- Hard vegetable fat
- Yellow beeswax
- Purified water
- Maize oil
- Gelatin
- Glycerine
- Ponceau 4R (E124)
- Amaranth (E123)
- Titanium dioxide (E171)
- Red iron oxide (E172)
- Vegetable black (E153)
Allergen information:
Contains soya.
Do not take Forceval if you are allergic to peanuts or soya.
Forceval contains soya bean oil and soya lecithin.
The colourants Amaranth (E123) and Ponceau 4R (E124) may cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.
How to take:
For adults and elderly people:
- Take 1 capsule once daily
- Preferably take approximately 1 hour after a meal
- Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water
Do not take Forceval on an empty stomach.
Do not exceed the recommended dose unless specifically instructed by a doctor.
Children:
- Suitable from 12 years of age
- Do not give to children under 12 years
Important information:
Forceval is a Pharmacy Medicine and should be used according to the advice of your pharmacist, doctor or dietitian.
Do not take Forceval if you have:
- Hypercalcaemia – high calcium levels in the blood
- Haemochromatosis
- Another iron-storage disorder
- An allergy to peanuts
- An allergy to soya
- An allergy to any of the other ingredients
Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or dietitian before taking Forceval if you:
- Have a thyroid disorder
- Are pregnant or planning a pregnancy
- Are breastfeeding
- Are a current smoker
- Have previously been significantly exposed to asbestos
Forceval contains beta-carotene. High-dose beta-carotene supplementation has been associated with an increased risk of lung cancer in smokers and people with previous asbestos exposure. Forceval contains a substantially lower dose than those used in the studies concerned, but people in these groups should discuss the potential risks and benefits with a healthcare professional before use.
Do not combine with other vitamin or mineral supplements unless advised by a healthcare professional.
This includes products containing Vitamin A, as excessive intake of certain vitamins and minerals can be harmful.
Interactions with other medicines:
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Forceval if you use:
- Phenytoin – folic acid may reduce phenytoin concentrations
- Tetracycline antibiotics, including doxycycline and minocycline – iron and zinc may reduce their absorption
If you regularly take prescription medicines, tell your pharmacist before starting Forceval.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
Forceval may be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding when recommended by a doctor or other appropriate healthcare professional.
Because Forceval contains Vitamin A, seek medical advice before taking it during pregnancy.
Do not combine it with other Vitamin A-containing supplements unless specifically advised.
Possible side effects:
Like all medicines, Forceval can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.
Possible side effects include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain or discomfort
- Allergic reactions such as a skin rash
Stop taking Forceval and seek medical advice if you develop signs of a significant allergic reaction.
Iron warning:
Forceval contains iron.
An overdose of iron-containing products can be particularly dangerous and potentially fatal in young children.
Keep Forceval out of the sight and reach of children.
If too many capsules are accidentally taken, seek urgent medical advice.
Storage:
- Do not store above 25°C
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Keep the blister inside the outer carton to protect from light
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children
- Do not use after the expiry date printed on the packaging
Product type: Multivitamin & Mineral Medicine
Legal status: P – Pharmacy Medicine
Active components: 24 vitamins, minerals and trace elements
Dose: 1 capsule daily
Minimum age: 12 years
Dosage form: Soft gelatin capsule
Available pack sizes: 15, 30, 45 and 90 capsules; not all pack sizes may be marketed
Common UK packs:
-
15 capsules
- PIP code: 3410594
- EAN: 5036631008547
-
30 capsules
- PIP code: 103218
- EAN: 5036631008042
UK Marketing Authorisation: PL 16853/0079
Brand: Forceval
Marketing Authorisation Holder: Alliance Pharmaceuticals Limited, United Kingdom
Always read the patient information leaflet before use. Do not take Forceval together with additional vitamin or mineral supplements unless advised by a doctor, pharmacist or dietitian.