Forceval Capsules Multivitamin & Mineral Complex x30 Capsules
Forceval
Medicinal product
Multivitamin and mineral capsule
Certifications
UK licensed medicinal product with Marketing Authorisation number PL 16853/0079.
Manufactured and released under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Alliance Pharmaceuticals’ quality management systems.
Subject to ongoing pharmacovigilance and safety monitoring via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
UK licensed medicinal product with Marketing Authorisation number PL 16853/0079.
Manufactured and released under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Alliance Pharmaceuticals’ quality management systems.
Subject to ongoing pharmacovigilance and safety monitoring via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Multivitamin and mineral capsule
Description
Forceval Capsules are a licensed one-a-day multivitamin and mineral medicinal product containing a balanced combination of 24 essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Each soft gelatin capsule provides vitamins A, C, D, E and the full B-complex together with key minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, iodine and others. Forceval is indicated as a therapeutic nutritional adjunct where dietary intake or absorption of vitamins and minerals is suboptimal, including during convalescence from illness or surgery, in malabsorption states, in patients on special or restricted diets and in other situations of increased nutritional need. The capsules are suitable for adults and the elderly and are usually taken once daily after food to support energy metabolism, immune function, recovery and general wellbeing.
Bnefits
Provides 24 essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements in a single daily capsule to support overall nutritional status.
Formulated at clinically relevant doses for use as a therapeutic nutritional adjunct in deficiency or increased requirement states rather than as a low-dose cosmetic supplement.
Supports energy metabolism, immune function, tissue repair and skin, hair and nail health via a comprehensive blend of B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E and trace elements.
Includes iron, folic acid, vitamin B12 and other haematological cofactors to help maintain normal red blood cell formation and reduce tiredness and fatigue due to deficiency.
Contains vitamin D, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus to support bone health and normal muscle and nerve function.
Licensed in the UK as a medicinal product (PL 16853/0079) with regulated quality, safety and efficacy standards.
Once-daily dosing after food improves convenience and adherence compared with multiple separate vitamin and mineral products.
Soft gelatin capsule presentation with oil-based fill aids absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E.
Indications
As a therapeutic nutritional adjunct where intake of vitamins and minerals is suboptimal, for example in the presence of organic disease such as malignancy and immune deficiency syndromes.
As a therapeutic nutritional adjunct where absorption of vitamins and minerals is impaired, including malabsorption syndromes, inflammatory bowel disease, fistulae, short bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease, or where concurrent medication reduces vitamin and mineral absorption.
As a therapeutic nutritional adjunct in convalescence from illness when anorexia, cachexia or reduced dietary intake is present, including after chemo- or radiotherapy.
As a therapeutic nutritional adjunct in convalescence from surgery when nutritional intake continues to be inadequate.
As a therapeutic nutritional adjunct for patients on special or restricted diets, for example renal diets or therapeutic weight reduction diets where several food groups are restricted.
As a therapeutic nutritional adjunct where food intolerance exists and exclusion diets are required.
As an adjunct in synthetic or highly restricted diets such as phenylketonuria, galactosaemia and ketogenic diets, where broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral replacement is needed as directed by a clinician.
Composition
Vitamin A (as β-Carotene) 2500 IU (Retinol equivalent 750 micrograms)
Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) 400 IU (10 micrograms)
Excipients (capsule fill and shell): Soya Bean Oil (up to 1050 mg), Soya Lecithin, Hard Vegetable Fat, Maize Oil, Yellow Beeswax, Purified Water, Gelatin, Glycerine, Ponceau 4R (E124), Amaranth (E123), Titanium Dioxide (E171), Red Iron Oxide Paste (E172), Vegetable Black Paste (E153)
Formulation
Pharmaceutical form: brown and maroon oblong soft gelatin capsule for oral administration.
Each capsule contains 24 essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements as listed in the composition.
One-a-day dosage regimen for adults and the elderly.
Medicinal product with UK marketing authorisation number PL 16853/0079.
Packaging
Press-thru blister packs composed of PVC/PVdC with printed aluminium foil lidding.
Each blister strip contains 15 Forceval capsules.
Foil is printed with product name, PL number, number of vitamins and minerals per capsule and the recommended daily dose.
Outer carton presentations include packs of 15, 30, 45 or 90 capsules; the Aesthetics RX Pharma listing corresponds to a 30-capsule pack.
Usage
Adults and the elderly: take one capsule daily, preferably one hour after a meal.
Swallow the capsule whole with water; do not chew or open the capsule.
Do not exceed the stated dose unless on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.
Forceval Capsules are not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Do not take Forceval Capsules on an empty stomach.
Do not take other vitamin or mineral supplements, especially those containing vitamin A, except under medical supervision while taking Forceval.
Patients with thyroid disorders, those on restricted diets or receiving other medication should seek medical advice before starting Forceval.
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered on the same day; do not take a double dose to make up for the missed capsule.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Contraindications
Hypercalcaemia.
Haemochromatosis and other iron storage disorders.
Known hypersensitivity to any active ingredient or excipient in Forceval Capsules.
Allergy to peanut or soya, as the capsules contain soya bean oil and soya lecithin.
Use in children under 12 years is not recommended.
Use with other vitamin or mineral supplements containing vitamin A or overlapping components, except under medical supervision.
Caution and medical supervision required in current smokers or individuals previously exposed to asbestos because high β-carotene intake has been associated with increased lung cancer risk in these populations.
Adverse Effects
Hypersensitivity reactions such as rash (frequency not known).
Gastrointestinal disturbances including nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain (frequency not known).
Allergic reactions to colourants E123 (amaranth) and E124 (ponceau 4R red) in susceptible individuals.
Iron-containing product: risk of serious toxicity in overdose, particularly in children, which may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, haematemesis, rectal bleeding, lethargy, circulatory collapse, metabolic acidosis, hepatic and renal impairment.
Potential for interactions with other medicines (e.g. phenytoin, tetracyclines) which may alter drug or nutrient levels.
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Protect from light.
Keep in the original blister packaging and outer carton to protect from moisture and light.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister strip.
Duration
Use for as long as clinically indicated by a healthcare professional. Duration may range from several weeks during convalescence to long-term therapy in patients with chronic malabsorption, special or restricted diets or ongoing increased nutritional requirements.
Onset
Nutritional support begins as soon as treatment is initiated, but clinical improvement in deficiency symptoms may take days to weeks depending on baseline status, severity of deficiency and concurrent medical conditions.
