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Can I take Berocca every day? |
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Yes, Berocca can be taken every day throughout the year. Based on results from clinical trials, it is recommended to take the product daily at least over a period of 30 days. However, Berocca should not be used to replace a healthy, balanced diet. |
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What time of the day should I take Berocca? |
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Berocca can be taken at any time, but to help make sure that you are set up for a successful day, make Berocca part of your daily morning routine.
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What does RDA mean? |
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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.
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Should I be concerned that Berocca contains levels of vitamins above the RDA? |
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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 optimize their diets safely.
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Is it normal that Berocca has changed the colour of my urine? |
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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.
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Does Berocca contain lactose? |
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A film-coated Berocca tablet contains 94mg of lactose. There is no lactose in an effervescent Berocca tablet.
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Is Berocca suitable for vegetarians? |
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Yes. Both the effervescent and film-coated Berocca tablets are suitable for vegetarians.
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Is Berocca suitable for vegans? |
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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.
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Does Berocca contain gluten? |
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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.
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Does Berocca contain yeast? |
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No. The effervescent and film-coated Berocca tablets do not contain any yeast.
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Is Berocca suitable for diabetics? |
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Effervescent Berocca tablets contain sweeteners. The effervescent tablets contain 364 mg d-mannitol, 20mg acesulfame potassium and 25mg aspartame. Film-coated Berocca tablets contain 25mg d-mannitol, 13.44mg polydextrose and 94mg lactose.
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Is Berocca suitable for children? |
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Berocca is suitable for children aged 12 and over. |
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Can I use Berocca during pregnancy? |
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Berocca can be used during pregnancy. There are no indications which exist that the nutrients contained in Berocca have any adverse effects on pregnancy or on the health of the foetus/newborn child at the recommended dose of one tablet per day. However, as with any other vitamin supplement taken during pregnancy or whilst breast feeding, if the women has any concerns it is recommend to talk to the doctor, midwife or pharmacist. Note that Berocca should not be taken in conjunction with other pregnancy vitamins.
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Can I use Berocca whilst breastfeeding? |
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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.
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