Joint Formulary & PAD

Vitamin B Compound strong - Refeeding syndrome

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Status 1

Red
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  • Tablets
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SPC
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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Vitamin B Compound strong
Indication :
Refeeding syndrome
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Keywords :
Vitamin B compound strong, vitamin B Co strong, Vitamin B compound Forte, re-feeding syndrome
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Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey and North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee recommends vitamin B compound strong tablets for patients at high risk of developing re-feeding syndrome in line with NICE guidance CG32.
Patients at high risk will require treatment with vitamin B, immediately before and during the first 10 days (NICE guidance) of the introduction of food after a period of starvation.
Vitamin B compound strong tablets will be considered RED on the traffic light system for the 10 day treatment course.
Patients that are being prescribed vitamin B compound strong for longer periods should be reviewed and treatment should be stopped.