FilmTec® Vitamin B12 IBSA 30 pieces – orodispersible films with raspberry flavor

Main features

• 500 µg vitamin B12 per film;
• vitamin B12 as cyanocobalamin;
• 20,000% Nutrient Reference Value per daily film;
• innovative orodispersible film – ODF;
• dissolves rapidly on the tongue;
• no water required;
• no tablet or capsule to swallow;
• pleasant raspberry flavour;
• may be taken independently of meals;
• practical for people with difficulty swallowing;
• particularly relevant for vegetarians and vegans with low dietary B12 intake;
• gluten-free;
• 1 film daily;
• 30 individually packed films.

Who may particularly benefit from this format?

• people with increased requirements or low dietary intake of vitamin B12;
• vegetarians and vegans;
• older adults at increased risk of low vitamin B12 status;
• people with laboratory-confirmed vitamin B12 deficiency following professional advice;
• people taking long-term metformin or proton-pump inhibitors whose B12 status is being monitored;
• people exposed to increased physical or mental demands;
• people who find conventional tablets and capsules difficult to swallow;
• people looking for a convenient water-free supplement format.

Pharmacist's advice: vitamin B12 deserves particular attention in vegan diets, older adults and during long-term use of certain medicines such as metformin and proton-pump inhibitors. If deficiency is suspected, particularly with pronounced fatigue, pallor, numbness, tingling in the hands or feet, balance problems or abnormal blood results, laboratory assessment and investigation of the cause are appropriate. The orodispersible film makes administration easier because it dissolves on the tongue, but it should not be presented as a replacement for medically prescribed treatment in severe deficiency or significant malabsorption.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Related category

• Vitamins and Minerals

Related educational topic

• What is a healthy and balanced diet? – Serbian-language guide covering essential nutrients, including B-group vitamins and dietary sources of vitamin B12.

Warning: do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children. Pregnant or breastfeeding women and people taking regular medication should seek professional advice when appropriate. In laboratory-confirmed severe vitamin B12 deficiency, the dose and route of replacement should be determined by a healthcare professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much vitamin B12 is in one FilmTec® film?
Each film provides 500 µg vitamin B12 as cyanocobalamin.

What percentage of the NRV does that provide?
One film provides 20,000% of the Nutrient Reference Value for vitamin B12.

How do I take FilmTec® Vitamin B12?
Place one film directly on the tongue and allow it to dissolve completely.

Is water required?
No. The film dissolves on contact with saliva.

Do I swallow the film whole?
No. It is designed to dissolve on the tongue.

What flavour is it?
Raspberry.

How many films are taken daily?
The recommended intake is one film daily.

Does it need to be taken with food?
No. The manufacturer states that it may be taken independently of meals.

How long does one box last?
The 30-film pack provides a 30-day supply at one film daily.

Is it gluten-free?
Yes. The official Serbian product information states that it does not contain gluten.

Is vitamin B12 relevant for vegans?
Yes. People eating little or no food of animal origin have a higher risk of inadequate vitamin B12 intake and may require appropriate supplementation.

Is it relevant for people taking metformin?
Long-term metformin use may be associated with lower vitamin B12 status in some people. Monitoring and supplementation should be individualised with a healthcare professional.

Does the oral film completely bypass the stomach?
It should not be described that way. Its clear advantage is rapid dissolution in the mouth and easy administration without water or swallowing a tablet. Severe malabsorption requires professional assessment.

Does vitamin B12 help reduce tiredness?
Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

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