Forceval Capsules

Forceval Capsules are a multivitamin and mineral supplement. They contain a combination of 24 essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

The human body requires a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and trace elements to perform crucial daily tasks such as releasing energy from food and repairing cell damage. During certain illnesses, your body either cannot get or cannot efficiently use all of the vitamins, minerals and trace elements it needs.

Your doctor, dietician or pharmacist will give you Forceval Capsules if your diet has not provided you with enough vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Each capsule contains the following 24 essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements, each of which plays a vital role in the efficient daily maintenance of many body processes:

There are 12 vitamins in Forceval Capsules:

Vitamin A (as β-Carotene) 2500 iu

(Retinol Equivalent) (750 micrograms)

Vitamin D₂ 400 iu (10 micrograms)

Vitamin B₁ (Thiamin) 1.2 mg

Vitamin B₂ (Riboflavin) 1.6 mg

Vitamin B₆ (Pyridoxine) 2.0 mg

Vitamin B₁₂ 3.0 micrograms

Vitamin C 60 mg

Vitamin E 10 mg

Biotin 100 micrograms

Nicotinamide 18 mg

Pantothenic Acid 4.0 mg

Folic Acid 400 micrograms

There are 12 minerals and trace elements in Forceval Capsules:

Calcium 108 mg

Iron 12 mg

Copper 2.0 mg

Phosphorous 83 mg

Magnesium 30 mg

Potassium 4.0 mg

Zinc 15 mg

Iodine 140 micrograms

Manganese 3.0 mg

Selenium 50 micrograms

Chromium 200 micrograms

Molybdenum 250 micrograms

The functions of the vitamins found in Forceval Capsules are:^1,2,3,4

Vitamin A (β-Carotene) Is essential for growth, maintenance of skin and mucous membranes such as the linings of the mouth, nose, lungs, digestive system, colon and for vision, particularly at night

Vitamin D₂ Vitamin D₂ helps the body absorb calcium, potassium and phosphorous, all of which are vital for healthy bones and teeth

Vitamin B₁ (Thiamin) Is involved in the proper functioning of the heart muscles and for the release of energy from protein, fat and carbohydrate, needed for growth, normal appetite and digestion. Thiamin has also been shown to play a vital role in the normal functioning of the nervous system

Vitamin B₂ (Riboflavin) Vitamin B₂ plays a key role in energy metabolism, and is required for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins

Vitamin B₆ (Pyridoxine) Vitamin B₆ helps protein metabolism, along with the maintenance of the nervous and immune systems

Vitamin B₁₂ Vitamin B₁₂ is often called the 'red vitamin' because it is required for regulating blood cells

Vitamin C Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that plays an important role in maintaining the health of our cells, blood vessels and our resistance to infection. Vitamin C also helps bones, teeth, gums, skin and assists the absorption of iron from the blood

Vitamin E Vitamin E is a highly effective antioxidant, helping to protect the body from the effects of free radicals. It also helps to maintain healthy skin and blood cells

Biotin Biotin is needed for normal growth and development of the skin and hair, the maintenance of a healthy nervous system and the healthy functioning of bone marrow

Nicotinamide Nicotinamide (also known as vitamin B₃) is essential for a healthy nervous system

Pantothenic acid Pantothenic acid plays a vital role in the process of releasing energy from foods, the role of fat metabolism and the provision of the immune system with antibodies

Folic acid Folic acid is required to regulate the growth of cells including red blood cells and protein synthesis

The main functions of the minerals and trace elements are: 1,2,3,4

Calcium Calcium is necessary for the formation of bones and teeth and plays a vital role in cell function, muscle contraction and in the nervous system

Iron Iron forms part of red blood cells which carry oxygen round the body

Copper Is required for growth and forms part of enzymes involved in blood and bone formation

Phosphorus Phosphorus is necessary for the formation of bones and has an important role in many varied chemical reactions in the body

Potassium Potassium is essential in muscle function and in the transmission of nerve impulses

Magnesium Magnesium is essential for the formation of bones and teeth, and for the release of energy from food

Zinc Zinc is required for growth and cell function, bone metabolism, taste, insulin production and the body’s immune system which fights infection

Iodine Involved in functioning of the thyroid gland which regulates many of the metabolic processes in the body

Manganese Manganese helps the body to utilise calcium and potassium and maintain the structure of cells

Selenium Selenium helps to protect the cells and lipids from free radical damage

Chromium Helps the body to use glucose by its action on insulin

Molybdenum Is involved in the enzyme processes for protein metabolism.

Adults and Elderly: One capsule per day or as prescribed by the doctor.

The capsules should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.

Children: Do not give Forceval Capsules to children aged under 12.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Forceval Capsules may cause allergic reactions (such as rash), and problems related to your stomach and intestines (such as feeling or being sick and stomach pains).

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not take Forceval Capsules after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month after EXP.

Do not store above 25°C. Keep the blister in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist on how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.