Berocca Performance Special Precautions

Do not exceed labelled dose. Acute and chronic overdose increases risk of adverse effects. Allowance should be made for intake of the vitamins and minerals from all other sources including fortified foods, dietary supplements, and concomitant medications.
Individuals receiving other single vitamins or multivitamin preparations, any other medication, placed on a restricted diet, or those on medical care should first consult a healthcare professional before use of the product.
Intake of the product should be separated from other medications by 4 hours unless otherwise specified.
The product may interfere with laboratory tests resulting in false reading. Inform the physician or healthcare professional when taking this product and laboratory tests are planned.
Vitamin C may interfere with testing kits and meters that measure glucose levels resulting in false readings. Refer to the package insert of the testing kit or the meter for guidance.
Vitamin C increases iron absorption. Individuals with hemochromatosis should use precaution with use of the product and avoid intake of vitamin C >500 mg/day.
Overdose of vitamin C in individuals with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (>3 g in children and >15 g in adults) has been associated with hemolytic anemia.
The product is not formulated for treatment of Vitamin B12 deficiency due to atrophic gastritis, disorder of the ileum or pancreas and gastrointestinal malabsorption of vitamin B12 or intrinsic factor deficiency.
Precautions related to excipients: For formulation that contain lactose: Individuals with rare hereditary disorders of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take the product.
For formulations that contain phenylalanine (aspartame): Individuals with phenylketonuria should avoid products that contain aspartame as it is a source of phenylalanine.
For effervescent formulations: Effervescent tablet dosage form contains sodium. This should be taken into consideration by individuals on a controlled sodium diet.
Each tablet contains 271 mg sodium which should be taken into account by those on a low sodium diet. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
Does not contain sugar, caffeine or artificial stimulants.
Use in Children: This product is not recommended for children below 12 years old, as no efficacy and safety data are available in this age group.