BIODERMATIN*30CPR 5MG

Biodermatin 5 mg tablets
Biodermatin 20 mg effervescent granules
biotin

What it is and what it is used for
Biodermatin contains biotin, a B vitamin essential for the metabolism of fats, sugars, and amino acids.

Biodermatin is indicated for the treatment of biotin deficiency states.

Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after a short period of treatment.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not take Biodermatin
• if you are allergic to biotin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
• if you are allergic to substances chemically similar to biotin or other ingredients of this medicine.

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Biodermatin.

Biodermatin contains 5 mg of biotin per tablet and 20 mg of biotin per sachet of effervescent granules. If you are scheduled to undergo laboratory tests, you must tell your doctor or laboratory staff that you are taking or have recently taken Biodermatin, as biotin can affect the results of such tests. Depending on the test used, results may be falsely elevated or falsely low due to biotin. Your doctor may ask you to stop taking Biodermatin before performing laboratory tests. You should also be aware that other products you may be taking, such as multivitamin complexes or hair, skin, and nail supplements, may contain biotin and affect the results of laboratory tests. Inform your doctor or laboratory staff if you are taking such products.

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

Rarely, cases of intolerance with skin manifestations similar to erythema (rashes) or urticaria have been reported.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.