Fabb
FaBB is a combination dietary supplement that contains vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), folate (folic acid), and vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin).
What is FaBB?
What is FaBB used for?
- Low levels of vitamin B6, folic acid, and vitamin B12
How FaBB works
FaBB is a combination dietary supplement that contains three nutrients: vitamin B6, folic acid (or folate), and vitamin B12. These three nutrients play important roles in making sure certain processes in your body function normally (see FAQs for more information on each nutrient).
Drug facts
| Common Brands | FaBB, Virt-Gard |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Dietary supplement |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Prescription only |
Side effects of FaBB
The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Mild diarrhea
- Nausea
- Swelling
- "Pins and needles" feeling
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Itching
- Rash
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Pros and cons of FaBB
Pros
- Taken just once per day
- Convenient to take three supplements in one tablet
- Stored at room temperature
Cons
- Difficult to customize the dose since it's a combination of three supplements
- Brand name only, which can be expensive
Pharmacist tips for FaBB
- You can take FaBB with or without food. If it hurts your stomach, try taking it with food to help.
- Don't take any other dietary supplements without talking to your provider first. This helps prevent taking too much of each vitamin and lowers the risk of side effects.
FaBB dosage
Tablet| Dosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2mg/1mg/25mg | 90 tablets | $16.46 | $0.18 |
Typical dosage for FaBB
The typical dose is 1 tablet by mouth once per day. Your provider might change your dose depending on your blood vitamin B6, folate, or vitamin B12 levels.
Each tablet contains 25 mg of vitamin B6, 2.2 mg of folate, and 1 mg of vitamin B12.
