Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Ketovite Liquid
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Cyanocobalamin, Ergocalciferol, Vitamin a, Choline chloride may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What it is and what it is used for
for 2. What you need to know before you take Ketovite Liquid 3. How to take Ketovite Liquid 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Ketovite Liquid 6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. WHAT KETOVITE LIQUID IS, AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Ketovite Liquid is a sugar-free therapeutic supplement for the prevention of vitamin deficiency. It is used in conditions such as:
- galactosemia (a disorder of milk sugar digestion)
- disaccharide intolerance (a reaction to sugars such as sucrose, lactose and maltose)
- phenylketonuria (an inability to digest one of the essential amino acids)
- in other disorders of starch, sugar or amino acid metabolism
- in patients who are on restricted, specialised or synthetic diets Ketovite Liquid is a multivitamin preparation, intended for use at the same time as Ketovite Tablets.
What you need to know before you take it
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Do not take Ketovite Liquid
- If you are allergic to the active substances or any of the ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- If you have hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium level).
- If you are taking other vitamin preparations, especially those containing Vitamins A and D, such as cod-liver oil. Warnings and precautions
- If you have trouble digesting fatty foods as the absorption of some of the vitamins may be reduced. Other medicines and Ketovite Liquid Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Tell your doctor if you are taking an oral contraceptive pill as "The Pill" may reduce Vitamin B12 blood levels. Absorption of some of the vitamins in Ketovite Liquid may be reduced if you are also taking:
- neomycin
- colestyramine
- liquid paraffin
- aminoglycosides
- aminosalicylic acid
- anticonvulsants
- biguanides
- chloramphenicol
- cimetidine
- colchicine
- potassium salts
- methyldopa Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. W3UD1RBJ1
Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. It is not recommended to use this medicine if you are pregnant or likely to become pregnant. Large doses of Vitamin A may damage the baby if taken during the first three months of pregnancy. If you are breast-feeding, large amounts of Vitamin D may cause poor bone formation in your baby. Ketovite Liquid contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate This medicine contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
How to take it
KETOVITE LIQUID
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor has told you to. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The recommended dose is 5 ml daily. Shake before use. If you take more Ketovite Liquid than you should Do not take more than you have been prescribed or than is recommended, as this may lead to too high a dose level, particularly of Vitamin A and Vitamin D. If you forget to take Ketovite Liquid You may take the dose later on during the same day. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. There are usually no
Possible side effects
after taking Ketovite Liquid. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly (see details below). By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. United Kingdom Yellow Card Scheme www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. Ireland HPRA Pharmacovigilance Website: www.hpra.ie
How to store it
KETOVITE LIQUID
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use Ketovite Liquid after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle after Exp. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Store in a refrigerator (2 ̊C – 8 ̊C). Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Contents of the pack and other information
What Ketovite Liquid contains The active substances are vitamin A (as palmitate) 2,500 IU, ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) 400 IU, cyanocobalamin 12.5 micrograms and choline chloride 150 mg, in each 5 ml. The other ingredients are hypromellose, saccharin, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), polysorbate 80, ascorbic acid, α-tocopherol, terpeneless orange oil, concentrated ammonia solution and purified water. See section 2 for further information on methyl parahydroxybenzoate. What Ketovite Liquid looks like and contents of the pack Ketovite Liquid is a pale pink to yellow oral liquid which you take by mouth (oral use). Ketovite Liquid is available in bottles of 100 ml, 140 ml and 150 ml. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder The Marketing Authorisation for Ketovite Liquid in Ireland is held by Taw Pharma (Ireland) Ltd, 104 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, D02 Y940, Ireland. The Marketing Authorisation for Ketovite Liquid in UK is held by Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Rosemont House, Yorkdale Industrial Park, Braithwaite Street, Leeds, LS11 9XE, UK. Manufacturer The liquid is manufactured by Delpharm Bladel BV, Industrieweg 1, 5531 AD Bladel, The Netherlands. This leaflet was last revised in December 2021 W3UD1RBJ1
Frequently asked questions about Ketovite Liquid
What is the active substance in Ketovite Liquid?
The active substance in Ketovite Liquid is cyanocobalamin, ergocalciferol, vitamin a, choline chloride.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Ketovite Liquid, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Ketovite Liquid without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: cyanocobalamin, ergocalciferol, vitamin a, choline chloride
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
As a sugar-free therapeutic supplement for the prevention of vitamin deficiency in conditions such as galactosaemia, disaccharide intolerance, phenylketonuria and other disorders of carbohydrate or amino acid metabolism, as well as in patients who are on restricted, specialised or synthetic diets.
In order to achieve complete vitamin supplementation Ketovite Liquid should be used in conjunction with Ketovite Tablets.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Posology
For adults, children and the elderly: 5 ml daily.
Method of administration
For oral use.
4.3. Contraindications
• Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
• Hypercalcaemia.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
The recommended dose should not be exceeded without medical advice. No other vitamin supplement containing Vitamins A and D should be taken with Ketovite except under medical supervision.
Warning: do not exceed the stated dose.
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate
This medicinal product contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218). May cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Absorption of some vitamins in this preparation may be reduced in conditions of fat malabsorption or with the concurrent use of neomycin, colestyramine, liquid paraffin, aminoglycosides, aminosalicylic acid, anticonvulsants, biguanides, chloramphenicol, cimetidine, colchicine, potassium salts and methyl-dopa.
Serum B12 concentrations may be decreased by concurrent administration of oral contraceptives.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
Caution should be used in pregnancy as excessive doses of Vitamin A may be teratogenic, especially when taken in the first trimester.
Breast-feeding
Large doses of Vitamin D in lactating mothers may cause hypercalcaemia in infants.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Ketovite Liquid has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
4.8. Undesirable effects
None, in the absence of overdosage.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
4.9. Overdose
Symptoms of overdosage may include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, rough dry skin, polyuria, thirst, loss of hair, painful bones and joints as well as raised plasma and urine calcium and phosphate concentration.
No emergency procedure or antidote is applicable and symptoms are rapidly reduced upon withdrawal of the preparation.
🇷🇴 Known in Romania as
Medicines sold in Romania with the same active substance: Cunoscut în România ca
⚠ Not the same combination. This medicine contains Cyanocobalamin, Ergocalciferol, Vitamin a, Choline chloride. The products below do not contain exactly the same set of active substances — they are not direct substitutes.
- VITAMINA B12 ANKERMANN 1000 µg over the counter partial — not the same combinationCYANOCOBALAMINUM · taken by mouth
Some of these do not contain exactly the same active substances — check each one. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Romanian medicines in the UK →
🇵🇱 Known in Poland as
Medicines sold in Poland with the same active substance: W Polsce znany jako
⚠ Not the same combination. This medicine contains Cyanocobalamin, Ergocalciferol, Vitamin a, Choline chloride. The products below do not contain exactly the same set of active substances — they are not direct substitutes.
- Energamma partial — not the same combinationCyanocobalaminum · taken by mouth
- Vitaminum B12 Energamma partial — not the same combinationCyanocobalaminum · taken by mouth
- Cobalaxin partial — not the same combinationCyanocobalaminum · taken by mouth
Some of these do not contain exactly the same active substances — check each one. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Polish medicines in the UK →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Ketovite Liquid. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.