What is Fabb? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

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Fabb overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Allbee w/C, Av-Vite FB, Av-Vite FB Forte, B6-Folic Acid, Balanced B50, B-Compleet, B-Complex-50, B Complex with C, Carlson Homocysteine Guard, Cerefolin, Deplin 15, Deplin 7.5, Eligen B12, FaBB, Folast, Av-Vite FB, Av-Vite FB Forte, Carlson Homocysteine Guard, FaBB, Folbee, Folbic, Folgard RX, Folplex 2.2, Foltabs 800, Lev-Tov, Nature's Blend B Complex + Folic Acid, Niva-Fol, TL Gard Rx, Tri-B, Virt-Gard

Generic Names:

  • Fabb

Uses:

  • Supplies your body with B vitamins. You might need extra B vitamins because of an illness or other medicines that you are using. You might not be getting enough B vitamins from the food you eat, or for other reasons., Raises levels of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 in your blood, which could help lower the amount of homocysteine (an amino acid) in your blood. Too much homocysteine may lead to heart and blood vessel problems. This medicine is a combination of vitamins.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antihyperlipidemic, Digestant, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin B Combination, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination, Prenatal Formula, Vitamin B Combination

Forms:

  • Tablet, Liquid, Long Acting Tablet, Capsule, Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth, By mouth

What is Fabb used for?

What form(s) does Fabb come in?

  • Tablet

  • Liquid

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Capsule

  • Tablet

What are common Fabb dosages?

  • Bottle 100 Tablets

Fabb images - What does Fabb look like?

  • FaBB
    100 tablets bottle

  • FaBB
    2.2-25-1mg tablet

How to take Fabb

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

  • The chewable tablet must be chewed completely before you swallow it.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the liquid just before you use it.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

  • The chewable tablet must be chewed completely before you swallow it.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the liquid just before you use it.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

What to do if you miss a dose of Fabb

  • Missing a dose of a vitamin supplement is usually not a cause for concern.

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Fabb contraindications - Who shouldn't take Fabb?

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to folic acid, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), or pyridoxine (vitamin B6).

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any kind of vitamin B.

Fabb warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a history of pernicious anemia (not enough vitamin B12).

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

Fabb interactions & what to avoid when taking Fabb

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using levodopa (Larodopa®) or phenytoin (Dilantin®).

Fabb side effects - How does Fabb make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Skin tingling, burning, or itching

  • Mild diarrhea

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Feeling bloated or swollen

  • Skin tingling, burning, or itching

  • Feeling unusually sleepy or tired

  • Mild diarrhea

  • Nausea, diarrhea, gas.

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