Description:

Diabetone Capsules (by Vitabiotics / Meyer Organics) are a specialist nutritional supplement formulated specifically for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes. They provide a balanced combination of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are often depleted in people with diabetes or at higher risk due to the condition (e.g., increased urinary loss of micronutrients, oxidative stress, poor glucose metabolism). The product supports normal energy release, normal blood glucose levels, healthy immune function, cardiovascular health, eye health, and general wellbeing in people with diabetes. It is marketed as a once-daily supplement to complement a healthy diet and lifestyle, not as a treatment or replacement for prescribed diabetes medication. In Ghana (Accra), it is a popular imported OTC supplement sold in pharmacies and health stores for diabetic nutritional support.

Prescription: Over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplement. No prescription required in Ghana; freely available in pharmacies, supermarkets, and health stores. Consult a doctor, diabetologist, or pharmacist before use if you have diabetes (especially type 1 or insulin-dependent), are on diabetes medication, have kidney disease, or are pregnant/breastfeeding.

Therapeutic Category:

Specialist Multivitamin + Multimineral Supplement for Diabetes / Nutritional Support in Diabetes (Not a medicinal product; classified as a food supplement).

Active Ingredients/Composition:

Each capsule typically contains (standard Diabetone formulation):

• Chromium (as chromium picolinate) – 200 µg (contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism and maintenance of normal blood glucose levels)
• Vitamin D – 5 µg (200 IU)
• Vitamin E – 10 mg α-TE
• Vitamin C – 60 mg
• Thiamine (B1) – 8 mg
• Riboflavin (B2) – 4 mg
• Niacin (B3) – 18 mg NE
• Vitamin B6 – 5 mg
• Folic acid – 400 µg
• Vitamin B12 – 9 µg
• Biotin – 300 µg
• Pantothenic acid (B5) – 10 mg
• Magnesium – 100 mg
• Zinc – 15 mg
• Manganese – 2 mg
• Copper – 1 mg
• Selenium – 100 µg
• Other: Alpha-lipoic acid or coenzyme Q10 in some formulations (check label). Capsule shell: Gelatin or vegetarian capsule, with excipients (e.g., microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide).

Vitamins: Yes – Full B-complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12), biotin, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E.

Minerals: Yes – Chromium (key for glucose metabolism), magnesium, zinc, manganese, copper, selenium.

Variant:

• Diabetone Capsules 30’s (standard pack of 30 capsules – 1 month supply). Related variants: Diabetone Original (capsules), Diabetone Plus (with added nutrients like omega-3 or CoQ10 in some markets), Diabetone Max (higher potency versions). The standard 30-capsule pack is the most common.

Consume Type:

Oral – Capsule (swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew).

Directions/Usage: Adults (including those with diabetes): 1 capsule once daily, preferably with the main meal.

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Duration: Can be taken daily as a long-term nutritional support supplement (ongoing use is common in people with diabetes).
• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Common Side Effects: Generally well-tolerated at recommended dose; mild/rare:

• Mild gastrointestinal upset (nausea, bloating, loose stools – usually transient).
• Urine discoloration (harmless bright yellow from B vitamins).
• Rare allergic reactions (rash, itching – if sensitive to any ingredient). Discontinue if severe discomfort occurs.

Package Type:

Blister packs (commonly 3×10 = 30 capsules; foil blisters in carton with nutritional information, dosage guide, and expiry).

Storage Advice: Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (below 25–30°C), away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Keep tightly closed. Out of reach of children.

Safety Advice:

• Dietary supplement—not a substitute for prescribed diabetes medication, healthy diet, or medical treatment.
• Consult a doctor or diabetologist before use if you are on diabetes medication (e.g., insulin, metformin – chromium may enhance glucose lowering).
• Caution in pregnancy/breastfeeding (consult doctor), kidney disease (chromium/zinc accumulation risk), or known allergy to ingredients.
• Do not exceed dose (risk of vitamin/mineral excess, especially chromium or fat-soluble vitamins).
• If nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual tiredness, or allergic symptoms occur, stop use and seek advice.
• Keep out of reach of children (overdose risk from high-dose minerals/vitamins).

Product Substitutes: Similar diabetes-specific multivitamin/mineral supplements in Ghana include:

• Diabetone Original (same brand – capsules or other packs)
• Glucerna Shake or Glucerna SR (Abbott – meal replacement with vitamins/minerals for diabetes)
• Centrum Advance or Centrum Silver (general multivitamins – not diabetes-specific)
• Supradyn or other diabetes-focused tonics (e.g., with chromium + B vitamins)
• Local brands like Kinapharma Diabetes Tonic or other multivitamin formulas. Consult pharmacist in Accra (e.g., Scab Pharmacy) for alternatives.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

Vitabiotics Ltd. (United Kingdom – original developer of Diabetone range). Marketed/distributed in Ghana by Vitabiotics importers or local distributors/pharmacies (widely stocked as imported product). Meyer Organics (India) manufactures many Vitabiotics products under license for export markets.

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom (original Vitabiotics formulation) or India (manufactured under license by Meyer Organics Pvt. Ltd. for export to African markets including Ghana).