Biotin + Calcium pantothenate + Zinc + Copper + Selenium + Acetylcysteine 10 mg + 100 mg + 22.5 mg + 3 mg + 65 mcg + 50 mg: uses, price & cheaper substitutes
Common uses: Hair fall or brittle nails when a doctor suspects low biotin, zinc or other nutrients; Nutritional support prescribed by a dermatologist alongside treatment for the cause of hair loss.
Listed MRPs range from ₹12.50 to ₹22.00 per tablet across 6 listings.
Price comparison
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinfal Forte | Leeford Healthcare Ltd | 10 | ₹125.00 | ₹12.50 | 19 October 2026 |
| Actihair Plus | Leeford Healthcare Ltd | 10 | ₹125.00 | ₹12.50 | 19 October 2026 |
| Biokare OD | Kivi Labs Ltd | 10 | ₹157.50 | ₹15.75 | 19 October 2026 |
| Densita | Regaliz India Ltd | 10 | ₹158.44 | ₹15.84 | 19 October 2026 |
| Bio-CP | Vts Life Sciences | 10 | ₹164.06 | ₹16.41 | 19 October 2026 |
| Keshmax Gold | Njm Pharmaceuticals | 10 | ₹220.00 | ₹22.00 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Uses
- Hair fall or brittle nails when a doctor suspects low biotin, zinc or other nutrients.
- Nutritional support prescribed by a dermatologist alongside treatment for the cause of hair loss.
- Topping up these nutrients when diet is poor, on medical advice.
How to take it
Take one tablet a day after a meal, or as your dermatologist advises. These tablets contain high amounts of several nutrients: 10 mg biotin (the NHS considers 0.9 mg a day or less from supplements unlikely to cause harm), 22.5 mg zinc (close to the NHS limit of 25 mg a day unless a doctor advises more) and 3 mg copper. Do not take them alongside other biotin, zinc or multivitamin products. Hair fall has many causes – thyroid problems, iron deficiency, hormones, stress – so see a doctor if it is heavy or sudden. Biotin can interfere with certain lab tests (such as the troponin test for heart attack), so tell your doctor before any blood test. Review with your doctor after 2–3 months.
Side effects
Common
- Nausea or stomach upset, especially on an empty stomach.
- Metallic taste.
- Diarrhoea or stomach cramps.
Serious
Stop and get medical help urgently if you notice any of these.
- Vomiting, cramps and diarrhoea within hours of a dose – signs of too much zinc.
- Tiredness or paleness after long use – excess zinc can lower copper and cause anaemia.
- Allergic reaction – rash, swelling, difficulty breathing.
Safety information
Alcohol
No direct interaction; keep alcohol low.
Pregnancy
Do not take in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor prescribes it.
Kidney problems
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease before taking mineral supplements.
Liver problems
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
Children
Not for children.
Missed dose
Take the next dose at the usual time; do not double up.
Interactions
- Blood tests – biotin can make a troponin (heart attack) test read falsely low; tell the doctor ordering any test.
- Antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin and doxycycline – zinc reduces their absorption; keep them apart.
- Iron, calcium and other zinc or biotin supplements – check the totals and space them out.
Frequently asked questions
Tinfal Forte tablet uses
Tinfal Forte contains biotin 10 mg, calcium pantothenate, zinc, copper, selenium and acetylcysteine. Dermatologists sometimes prescribe it as nutritional support in hair fall and brittle nails.
Do hair vitamins really stop hair fall?
They help only if hair loss is linked to a nutrient deficiency. Most hair fall has other causes, so a doctor should find the cause.
Tinfal Forte side effects
Nausea, stomach upset and a metallic taste can occur. Long-term excess zinc can lower copper and cause anaemia.
Can I take Tinfal Forte with Zincovit or biotin tablets?
No, not without your doctor – you could take too much zinc and biotin.
How long should I take hair vitamin tablets?
Usually for a few months as your doctor advises. If there is no change after 2–3 months, go back to your doctor.
Hair vitamin tablet before or after food?
After food, to reduce nausea from zinc.
Do biotin tablets affect blood tests?
Yes. Biotin can interfere with certain lab tests, such as making a troponin test read falsely low. Tell your doctor before any blood test.
Are hair vitamins safe in pregnancy?
Do not take them in pregnancy unless your doctor prescribes them.
Sources
- NHS – B vitamins and folic acid (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Vitamins and minerals: others (zinc, magnesium and more) (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Zinc in diet (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Pantothenic acid and biotin (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Troponin test (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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