Keraglo Men
Keraglo Men is a tablet made by Ipca that contains Biotin + Multivitamins and minerals + Zinc + Plant extracts grape seed, green tea. It combines Biotin: vitamin, Multivitamins and minerals: supplement, Zinc: mineral and Plant extracts: antioxidant extracts.
| Ingredient (salt) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Biotin (vitamin B7) | see pack |
| Multivitamins and minerals | see pack |
| Zinc | see pack |
| Plant extracts (grape seed, soy, green tea) | grape seed, green tea |
Biotin (vitamin B7)
What it is used for
Taken for hair and nail health.
How it works
Vitamin B7, needed for fat and sugar metabolism; marketed for hair and nails, though benefit is proven only in true deficiency.
How to take it
Usually 30 mcg to 5 mg a day; high doses are common in hair supplements.
Common side effects
Usually none
Get medical help straight away if
Unexpected blood test results (high doses interfere with thyroid, heart and hormone tests)
Be careful
High doses can falsely change some blood test results (thyroid, heart tests): tell the lab you take it.
Other medicines and interactions
Stop biotin 2 to 3 days before blood tests, especially thyroid and troponin tests.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Usual doses are fine; avoid very high doses in pregnancy.
Multivitamins and minerals
What it is used for
Fills gaps in diet with a mix of vitamins and minerals.
How it works
A combination of vitamins and minerals to cover gaps in diet; not a substitute for food.
How to take it
One a day with food. Do not take two different multivitamins at the same time.
Common side effects
- Mild nausea
- Dark stools if it contains iron
Get medical help straight away if
Signs of too much of one vitamin when several products are combined
Be careful
Not a replacement for a balanced diet; avoid doubling up with other supplements.
Other medicines and interactions
Minerals (calcium, iron, zinc) reduce absorption of levothyroxine, quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics; separate doses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Use a pregnancy-specific product; ordinary products may contain too much vitamin A.
Zinc
What it is used for
Supports immunity, wound healing and growth; given with ORS in children's diarrhoea.
How it works
A mineral needed for immunity, skin healing and growth; with ORS it shortens diarrhoea in children.
How to take it
Children with diarrhoea: 10 to 20 mg a day for 10 to 14 days. Adults usually 10 to 25 mg a day with food.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Metallic taste
- Stomach upset
Get medical help straight away if
Numbness or anaemia from long high-dose use (copper deficiency)
Be careful
Can cause nausea on an empty stomach.
Other medicines and interactions
Reduces absorption of quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics; separate by 2 to 4 hours. Iron and zinc compete with each other.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Normal doses are fine in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Plant extracts (grape seed, soy, green tea)
What it is used for
Added to hair and skin supplements as antioxidants.
How it works
Antioxidant plant extracts such as grape seed, soy isoflavones and green tea, added to hair and skin supplements; evidence is limited.
How to take it
As directed on the product.
Common side effects
- Stomach upset
- Headache
Get medical help straight away if
Yellow skin or dark urine (rare liver injury with concentrated green tea extract)
Be careful
Soy extracts have mild hormone-like effects; check with a doctor in pregnancy or with hormone-sensitive conditions.
Other medicines and interactions
Green tea extract may affect some heart medicines; soy may affect levothyroxine absorption.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Ask your doctor before taking supplements in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Most vitamin and herbal supplements in India are regulated as foods (FSSAI) and are not tested the way medicines are. More is not always better: check the dose on the pack, and tell your doctor about supplements you take.
Common questions
What is Keraglo Men?
Keraglo Men is a tablet by Ipca containing Biotin + Multivitamins and minerals + Zinc + Plant extracts grape seed, green tea.
What is Keraglo Men used for?
Taken for hair and nail health. Fills gaps in diet with a mix of vitamins and minerals. Supports immunity, wound healing and growth; given with ORS in children's diarrhoea. Added to hair and skin supplements as antioxidants.
How should I take Keraglo Men?
Usually 30 mcg to 5 mg a day; high doses are common in hair supplements. One a day with food. Do not take two different multivitamins at the same time. Children with diarrhoea: 10 to 20 mg a day for 10 to 14 days. Adults usually 10 to 25 mg a day with food. As directed on the product. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.
What are the side effects of Keraglo Men?
Common side effects include: Usually none, Mild nausea, dark stools if it contains iron, Nausea, metallic taste, stomach upset, Stomach upset, headache. Get medical help straight away for: Unexpected blood test results (high doses interfere with thyroid, heart and hormone tests), Signs of too much of one vitamin when several products are combined, Numbness or anaemia from long high-dose use (copper deficiency), Yellow skin or dark urine (rare liver injury with concentrated green tea extract).
Does Keraglo Men need a prescription?
It is sold as a supplement and does not need a prescription.
Can I take Keraglo Men in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Usual doses are fine; avoid very high doses in pregnancy. Use a pregnancy-specific product; ordinary products may contain too much vitamin A. Normal doses are fine in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Ask your doctor before taking supplements in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What are the substitutes for Keraglo Men?
We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.
Sources and further reading
- Biotin (vitamin B7): NIH Office of Dietary Supplements · NHS · MedlinePlus
- Multivitamins and minerals: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements · NHS · MedlinePlus
- Zinc: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements · NHS · MedlinePlus
- Plant extracts (grape seed, soy, green tea): NHS · MedlinePlus
NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.
Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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