Elbion M 500mcg Injection
vial of 1.0 ml Injection.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Methylcobalamin (500mcg) |
| Manufacturer: | Eltis Organics |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
Out of Stock
Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Elbion M 500mcg Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body. Elbion M 500mcg Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12. It is used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body. Vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis. It also helps to treat anemia, fatigue, and numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.
Elbion M 500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
What is Elbion M 500mcg Injection?
Elbion M 500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient required by the body for red blood cell formation and maintaining a healthy nervous system. It also plays a role in releasing energy from food and using vitamin B11 (folic acid).
Why can’t I get sufficient vitamin B12 in my diet?
Vitamin B12 is found naturally in animal-based foods such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. People who are vegetarian or vegan may not obtain enough Vitamin B12 from their diet because it is not naturally present in fruits, vegetables, and grains. This can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.
What happens if I have a vitamin B12 deficiency?
Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause fatigue, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia (a condition characterized by abnormally large red blood cells). Other symptoms include nerve problems like numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Individuals with Vitamin B12 deficiency might also experience symptoms such as balance problems, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness in the mouth or tongue.
Is Elbion M 500mcg Injection safe?
Elbion M 500mcg Injection is generally well-tolerated and considered safe. However, rare side effects like nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, and rash may occur in some individuals. Discontinue using this medication immediately if a rash develops.
How should Elbion M 500mcg Injection be given?
Elbion M 500mcg Injection can be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. The usual dose is 1 ampoule (0.5 mg of Elbion M 500mcg Injection) and is given three times a week. After two months, an additional 1 ampoule (0.5 mg of Elbion M 500mcg Injection) can be administered every one to three months as part of long-term maintenance therapy.
What precautions need to be taken when administering Elbion M 500mcg Injection?
Alternate injection sites for Elbion M 500mcg Injection, and if intense pain occurs while injecting or blood flow back into the syringe is detected, remove the needle and re-inject at a different location.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
- Elbion M 500mcg Injection helps replenish vitamin B12 level in your body.
- This further helps in regeneration of damaged nerves in the body.
- Avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
- This medicine is not recommended for self-administration.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Elbion M 500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Elbion M 500mcg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Elbion M 500mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
