Leuro 2500mcg Injection
vial of 2.0 ml Injection.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Methylcobalamin (2500mcg) |
| Manufacturer: | Loco Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Leuro 2500mcg Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body. Leuro 2500mcg 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.
Leuro 2500mcg 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 Leuro 2500mcg Injection?
Leuro 2500mcg Injection contains vitamin B12, a nutrient essential for red blood cell production and maintaining a healthy nervous system. It also plays a role in energy release from food and using vitamin B11 (folic acid).
Why might I not be getting sufficient vitamin B12 from my diet?
Vitamin B12 is commonly found in meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. However, individuals who follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle may not consume enough of this nutrient as it is not naturally present in fruits, vegetables, or grains. Therefore, vitamin B12 deficiency can occur in these populations.
What happens if I have vitamin B12 deficiency?
Vitamin B12 deficiency may lead to fatigue and weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia (a condition where red blood cells become abnormally large). It can also result in nerve problems such as numbness or tingling in the hands and feet. Other symptoms include difficulty with balance, depression, confusion, memory impairment, dry mouth, or tongue soreness.
Is Leuro 2500mcg Injection safe?
Leuro 2500mcg Injection is generally well-tolerated and considered safe. However, rare side effects like nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, or rash may occur. If a rash appears, discontinue use immediately.
How should Leuro 2500mcg Injection be administered?
Leuro 2500mcg Injection can be injected intramuscularly or intravenously. The usual dose is 1 ampoule (0.5 mg of Leuro 2500mcg Injection) and is given three times a week. After two months, an additional injection with 1 ampoule (0.5 mg of Leuro 2500mcg Injection) is given every one to three months as part of maintenance therapy.
What precautions should be taken when administering Leuro 2500mcg Injection?
Avoid injecting at the same site repeatedly. If experiencing intense pain during injection, remove the needle and re-insert it at a different location. If blood flows back into the syringe after injection, do not use the syringe and inject with a new one.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leuro 2500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Leuro 2500mcg 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
Leuro 2500mcg 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.
