Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection
vial of 2.0 ml Injection.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Methylcobalamin (2500mcg) |
| Manufacturer: | Lexaro Healthcare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12 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.
Lexnerve 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 Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection?
Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection contains vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient needed by the body to produce red blood cells and support a healthy nervous system. It also plays a role in energy release from food and utilizing vitamin B11 (folic acid).
Why can't I get sufficient vitamin B12 from my diet?
Vitamin B12 is found naturally in meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Individuals who are vegetarians or vegans may find it difficult to obtain adequate Vitamin B12 as it is not a naturally occurring component of plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and grains. Therefore, deficiency of vitamin B12 is common among these dietary groups.
What happens if I have vitamin B12 deficiency?
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, constipation, decreased appetite, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia (an abnormality in red blood cells). This can also result in nerve problems, including numbness or tingling sensations in the hands and feet. Other potential signs of deficiency may include balance issues, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and sores in the mouth or tongue.
Is Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection safe?
Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection is generally well-tolerated and considered safe. However, rare side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, and rash may occur in some individuals. If a rash develops, discontinue use of this medication.
How should Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection be administered?
Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection can be injected either into a vein (intravenously) or muscle (intramuscularly). The typical dose is one ampoule (0.5 mg of Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection), given three times per week. After two months, the dosage will be reduced to one ampoule (0.5 mg of Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection) every one to three months as part of maintenance therapy.
What precautions should be taken when administering Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection?
It is crucial to avoid injecting the medication at the same site every time. If there is excessive pain during injection, remove the needle and re-inject into a different location.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
- Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection helps replenish vitamin B12 level in your body.
- This further helps in regeneration of damaged nerves in the body.
- Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection helps in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
- Please avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
- Please consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lexnerve 2500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Lexnerve 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
Lexnerve 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.
