Vita B12 2500mcg Injection
vial of 1.0 ml Injection.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Methylcobalamin (2500mcg) |
| Manufacturer: | DMK India Healthcare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Vita B12 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.
Vita B12 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 Vita B12 2500mcg Injection?
Vita B12 2500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that the body needs to make red blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system. It also plays a role in releasing energy from food and using vitamin B11 (folate).
Why can't I get sufficient vitamin B12 in my diet?
You can obtain vitamin B12 from sources like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. For vegetarians or vegans who don't consume these foods naturally, a deficiency may occur. Therefore, it is important to consider dietary supplements for Vitamin B12.
What happens if I have vitamin B12 deficiency?
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause fatigue, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia (an abnormal red blood cell formation). It may also lead to nerve problems such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Other symptoms include balance issues, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue.
Is Vita B12 2500mcg Injection safe?
Vita B12 2500mcg Injection is generally well-tolerated and considered safe. However, rare side effects like nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, and rash may occur in some individuals. Discontinue use if a rash develops.
How should Vita B12 2500mcg Injection be administered?
Vita B12 2500mcg Injection can be injected directly into a vein (intravenously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly). The usual dose is one ampoule (0.5 mg of Vita B12 2500mcg Injection), administered three times per week. After two months, administer one ampoule (0.5 mg of Vita B12 2500mcg Injection) every one to three months as a part of maintenance therapy.
What precautions need to be taken while administering Vita B12 2500mcg Injection?
Avoid injecting at the same site repeatedly. If there is intense pain during injection or if blood flows back into the syringe, withdraw the needle and re-inject at a different location.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
- Vita B12 2500mcg 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.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vita B12 2500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Vita B12 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
Vita B12 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.
