Generic Name
Vitamin B12Packs Price
- Syp 35 mcg/5 ml(020364): 120 ml: 18.70: 22.00
Vitacon-12
Therapeutic Group
Vitamin B12 PlainIndication Dosage
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in many bodily functions. It is involved in the production of red blood cells, DNA synthesis, and proper nervous system function. A deficiency in vitamin B12 can lead to anemia, nerve damage, and other health problems.
Some indications of vitamin B12 deficiency may include:
- Fatigue and weakness
- Pale skin
- Shortness of breath
- Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
- Difficulty with balance and coordination
- Depression and anxiety
- Digestive problems
- Memory problems
- Confusion and disorientation
Injection:
- Adults: By Im Or Deep Sc, Initially 1000 Mcg Repeated 10times At Intervals Of 2-3 Days, Maintenance 1000 Mcg Every Mth.
Oral:
- Adults: 50-150 Mcg Daily Taken Between Meals.
- Children: 50-105 Mcg Daily In 1-3 Divided Doses.
Content
- Inj 500 Mcg /1000 Mcg: Per ml: Vitamin B12 500 Mcg /1000 Mcg.
- Syp: Per 5 ml: Cyanocobalamin (vit B12) 35 Mcg.
Pregnancy
Risk Cannot Be Ruled Out.
Stability
- Co-enzyme-type Vitamin B12
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Caution Advised or Effect Undetermined.
Side Effects
- Urticaria
- Angioneurotic Edema
- Jaundice
- Peptic Ulceration
- Pulmonary Edema
- Cyanosis
- Headache
- Gi Upset
- Pruritus
- Breathing Difficulty
- Allergic Reactions
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Author
Shahid Arif