Vitabion(Vitamin B1, B6 & B12)
Therapeutic Group: Vitamins and Minerals
Presentation
Vitabion Tablet : Each tablet contains Thiamine Mononitrate BP (100mg), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP (200mg), Cyanocobalamin BP (200mcg)
Vitabion Injection : Each ampoule contains Thiamine Hydrochloride BP (100mg), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP (100mg), Cyanocobalamin BP (1mg)
Description
Vitabion is a special preparation of vitamin B1, B6 and B12. The vitamins B1, B6 and B12 are indispensable for a normal course of the nervous metabolism.
Indications
Vitabion is indicated for the treatment of B1, B6 and B12 deficiency syndrome. It is also indicated in the treatment of:
– Diabetic neuropathy
– Sciatica
– Peripheral neuralgia
– Facial neuralgia
– Lumbago
– Intercostal neuralgia
– Myalgia
– Spinal pain
Dosage & Administration
Tablets may be administered in a dose of 1 to 3 tablets per day or as directed by the physician.
Ampoules are preferably injected intramuscularly (deep intragluteal). In severe cases 1 ampoule daily until the acute symptoms subside. For milder cases and follow up therapy 2 to 3 ampoules per week.
Side Effects
Generally well tolerated. However, a few allergic reactions may be seen.
Precautions
Cyanocobalamin should not be given before a diagnosis has been fully established because of the possibility of masking symptoms of subacute degeneration of the spinal cord. Cyanocobalamin is not a suitable form of Vitamin B12 for the treatment of optic neuropathies associated with raised plasma concentrations of cyanocobalamin.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Oral tablet form is recommended but injectable preparation is not recommended due to presence of benzyl alcohol.
Drug Interaction
No such drug interactions have been reported.
Over Dose
If there is known overdose then treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
Commercial Pack
Vitabion Tablet: Each box contains 5 blister strips of 10 tablets.
Vitabion Injection: Each box contains 5 ampoules of 3 ml each