Vitamin B12 Injection 1mg/2ml

Indication

Vitamin B12 Injection (Cyanocobalamin 1 mg/2 mL) is used for the treatment and prevention of vitamin B12 deficiency states, including pernicious anaemia, megaloblastic anaemia due to B12 deficiency, and peripheral neuropathy, especially when oral absorption is impaired.

Ingredients

• Vitamin B12

Direction

Adults: Administered by intramuscular injection by a healthcare professional. For deficiency treatment: 1 mg IM every 2–3 days for 2 weeks, then monthly for maintenance. Dose and schedule as directed by a physician.

Side effects

• Injection site pain
• Hypokalaemia (with intensive treatment of severe deficiency)
• Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis (rare)
• Acne
• like skin eruptions (rare)

Precautions

• For injection by trained healthcare professionals only.
• Do not use if allergic to cyanocobalamin or cobalt.
• Monitor for hypokalaemia when treating severe megaloblastic anaemia.
• Exclude folate deficiency before treating megaloblastic anaemia with B12 alone.
• Use with caution in Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy.
• Keep out of reach of children.