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Vitamin B12 Injection
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What is Vitamin B12?
Active Ingredients: Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 Injection is used to treat and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with pernicious anemia and other conditions that cause a deficiency of this vitamin. This medication is also used for the Schilling test, which examines the efficiency that a patient's body absorbs the vitamin.
Injections of B12 may be given to patients who are unable to absorb this vitamin in their bodies.
Vitamin B12 is also known as cyanocobalamin or cobalamin. It is an essential component necessary for many physiologic systems within the body.
This medication is produced and exported by AdvaCare Pharma. These Vitamin B12 Injections are manufactured in our facilities in China, India, and the USA. Our production factories comply with WHO rules and regulations.
Why are we a leading Vitamin B12 manufacturer?
AdvaCare Pharma is an American-owned pharmaceutical company that specializes in the manufacture of Vitamin B12 Injection and other quality-assured injectable medications for the worldwide market. Over the past twenty years, we’ve built our reputation on reliable, efficacious, and affordable medical products and custom-tailored marketing plans to meet regional demands.
Uses
What is Vitamin B12 used for?
It's used in the treatment and prevention of vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with pernicious anemia or who have conditions, illnesses, or take medications that cause this deficiency of B12.
How are Vitamin B12 Injections used?
This medication has been manufactured as a solution intended to be injected into a muscle or under the skin.
What dose should be given?
For vitamin B12 deficiency, the usual initial dose for adults is 1000mcg SC/IM, given 1 time a day for 1 week, followed by 1 dose a week for 1 month. For the maintenance treatment, the usual dose for adults is 100 mcg SC/IM, given once per month.
The exact dosage is dependent on medical condition, response to the treatment, age, and weight. Refer to a doctor or pharmacist for guidelines on dosage.
Side Effects
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Vitamin B12 Injection.
Common side effects include, but may not be limited to:
- pain or redness at the injection site
- mild diarrhea
- itching
Serious side effects may include: • signs of an allergic reaction
For a comprehensive list of all side effects, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
If any symptom persists or gets worse, or you notice any other symptoms, please call your doctor.
Precautions
Do NOT use Vitamin B12 Injection if
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients.
- You are allergic to cobalt.
- You have Leber's disease.
Due to possible drug interactions, consult with your doctor about any medications you are taking before your treatment.
This medication may not be suitable for people with certain conditions, so it is important to consult with a doctor if you have any health conditions.
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Why AdvaCare Pharma?
As an industry leader, we are aware of our responsibility to provide affordable and sustainable solutions to improve healthcare worldwide.