Methylcobalamin (Biological Therapies) TM
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Active ingredients: mecobalamin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BIOLOGICAL THERAPIES METHYLCOBALAMIN mecobalamin (co-methylcobalamin) 10mg/2mL injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Cobalamin deficiency may exist that is unable to be corrected by oral intake and in these cases parenteral administration may be preferable. Oral administration of vitamin B12 may be insufficient in pernicious anaemia, malabsorption disorders, gastrectomy and gastrointestinal pathologies. Specific indications may include: 1. pernicious anaemia as a result of in situ B12 deficiency. In pernicious anaemia co-methylcobalamin is disproportionately reduced in relation to other cobalamins. 2. As an adjunct to the treatment of peripheral neuropathies and diabetic polyneuropathy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intramuscular
- Clear bright red liquid
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 1 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 2mL X 1 pack
- 2mL x 3 pack
- 2mL x 5 pack
- 2mL X 6 pack
Reporting side effects
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