B-Dose IV TM
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Active ingredients: thiamine + riboflavin + nicotinamide + dexpanthenol + pyridoxine
Pack: B-Dose IV injection, 6 x 2 mL vials
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BIOLOGICAL THERAPIES IV B-DOSE 2mL injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
B vitamin deficiencies may exist that are unable to be corrected by oral intake and in these cases parenteral administration may be preferable. Oral administration of B vitamins may be insufficient in; alcoholism, pernicious anaemia, malabsorption disorders, gastrectomy, gastrointestinal pathologies and debilitated and elderly patients. Specific indications include: 1. Rapid saturation of the B group vitamins. 2. When oral administration is not feasible or appropriate. 3. For alcoholic, debilitated and elderly patients when their diet is inadequate. 4. Patients requiring parenteral B vitamin therapy who cannot tolerate intramuscular injections. 5. Recovery from Beriberi and Wernicke's syndrome as a result of Vitamin B1 deficiency. Please note that IV B-Dose 2mL Injection does not contain sufficient thiamine for acute treatment of Wernicke's syndrome. 6. Pellagra as a result of Vitamin B3 deficiency. Patients with pellagra may have a concurrent deficiency of B1, B2 and B6. 7. Peripheral neuritis caused by various B group deficiencies. 8. Carpal tunnel syndrome. General indications include: 1. Angular stomatitis and glossitis have been shown in some instances to respond to the administration of either Riboflavine or Pyridoxine. 2. For general energy depletion.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous
- Clear, yellow solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 1 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 2mL X 1 pack
- 2mL X 6 pack
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