B-Dose IV™

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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.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 1 Years
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, solution
• Intravenous
• Clear, yellow solution

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 2mL X 1
• 2mL X 6

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Thiamine + riboflavin + nicotinamide + dexpanthenol + pyridoxine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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