Vitamin B12 1000 µg Lichtenstein ampoules, 100x1 ml

Area of application

The preparation contains vitamin B12 in the form of cyanocobalamin.Vitamin B12 is essential for blood formation, cell division and the function of the nervous system.It is used for vitamin B12 deficiency that cannot be compensated for through diet.Such a deficiency can manifest itself in various clinical pictures, such as hyperchromic macrocytic megaloblastic anemia, also known as perniciosa, Biermer anemia or Addison's anemia.These diseases are characterized by impaired maturation of red blood cells.In addition, a vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to spinal funicular disease, in which the spinal cord is damaged.

A vitamin B12 deficiency confirmed by laboratory diagnosis can have various causes.This includes years of malnutrition and malnutrition, for example through a strict vegetarian diet.Malabsorption, i.e. insufficient absorption of vitamin B12 in the intestine, can also lead to a deficiency.This can be caused by insufficient production of intrinsic factor, a protein produced in the stomach lining that is needed for the absorption of vitamin B12.Other causes can be diseases in the end section of the ileum, such as sprue, fish tapeworm infestation or blind loop syndrome, which can occur after stomach surgery.Congenital vitamin B12 transport disorders can also lead to a deficiency.

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Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The preparation contains 1 mg cyanocobalamin as an active ingredient.The excipients included are sodium chloride, sodium dihydrogen phosphate-2-water, sodium hydroxide, water for injections and sodium ions.The total amount of sodium ions is 1 mmol.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be used if you are hypersensitive to cyanocobalamin or any of the other ingredients of the preparation.

Dosage

Always use the medicine exactly as directed.Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.At the start of treatment, 1 ml (1 ampoule) is administered once or twice a week in the first two weeks after diagnosis, corresponding to 1000 - 2000 µg cyanocobalamin per week.If a vitamin B12 absorption disorder in the intestine is proven, 100 µg cyanocobalamin is then administered once a month.

The medicine is intended for long-term use.Please consult your doctor about this.

If a larger amount was used, poisoning or overdose symptoms are not known.

If you forget to use it, you should not use a double dose.

If you interrupt treatment, you endanger the success of the treatment.If you experience unpleasant side effects, please talk to your doctor about further treatment.

Intake

The medicine is usually administered intramuscularly, i.e. injected into a muscle.It can also be given slowly intravenously or subcutaneously, i.e. injected into a vein or under the skin.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using the product.No special precautions are required.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.The recommended daily vitamin B12 intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding is 4 µg.According to previous experience, higher application doses have no adverse effects on the unborn child.Vitamin B12 passes into breast milk.

Notes

Because of the instability of vitamin B12, adding other substances can cause the vitamin to lose its effectiveness.

Vitamin B12 Lichtenstein

Vitamin B12 Lichtenstein supports blood formation, cell division and the nervous system.The B12 injection from your doctor covers the need for vitamin B12 and is very well tolerated.After a doctor has diagnosed a vitamin B12 deficiency, treatment with vitamin B12 may be necessary.This will be given to you by your doctor if necessary.

Application

At the start of treatment, 1 ampoule containing 1 ml of Vitamin B12 Lichtenstein (equivalent to 1000 micrograms of cyanocobalamin) is administered twice a week in the first few weeks after diagnosis.If there is evidence of a vitamin B12 absorption disorder in the intestine, 100 micrograms of cyanocobalamin are then administered once a month.Vitamin B12 Lichtenstein is usually administered intramuscularly, i.e. injected into a muscle. It can also be given slowly intravenously or subcutaneously, i.e. injected into a vein or under the skin.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in 1 ml solution for injection (1 ampoule) is 1,000 micrograms (1 mg) cyanocobalamin.The other ingredients are sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride, water for injections and sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment.