Methylcobalamin (Biological Therapies)™

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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.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 1 Years
• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light; Do not Freeze; Refrigerate

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, solution
• Intramuscular
• Clear bright red liquid

Source: ARTG

Not scheduled medicines: We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. These medicines are Not Scheduled.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 2mL X 1
• 2mL x 3
• 2mL x 5
• 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: Mecobalamin

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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