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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 vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
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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
Reporting side effects
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