What this medicine is used for

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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. Beriberi and Wernicke's syndrome as a result of Vitamin B1 deficiency. 5. Pellagra as a result of Vitamin B3 deficiency. Patients with pellagra may have a concurrent deficiency of B1, B2, B6 and B12. 6. Peripheral neuritis caused by various B group deficiencies. 7. Carpal tunnel syndrome. 8. Pernicious anaemia as a result of in situ B12 deficiency. 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.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light
• Do not Freeze
• Refrigerate
• Shelf lifetime is 6 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

• 1 x 2.5mL pack
• 3 x 2.5mL pack
• 5 x 2.5mL pack
• 6 x 2.5mL pack