Cobaforte 2,5 mg - carenza vitamina b12 20 capsule

Product Description

Tablets

Composition:

Capsules 2500: One capsule contains: Active ingredient: Cobamamide 2.5 mg. Vials 5000: One vial contains: Active ingredient: Cobamamide 5000 mcg.

Excipients

Capsules: corn starch; magnesium stearate; lactose. Vials: mannitol; sodium chloride; water for injections.

Therapeutic indications

Vitamin B12 deficiency states in various clinical forms involving the hematopoietic and nervous systems.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity There is already a known sensitivity to the drug or to other forms of Vitamin B12.

Dosage

Cobaforte 2500 capsules: This dosage is indicated for the treatment of adolescents, adults, and the elderly, and in any case where high dosages are required: 1-2 capsules per day, for 3-6 weeks. The capsule shell dissolves perfectly in the stomach. When administered to younger patients, the capsules can also be opened and the contents mixed with food. Given the particular lability and photosensitivity of cobamamide, any solution of the product in liquids or its mixing with other foods must take place immediately before administration. Cobaforte 5000 Vials: Adults: 1 vial per day or every other day intramuscularly. These doses may be increased at the discretion of the physician. Cobaforte injection should be dissolved immediately before use.

Warnings and Precautions

Warnings: Products containing vitamin B12 should not be administered to anemic patients unless the exact nature of the anemia is established. Inappropriate administration of the product may lead to diagnostic errors. Treatment of anemic conditions should be conducted under haematological supervision. The product in vials should be stored protected from light. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. Precautions: Given the particular lability and photosensitivity of cobamamide, any solution of the product in liquids or mixing it with other foods must be done immediately before administration. COBAFORTE injection should also be dissolved immediately before use. Cobamamide is It is a fragile molecule that risks losing some of its activity when the pH of the solution deviates from neutral values, so it is best to avoid combining it in the same syringe.

Interactions

There are no known interactions or incompatibilities with other drugs.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are rare, usually mild; acne-like skin rashes are very rare.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

There are no restrictions on use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Format

20 capsules