Myelin (100 mg+100 mg+1 mg)/3 ml (IM Injection)

3 ml ampoule: ৳ 25.09 (1 x 5: ৳ 125.45)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Vitamin b1 b6 b12
Company Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as
Myelin 100 mg tablet

Indications

  • Polyneuropathy treatment
  • Neuritis treatment
  • Neuralgia treatment
  • Cervical syndrome treatment
  • Shoulder-arm syndrome treatment
  • Supportive treatment in facial paresis

Composition

  • Tablet:
    • Contains:
      • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate): 100 mg
      • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride): 200 mg
      • Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin): 200 microgram
  • Ampoule:
    • Contains:
      • Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1): 100 mg
      • Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6): 100 mg
      • Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12): 1000 mcg

Pharmacology

  • Vitamin B1 converts carbohydrates, fatty acids, and amino acids into energy
  • Vitamin B6 forms RBCs and helps cells to make proteins
  • Vitamin B12 is essential for cell replication and RBC production

Dosage & Administration

  • Tablet: 1-3 Tablets per day or as advised by the physician
  • Injection:
    • Severe (acute) cases: 1 injection daily until the acute symptoms subside or as advised by the physician
    • Mild cases: 1 injection 2-3 times per week. Ampoules are preferably injected intramuscularly
  • Use in children: There is no information on the use of this drug in children

Interaction

No drug interaction reported

Contraindications

  • Patients on levodopa therapy
  • Patients with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated but allergic reactions may be observed in few cases

Pregnancy & Lactation

Oral tablet form is recommended. Injection not recommended due to the presence of benzyl alcohol

Precautions & Warnings

  • Cyanocobalamin should not be given in patients with subacute degeneration of the spinal cord
  • Cyanocobalamin is not suitable form of vitamin B12 for the treatment of optic neuropathies associated with raised plasma concentrations of cyanocobalamin

Overdose Effects

No overdosage symptoms are expected in the recommended dosage. Symptomatic & supportive treatment if known overdose

Therapeutic Class

Specific combined vitamin preparations

Storage Conditions

Cool and dry place, protected from light

Commonly Asked Questions

  • What is Myelin 100 Injection?:
    • Vitamin B1 converts carbohydrates, fatty acids and amino acids into energy
    • Vitamin B6 forms RBCs
    • Vitamin B12 is essential for cell replication
  • What is Myelin 100 Injection used for?: Indicated where a deficiency of the relevant vitamins exists

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