Neuvit 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.75 (25 x 10: ৳ 186.76)
Strip Price: ৳ 7.47
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Thiamine hydrochloride |
| Company | United pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of thiamine deficiency manifestations
- Prophylactic use for low dietary intake
- Neuritis associated with pregnancy
- Pellagra
- Wernick's encephalopathy
Pharmacology
- Thiamine pyrophosphate as coenzyme for decarboxylation
- Affects peripheral nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system
- Necessary for optimal growth of infants and children
- Not stored in the body and regularly lost during deficiency
Dosage & Administration
- Prophylaxis: 3 to 10 mg daily
- Mild chronic deficiency: 10 to 25 mg daily
- Severe deficiency: 200 to 300 mg daily
Interaction
- Acts synergistically with other B-complex vitamins
- Potential for adverse effects considerably reduced
Contraindications
- Increased risk of anaphylaxis with repeated parenteral administration
- Mild allergic phenomena as warning signs
- Avoid intravenous administration except in comatose patients
Side Effects
- No adverse effects when given orally
- Risk of anaphylactic reactions with intravenous administration
- Transient mild soreness at intramuscular site
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe for neonates, children, pregnant, lactating women, and elderly patients
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin-B preparations
Storage Conditions
- Protected from light and moisture