Hydroxo-B12 Injection 1mg/ml 3 Pack (Same as Neo-B12)

Overview

HYDROXO-B12 Injection is used for the prevention and treatment of anaemias associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. It is also used to treat diseases of nerves in the eyes.

HYDROXO-B12 Injection contains hydroxocobalamin as the active ingredient which is a form of vitamin B12.

HYDROXO-B12 Injection is a clear, dark red solution in a glass ampoule. It is available in packs of 3 ampoules.

Ingredients:

Each ampoule contains 1 mg/mL of hydroxocobalamin (as hydroxocobalamin chloride).

Inactive ingredients:

• sodium chloride
• water for injections.

Usage Directions:

Your doctor will decide what dose you will receive. This depends on your condition and other factors, such as your weight.

HYDROXO-B12 Injection is given as an injection into a muscle. It must only be given by a nurse or doctor.

Warnings:

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Keep out of reach of children.

If you are not sure whether you should be given this medicine, talk to your doctor.

You must not be given HYDROXO-B12 Injection if you have an allergy to:

• hydroxocobalamin
• cobalt

You must not be given it to treat megaloblastic anaemia of pregnancy. This is a type of anaemia usually caused by the deficiency of another vitamin called folic acid.

Before you are given this injection:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any other medicines or any foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Tell your doctor if you have or have had any medical conditions, including: a disease of the spinal cord or folate-deficient megaloblastic anaemia (a type of anaemia caused by the deficiency of another vitamin called folic acid).

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.