What is vitamin B1 SOPHARMA AND WHAT IT IS USED
Vitamin B1 belongs to a group of water-soluble vitamins. It is used for prevention and treatment of conditions resulting from lack of Vitamin B1 - beriberi (a disease characterized by polyneuritis, edema and cardiovascular disorders), disorders of the brain and peripheral nerves. Used as adjunctive treatment: alcoholism, burns, post-operative gastric removal, hemodialysis, diseases of the liver and biliary tract, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), severe infectious diseases, diseases of the small intestine, a serious and persistent vomiting pregnancy.
2. BEFORE YOU USE VITAMIN B1 SOPHARMA
Do not use Vitamin B1 Sopharma:
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance or to any of the ingredients of Vitamin B1 Sopharma.
Take special care with Vitamin B1 Sopharma:
if you are older than 65 years.
Using other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Not recommended to be used in the same syringe or infusion of Vitamin B1 vitamins B6 and B12. Not apply simultaneously in an infusion system with antibiotics and neuroleptics.
Use of Vitamin B1 Sopharma with food and drink
Vitamin B1 is given by injection and the food has no effect.
Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
In normal doses Vitamin B1 can be used in pregnancy and lactation.
Driving and using machines
Vitamin B1 Sopharma not affect the ability to drive and use machines.
3. HOW TO USE VITAMIN B1 SOPHARMA
Always use Vitamin B1 exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The following instructions apply only if your doctor prescribes something else!
In the event that there is no prescription Vitamin B1 injection is administered 1-2 ampules 1 to 3 times a day intramuscularly. Intravenous administration should be performed by qualified medical personnel.
The duration of treatment is determined by your doctor depending on the severity of the disease and vitamin deficiency.
If given more than the amount of Vitamin B1 Sopharma
Upon acceptance of very high doses of Vitamin B1 (5-10 g daily) may experience tremors, restlessness, incoordination of movements, herpes, edema.
Overdose or adverse drug reactions is necessary to contact your doctor or nearest hospital!
If you forget to use Vitamin B1 Sopharma
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Vitamin B1 Sopharma injection can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Sometimes intravenous injection may occur allergic reactions (hives, skin rashes, itching, nausea, flushing, increased sweating). In isolated cases of severe hypersensitivity reactions (shock thiamin), manifest anxiety, swelling, bluish color of the skin and mucous membranes, drop in blood pressure, rapid pulse, difficulty breathing, blurred consciousness.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO STORE VITAMIN B1 SOPHARMA
In original packaging, protected from light, at a temperature below 25 ° C.
Do not freeze!
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use Vitamin B1 Sopharma injection after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Vitamin B1 Sopharma
The active substance is thiamine hydrochloride 80 mg per ampoule.
The other ingredients are edetic acid, and water for injection.