Bolt 2500mcg Injection
Manufacturer
Trireme Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Methylcobalamin (2500mcg)
Key Information
Short Description
Bolt 2500mcg Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Bolt 2500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems. It is used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body. Vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis. It also helps to treat anemia, fatigue, and numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bolt 2500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Bolt 2500mcg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Bolt 2500mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Chloramphenicol Orlistat
How it works
Bolt 2500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bolt 2500mcg Injection?
Bolt 2500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient required by the body to produce red blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system. It also plays a role in releasing energy from food and using vitamin B11 (folic acid).
Why can't I get sufficient vitamin B12 in my diet?
Vitamin B12 is found naturally in some foods like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. However, vegetarians or vegans may not get enough Vitamin B12 from their diet as it's not naturally present in fruits, vegetables, and grains. Therefore, a deficiency of Vitamin B12 might be noticed in these individuals.
What happens if I have vitamin B12 deficiency?
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause fatigue, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss and megaloblastic anemia (a condition where red blood cells become larger than normal). It can also lead to nerve problems like numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Other symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency may include balance problems, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue.
Is Bolt 2500mcg Injection safe?
Bolt 2500mcg Injection is generally well tolerated and considered safe. However, rare side effects like nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, and rash have been reported. If a rash occurs, discontinue the medicine immediately.
How should Bolt 2500mcg Injection be given?
Bolt 2500mcg Injection can be administered either through an intravenous injection or intramuscularly. The usual dose is one ampoule (0.5 mg of Bolt 2500mcg Injection) and it is given three times a week. After two months, one ampoule (0.5 mg of Bolt 2500mcg Injection) is given once every one to three months as part of long-term maintenance therapy.
What precautions need to be taken when administering Bolt 2500mcg Injection?
Avoid injecting at the same site repeatedly. If you experience intense pain while injecting or if blood flows back into the syringe, remove the needle and re-insert at a different location.
