Votam 1500mcg Injection
Manufacturer
Volks Biotech
Salt Composition
Methylcobalamin (1500mcg)
Key Information
Short Description
Votam 1500mcg Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
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. Votam 1500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
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 Votam 1500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Votam 1500mcg 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
Votam 1500mcg 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
Votam 1500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
Quick Tips
Votam 1500mcg Injection helps replenish vitamin B12 level in your body. This further helps in regeneration of damaged nerves in the body. Votam 1500mcg Injection helps in treating certain anemias and nerve problems. Please avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Please consult your doctor before taking this medication.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Votam 1500mcg Injection?
Votam 1500mcg Injection contains vitamin B12, an essential nutrient required by the body for red blood cell production and maintaining a healthy nervous system. It also helps release energy from food and utilizes vitamin B11 (folic acid). Vitamin B12 deficiency may lead to fatigue, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia (larger than normal red blood cells) leading to various symptoms such as numbness in hands and feet, balance issues, depression, confusion, poor memory, and soreness in the mouth or tongue.
Why am I not getting enough Vitamin B12 from my diet?
Vegetarians and vegans may face difficulty in obtaining vitamin B12 naturally as it is not found in fruits, vegetables, and grains. Therefore, supplementation with vitamin B12 might be necessary.
What happens if I have a Vitamin B12 deficiency?
A deficiency of vitamin B12 can manifest as tiredness, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia (larger than normal red blood cells). Other symptoms include nerve problems like numbness and tingling in hands and feet. Other potential symptoms may include balance problems, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and sores in the mouth or tongue.
Is Votam 1500mcg Injection safe?
Votam 1500mcg Injection is generally well tolerated and considered safe. However, rare side effects like nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, and rash may occur. If a rash occurs, discontinue use immediately.
How should Votam 1500mcg Injection be administered?
Votam 1500mcg Injection can be administered intravenously (into the vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle). The usual dose is one ampoule (0.5 mg of Votam 1500mcg Injection), given three times a week. After two months, one ampoule (0.5 mg of Votam 1500mcg Injection) is given every one to three months as part of maintenance therapy.
What precautions need to be taken while administering Votam 1500mcg Injection?
Avoid injecting the medication at the same site each time. If intense pain occurs during injection or if blood flows back into the syringe, remove the needle and re-insert at a different site.
