Vitamin B12 Gerda 1000µg 4ml is a treatment for vitamin B12 deficiency. One box contains 6 ampoules of 4ml. For infants, children and adults.
Vitamin B12 Gerda contains vitamin B12, essential for bone marrow function (which manufactures blood cells). It is used in the treatment of certain forms of anemia due to defective absorption of vitamin B12 by the intestine or insufficient dietary intake.
Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is an essential nutrient for the body to function properly. The elderly and people who do not eat animal products are more prone to deficiency.
Vitamin B12 Gerda 6 ampoules is presented here as an intra-muscular injectable or drinkable solution. The dosage of Gerda vitamin B12 is the same for adults, children and infants. However, the injectable route is reserved for the treatment of deficiencies linked to digestive malabsorption of vitamin B12, or for the treatment of deficiencies linked to inadequate dietary intake when the oral route is not an option.
Vitamin B12 Gerda 1000mcg/4ml 6 ampoules injectable solution is indicated in the treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency due to a lack of absorption,
It is indicated for the treatment of anemia due to insufficient dietary intake of vitamin B12 in strict vegans for over 4 years (diet without meat, dairy products, eggs or fish), in which case it should be administered orally (drinkable ampoule).
For intramuscular injection in the treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency:
For oral treatment of anemia due to insufficient dietary intake of vitamin B12 in strict vegans: pour contents of ampoule into a glass of water.
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The active substance is Cyanocobalamin ( 1000 µg for a 4 ml ampoule).
Other ingredients are Concentrated hydrochloric acid, sodium chloride, water for injection.
This medicine must not be used in the following cases:
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Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Under normal conditions of use, this drug may be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
As a general rule, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Vitamine B12 Gerda comes in a box containing 6 ampoules.
The daily requirement for vitamin B12 is quantitatively the lowest of all vitamins (2.5 μg on average). Yet its role is essential.
One of the specific features of vitamin B12 is that it is only present in a form that can be readily absorbed by humans in products of animal origin, making it a vitamin at high risk of deficiency in vegetarians, and even systematically in vegans in the absence of supplementation. To sum up:
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Name of the drug
VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and oral
cyanocobalamin
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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
You should always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Talk to your pharmacist for any advice or information.
· If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any undesirable effect that is not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
· You should talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.
What does this booklet contain ?
1. What is Vitamin B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable and in what cases is it used?
2. What information do you need to know before using VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and oral?
3. How to use VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable?
6. Contents of the package and other information.
1. WHAT IS VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic class - ATC code: B03BA01.
This medicine contains vitamin B 12 . It is recommended in two separate indications.
· It is indicated in the treatment of vitamin B 12 deficiency due to a lack of absorption: Biermer's disease, removal of the stomach or part of the intestine, Imerslund's disease, and in this case it will have to be administered intramuscularly.
· It is indicated in the treatment of anemia due to lack of food intake of vitamin B 12 in vegans strict for more than 4 years (diet without meat, dairy products, eggs or fish) and in this case it will be administered orally ( drinkable light bulb) .
2. BEFORE YOU USE VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable?
Never use VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable:
· if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to cyanocobalamin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, listed in section 6.
· in case of malignant tumor.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable .
· This medication will be given only when the vitamin B 12 deficiency is established.
· During treatment, blood tests and neurological examinations must be performed.
· In case of megaloblastic anemia, the level of potassium in the blood (serum potassium) should be carefully monitored during the first two days of treatment.
children
Not applicable.
Other medicines and VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and oral
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you use, have recently used, or may use any other medicines.
VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable with food and drink
Not applicable.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
This medicine, under normal conditions of use, can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
In general, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
Not applicable.
VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and oral contains
Not applicable.
3. HOW TO USE VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable?
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if in doubt.
Dosage
In all cases strictly abide by your doctor's prescription.
· Injectable intramuscular injection for the treatment of vitamin B 12 deficiency :
o In treatment of attack : one ampoule per day or three times a week, intramuscular injection, 10 ampoules in total.
o In maintenance treatment : one ampoule in intramuscular injection per month.
· Oral in the treatment of anemia due to insufficient dietary intake of vitamin B 12 in strict vegans : pour the contents of the ampoule into a glass of water.
o In attack treatment : 1 ampoule per day for 15 days to 1 month.
o In maintenance treatment : 1 ampoule every 10 days.
Method and route of administration
Intramuscular and oral injectable routes.
Duration of treatment
Comply with your doctor's prescription.
If you have used more VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable than you should
Immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you forget to use VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml, solution for injection (IM) and drinkable
Not applicable.
If you stop using VITAMINE B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
· Allergic reactions include: itching, eczema, urticaria, redness of the skin, edema can be severe, generalized malaise.
In case of allergic manifestations, stop your treatment and consult your doctor immediately.
· Risk of acne.
· Possibility of pain at the point of injection.
· Possible staining in red urine.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any undesirable effect that is not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and the network of Regional Pharmacovigilance Centers - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information about the safety of the medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable?
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the package.
Store at a temperature below 25 ° C and protected from light.
After opening and / or dilution and / or reconstitution: the product should be used immediately.
Do not dispose of any medication in the sewage system or in the household garbage. Ask your pharmacist to eliminate medications that you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS OF PACKAGING AND OTHER INFORMATION
What VITAMINE B12 GERDA contains 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable
· The active substance is:
Cyanocobalamin ................................................. .................................................. ....... 1000 μg
For a 4 ml ampoule.
· The other components are:
Concentrated hydrochloric acid, sodium chloride, water for injections.
What VITAMINE B12 GERDA 1000 μg / 4 ml solution for injection (IM) and drinkable and contents of pack
This medicine is in the form of injectable solution IM and drinkable in ampoule. Box of 6 ampoules of 4 ml.
Marketing Authorization Holder
GERDA LABORATORIES
24 RUE ERLANGER
75016 PARIS
Operator of the marketing authorization
GERDA LABORATORIES
24 RUE ERLANGER
75016 PARIS
Maker
DELPHARM TOURS
LA BARAUDIERE
37170 CHAMBRAY LES TOURS
or
HAUPT PHARMA LIVRON
1 STREET COUNTY SINARD
26250 LIVRON-SUR-DROME
Names of the drug in the member states of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
The last date this leaflet was revised is:
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Other
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).
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VITAMIN B12 GERDA 250 μg: tablet (pink); box of 24.
Not refunded - Free price -
VITAMIN B12 GERDA 1,000 μg / 4 ml: solution for injection (IM) and oral; box of 6 ampoules of 4 ml.
Refunded at 65%. - price: 1,95 euro (s).
GERDA Laboratory
| p cp | p amp | |
| Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) | 250 μg | 1,000 μg |
Usual dosage:
