📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Megaloblastic anaemia, megaloblastosis caused by prolonged nitrous oxide anaesthesia, congenital transcobalamin II deficiency, post gastrectomy or total ilea resection vitamin B12 deficiency:*
INJ: Adults: By IM or deep SC, initially 1000 mcg repeated 10 times at intervals of 2-3 days, maintenance 1000 mcg every mth.
ORAL: Adults: 50-150 mcg daily taken between meals. Children: 50-105 mcg daily in 1-3 divided doses.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Urticaria, angioneurotic edema, jaundice, peptic ulceration, pulmonary edema, cyanosis, headache, GI upset, pruritus, breathing difficulty, allergic reactions