Vitamin B-Complex Injection

Description:
Vitamin B complex   Injection is a sterile solution for intramuscular or slow intravenous injection comprised of vitamins which may be categorized as belonging to the Vitamin B complex group.

Each mL contains: 
Thiamine Hydrochloride          100 mg
Riboflavin Phosphate Sodium    2 mg
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride           2 mg
Dexpanthenol                             2 mg
Niacinamide                           100 mg
with Benzyl Alcohol 2% as preservative,in Water for Injection.
Sodium Hydroxide and/or Hydrochloric acid may have been used to adjust the pH.

Indications:
In disorders requiring parenteral administration of vitamins, i.e. pre and post operative treatment, when requirements are increased as in fever, severe burns, increased metabolism, pregnancy, gastrointestinal disorders interfering with intake or absorption of vitamins, prolonged or wasting diseases, alcoholism and where other deficiencies exist.

Contraindications:
Sensitivity to the ingredients listed.

Warnings:
Anaphylactogenesis may occur with parenteral thiamine. Use with caution. An intradermal test dose is recommended prior to administration in patients suspected of being sensitive to the drug.

Precautions:
The usual precautions for parenteral administration should be observed. Do not inject if precipitate occurs. Inject slowly by the intravenous route. High concentrations should be diluted using Normal Saline Injection when giving intravenously.

Dosage and Administration:
Usually 0.25 to 2 mL by intramuscular or slow intravenous injection. High concentrations given intravenously may be diluted using parenteral infusion solutions.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever the solution and container permit.