Optivit Injection
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Product introduction
Optivit Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of vitamin B deficiency. It is an important nutrient which helps the body to perform various functions like maintaining healthy nerve tissue, brain function, and red blood cell production.
Optivit Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer it at home. You should take it regularly and at the fixed time each day to get the most benefit from it. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking other supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough vitamin B in your diet.
The medicine may cause few side effects such as flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), gastrointestinal disturbance, and decreased white blood cell count. You should consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin B, so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is important to ask for advice from your doctor before taking any other vitamin supplements.
Optivit Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer it at home. You should take it regularly and at the fixed time each day to get the most benefit from it. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking other supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough vitamin B in your diet.
The medicine may cause few side effects such as flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), gastrointestinal disturbance, and decreased white blood cell count. You should consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin B, so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is important to ask for advice from your doctor before taking any other vitamin supplements.
Uses of Optivit Injection
Benefits of Optivit Injection
In Treatment of Nutritional deficiencies
Optivit Injection is a supplement of vitamin B. It helps treat conditions caused by low levels of vitamin B. Vitamin B is an essential nutrient which helps the body perform various functions like maintaining healthy nerve tissue, brain function, and red blood cell production.
Side effects of Optivit Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Optivit
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Decreased white blood cell count
How to use Optivit Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Optivit Injection works
Optivit Injection provides essential nutrients.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Optivit Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Optivit Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Optivit Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Optivit Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Optivit Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Optivit Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Optivit Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Optivit Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Optivit Injection is prescribed to treat a low level of vitamin B in the body.
- Your doctor might ask you to get your blood test done in order to monitor the level of vitamin B.
- Let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant particularly in the first three months, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
- Include vitamin B-rich foods in your diet like poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, fish, spinach, etc.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
Vitamins
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What is Optivit Injection? What is it used for?
Optivit Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of vitamin B deficiency. Vitamin B is an important nutrient which helps the body to perform various functions like maintaining healthy nerve tissue, brain function and red blood cell production.
Q. What if my vitamin B levels are low?
Deficiency of vitamin B can cause extreme tiredness, feeling faint, lack of energy or palpitation (noticeable heartbeats).
Q. Is Optivit Injection effective?
Optivit Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Optivit Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How is Optivit Injection administered?
Optivit Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Optivit Injection.
Q. Is Optivit Injection safe?
Optivit Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
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- ScienceDirect. Vitamin B. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Optima Healthcare
Address: 203 Parshwa Tower, Opp Rajpath Club, SG Highway, Ahmedabad-380015
Country of origin: India
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