Vitamin B12 is the substance found in the injectable drug known as Rubranova used in the treatment of anemia by a doctor.
This medicine can be sold in pharmacies under the name Rubranova or Cronobê and is prepared in an injectable liquid with 2ml.
Price
Each pack of vitamin B12 injected costs on average 8 to 12 reais.
Indications
Rubranova is indicated for the treatment of pernicious anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency and as a complement to the treatment of several sensory neuropathies, such as neuralgia, rheumatic, orthopedic or traumatic myalgia.
Mode of Use
Its use should only be performed by medical recommendation, and usually for treatment of less pronounced neuropathies, it should be started with 5, 000 mcg administered by deep injection into the gluteus muscle until pain disappears. In the case of more severe pain, the dose should be increased to 15, 000 mcg daily and decreased as pain decreases.
Side effects
The main side effects of medications include itchy skin and diarrhea.
Contraindications
The use of rubranova is contraindicated during pregnancy, breastfeeding, hereditary optic nerve atrophy, gout, hypersensitivity to cobalt and vitamin B12 or when there is a malignant tumor.
See ways to complement treatment in:
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
- Foods rich in vitamin B12
