Vitamin B12 ampoules. Instructions for use for children, the body, hair, skin. Names, how to apply, the prices of medicines reviews

Instructions for use of vitamin B12 in the capsules and tablets enumerates a list of indications and contraindications. This is due to the fact that the substance is involved in many physiological processes in the body, so its deficiency or excess can cause serious health problems.

The role of vitamin B12 in the body

Lack of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is one of the most common nutrient deficiency in the human body.

In particular, this can be seen in the following countries:

• India;
• Russia;
• Mexico;
• South and North America.

Cyanocobalamin benefits all systems of the body:

• hair;
• nails;
• the skin;
• the digestive tract.

Due to the fact that vitamin B12 is involved in many important functions, the lack of it can cause: chronic fatigue, depression, sleep disturbance.

Indications vitamin

The indication for use of vitamin B12 in the capsules or ampoules is a vegetarian diet. People who hold similar food culture, do not get enough vitamins and minerals from the meat and eggs.

In fact, any diet where you can not eat meat and other animal products, leads to the development of B12 deficiency.

Often the lack of this substance can be identified by their appearance:

• pale skin;
• bags under the eyes;
• brittle hair and nails;
• Choose an initial stage of alopecia.

Additional fortification can be prescribed by a doctor after a thorough examination. Before use, the drugs must pass a series of tests that will show what it is not enough vitamins in the body.

Vitamin B12 in ampoules or tablets (instructions for use should be made of individual for each patient) is administered after surgery on the gut, as well as diseases of the thyroid gland. In all other cases, the need to consult a specialist.

Contraindications

Vitamin B12 can not be used:

• pregnant women;
• deep vein thrombosis;
• allergy to vitamins B.

you can take a vitamin with a tumor of any nature under strict medical supervision. Unwise use of vitamin B12 during pregnancy may impair fetal development, as well as abortion.

Instructions for use of vitamin, the dosage for adults and children

Vitamin B12 in ampoules (instruction manual is attached to each package) is administered intramuscularly, subcutaneously or intravenously.

Adults can take in such quantity:

• Anemia caused by vitamin deficiency - 0.1-0.2 mg every 24 hours until remission.
• Hemolytic anemia is a hereditary nesferotsitarnaya, funicular myelosis - 0.4-0.5 mg. For 7 days should be administered every day for 1 times. Thereafter, at intervals of 5-7 days.
• Treatment is supportive - 100 mg 2 times in 30 days. If there are neurological symptoms - 200-400 mg 2-4 times 30 days.
• The lack of hemoglobin iron deficiency - 30-100 mg 2-3 times per 7 days.
• motor neuron disease, brain inflammation, neurological diseases with pain syndrome - 0.2-0.5 mg (if necessary, reduced to 100 g in 24 hours). The period of treatment - no more than 2 weeks.
• sensory nervous structure injury - 0.2-0.4 mg 1 time in 2 days, 2 months.
• Neuropathy caused by diabetes - 15-30 mg per day or 100 mg, days 30-40.
• Lack cyanocobalamin - 1 mg every 24 hr, 1-2 weeks.

Duration of use of the drug is dependent on the particular course of the disease. Before the injection, you must consult with your physician or health care provider.

Children under 18 years can be applied in such amounts:

• Iron deficiency anemia (hematology syndrome) - 30-40 mg 2-3 times a week.
• bone marrow aplasia - 100 micrograms per 24 hours before the improvement.
• Anemia alimentary nature - 30 micrograms per 24 hours over two weeks.
• Liver disease, hepatitis - 15-30 mg in 24 hours or 100 micrograms a day for 1 month.
• Deficiency of vitamin B12 or Down syndrome - 15-30 mg in 24 hours.

Starting from 3 years of age children can be placed injections of vitamin B12. To avoid side effects during the treatment period, the child must be under the supervision of a physician.

Rules setting with vitamin B12 injections

If a shot is wrong, the substance can not be absorbed and does not have the desired effect. If possible, it is best to ask an outsider to deliver the injection.

You first need to choose a place for manipulation. It should take into account the patient's age and skills of the person who will perform the procedure.

There are 4 places that are suitable for administration of Vitamin B12:

• Buttocks. In this region there are a lot of large blood vessels, so their damage can cause brief but profuse bleeding. It is not recommended to use this area for beginners.
• Shoulder. A good place for injection not exceeding a volume of 1 ml.
• The outer part of the thigh. According to doctors it is the best place for the injections at home. There are no nerves and large veins that can be damaged.
• Hip. The most convenient place for the injection to children and infants.

It may seem that perform an injection using a needle and syringe only. However, in reality it is not.

There are 2 methods that allow to perform an injection right:

• Subcutaneous injection. The needle should be introduced at an angle of 45 degrees into the skin. To facilitate administration of the drug, the skin should be slightly delay the thumb and forefinger. For this type of injection is best suited shoulder area.
• Intramuscular injection. This type of injection is more prevalent as the substance is absorbed faster and starts to operate. The needle of the syringe should be injected at an angle of 90 degrees.

For the procedure you need to prepare: a syringe, vitamin B12 in a vial, a sterile cotton wool, rubbing alcohol, plaster.

Thrust be performed in the following sequence:

1. It is treated with alcohol injection site.
2. After that, you need to dial the vitamin and release the excess air from the syringe.
3. Next, enter the syringe at the required angle, and slowly inject the medication.
4. It is necessary to cover the injection site with cotton wool soaked in alcohol in advance. To keep the wool in place, we can fix it with a plaster. This will help to hide the wound from bacteria and absorb excess blood.

Use disposable syringes for injections only once. After the manipulation of the needle should be disposed of properly (you can ask for help in the nearest health facility).

Vitamin B12 ampoules in hair care

Vitamin B12 ampoules (manual contains detailed information about the use of the drug) is often used for making masks for hair care. This material not only helps to accelerate hair growth, but significantly improve their condition.

In addition, vitamin B12:

• A positive effect on blood circulation, which speeds up the hair growth and regeneration after the loss.
• Strengthens the hair follicles.
• Regenerates damaged hair sites.

If the body has a lack of vitamin B12, one can observe: dandruff, increased hair loss (alopecia), their fragility and dimness.

Recipes for hair masks with vitamin B12

To improve the condition of hair, it is necessary not only to apply vitamin B12 by mouth, but also apply it directly to problem areas. Vitamin can and should be combined with a variety of food to improve the quality of the hair and scalp.

For hair shine

You will need:

• dried flowers of chamomile and linden;
• chopped young nettle leaves;
• Vitamin B12 ampoules.

It needs to cook a concentrated herbal infusion. When the solution has cooled, it should be added to the ampoule 2 vitamin B12. The resulting mass is necessary to rinse the hair for 30-50 minutes prior to the main wash.

against loss

You will need:

• vitamin B6, B12 and B2;
• egg yolks 2 pcs .;
• sea ​​buckthorn, burdock or almond oil 1 tbsp. l;

The ingredients must be mixed together. The composition should be applied over the entire length of the hair, leaving 1.5-2 hours.

For hair growth

Would need:

• Vitamin B12 ampoules;
• pepper tincture 1 hour. l;
• grape seed oil 1 hour. l

To prepare the mask should mix all ingredients. The resulting mixture must be processed exclusively roots. Soaking for 5-10 minutes, if it starts to burn - it is necessary to wash off immediately. should put on gloves before going to work. If the scalp has injuries from the use of this mask is necessary to give up until they are healed.

Anti-dandruff

You will need:

• 30 ml of burdock oil;
• 10 ml of aloe juice;
• 10 drops of propolis tincture;
• 1 ampoule of vitamins B6, B12 and C

It should mix together all ingredients. The resulting mixture should be applied to the hair roots, leaving 30-40 minutes. After that, the head can be washed in the usual way.

For dry or bleached hair

In a small container to be mixed:

• 30 ml of olive oil and castor oil;
• 1 egg yolk;
• 1 ampoule of vitamin B12, and ascorbic acid.

The mask must be applied across the length of the hair, leave for 40-60 minutes. Rinse off in the usual way.

Nourishing mask with B vitamins

To whip with a mixer:

• 1 egg (in fluffy foam);
• one ampoule: B6, B12 and B3;
• for half hour. l burdock and castor oil.

This mask should be applied liberally to the entire length of the hair, then wrap your head with cling film. The material should be kept for at least 20 minutes. It is worth paying that this recipe is not suitable for owners of oily scalp.

Frequency of use of vitamin masks can be chosen independently. If the body is noted an acute shortage of cyanocobalamin, a mask can be applied every other day. As a preventive measure, these funds should be used no more than 2 times per week.

Vitamin B12 in the care of facial skin

Vitamin B12 in ampoules (user contains a detailed description of the preparation) has an impact on the skin:

• wrinkles;
• moisturizes;
• eliminates the effects of acne;
• It improves skin elasticity;
• shine.

In particular, vitamin B12 is necessary to use the holders of the mature and aging skin. At the young age of this facility can be used as prevention of wrinkles and acne.

Recipes for face masks with vitamin B12

To prepare the masks need to cyanocobalamin and a number of ingredients that can be found in every refrigerator. If vitamin presented in the form of tablets, it may also be pre-chopped in a coffee grinder.

Moisturizes and combats the appearance of wrinkles

Vitamin B12 ampoules (instructions for preparing for the face masks described later in this article) is used in this recipe:

• 30 ml glycerol;
• 100 ml of broth chamomile;
• 1 egg yolk;
• 1 h. l. tea tree oil.

The components must be thoroughly beat up and put on the skin with a cotton pad, avoiding the eye area and lips. Soaking should not exceed 20 min, then it can be washed off with soap or moisturizing gel.

Restoring mask for oily skin

You need to mix in a water bath:

• 5 g of natural beeswax;
• 7 g of petrolatum and 12 g of lanolin;
• 30 g of an oil of peach or apricot pits;
• 35 g of warm water;
• 1 vial of vitamin B12.

Prepared means can be stored in a sealed jar, preheating for comfortable use. Apply all you need to face, avoiding the eye area and lips, for 25-30 minutes.

You need to mix:

• 1 vial of vitamin B6;
• 1 ampoule B12;
• 1 tbsp. l. kefir.

The resulting mass should be on the skin for 15-20 minutes.

To make the skin tone

You need to mix:

• 1 vial of vitamin B6;
• 1 ampoule B12;
• 1 tbsp. l. kefir.

The resulting mass should be on the skin for 15-20 minutes.

For other masks need to be mixed:

• 1 h. l. fat yogurt;
• 1 vial cyanocobalamin;
• 1 vial of vitamin B6.

The mixture should be beat up and add 10 drops of fresh lemon juice. The mask must be applied thin layer, avoiding the eye area and lips. To wash away the need to use warm water with a small amount of soap. After that, the person should apply a nourishing cream.

Mask anti-aging and pigmentation

You need to mix:

• 2 tbsp. l. honey;
• 1 tbsp. l. greasy cream;
• ampoule of vitamin B1 and B12.

The mixture should be kept on your face no more than 30 minutes.

Mask-tonic for young skin

Would need:

• half a cup of chamomile tea (or any other herbal infusions);
• 5 drops of grape seed oil;
• 1 ampoule of vitamin B12.

The mixture should be mixed, and then apply to face, neck and hands with a cotton pad. Can withstand a few hours. It is best to apply this mask for several hours before taking a shower.

Tips on using masks of vitamin B12

If during the use of a mask on the skin redness or rash appears, the composition must be washed off immediately. It is also worth to observe the sensations, because the appearance of a burning sensation or itching indicates an allergic reaction. In such situations, please contact your doctor for advice.

If necessary, we can test for an allergic reaction: Apply a small amount of the mask on your wrist and leave it for 20-30 minutes. If a negative reaction is not observed, the tool can be safely used.

If there is a wound in the skin, it is better to abandon the use of masks with the addition of large amounts of oil, pepper and milk products. It is necessary to wait for complete healing, and only then use a decorative care.

Incompatibility

Vitamin B12 is prohibited to use ampoule in combination with vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

In this case, the accumulation of cobalt ions is carried out, which can cause poisoning.

Overdose of vitamin B12

With an overdose of vitamin B12, may mark these symptoms:

• Increasing the volume of fluid in the lungs.
• Abnormalities in the myocardial performance.
• Thromboembolism.

Treatment is symptomatic. Cases of overdose when using B12 as a mask - is not observed.

Side effects

Side effects when administered intramuscularly injectable cyanocobalamin:

• Immune mechanisms: allergy, including external manifestations (redness, rash, swelling and itching).
• Digestive: diarrhea.
• General disorders: weakness, fever.
• Circulatory system: blood hypercoagulability.
• Cardiovascular system: palpitations, chest pain.
• Nervous system: headache, nervousness, anxiety.
• Metabolism: a rash on the face, bullous dermatitis, nausea, excessive sweating, gout.

Among the side effects during use of cyanocobalamin topically (by applying directly to the skin), allergic reaction is observed only in the form of redness, itching and edema.

Conditions and terms

Keep cyanocobalamin must be in the original box in a place inaccessible to children. storage stability is shown individually on each package, so it is important not to throw away. Shelf life before opening the package - 2 years from date of manufacture (according to the variety of the preparation time may vary).

Price in pharmacies

name	View release	The cost in pharmacies
Swanson cyanocobalamin - vitamin B12, 500 mcg.	capsules	450 rubles.
Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) was d / in., 0.5 mg / ml to 1 ml ampoules. №10	Solution for injections	50 rubles.
Vitamins and Minerals Olimp B12 Forte Bio-Complex (30 caps)	capsules	246 rubles.
Superior Source, MicroLingual, 1000 mcg cyanocobalamin B12, 100 tablets	Pills	857 rubles.

Each of these drugs must be used according to the prescribing physician. If the B12 vitamin in ampoules or tablets are not prescribed by a doctor, you need to get acquainted with the instruction.

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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