{"id":13971,"date":"2021-09-23T07:08:09","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T07:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13971"},"modified":"2021-11-02T10:17:15","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T10:17:15","slug":"hydroxocobalamin-alternova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/hydroxocobalamin-alternova\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydroxocobalamin Alternova &#8211; Hydroxocobalamin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>1 mg \/ ml injection&nbsp;solution<br>hydroxocobalamin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Hydroxocobalamin Alternova is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydroxocobalamin Alternova is a B&nbsp;<sub>12<\/sub>&nbsp;vitamin preparation.&nbsp;The active substance of the preparation is hydroxocobalamin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydroxocobalamin Alternova is given for&nbsp;pernicious anemia&nbsp;(a special type of&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;that occurs with&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;B&nbsp;<sub>12&nbsp;<\/sub>deficiency&nbsp;) and for other types of&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;B&nbsp;<sub>12<\/sub>&nbsp;deficiency when tablets are not considered sufficient.<br><br>Hydroxocobalamin Alternova can also be used to investigate whether B&nbsp;<sub>12<\/sub>&nbsp;can be absorbed from the intestine (flush dose in Schilling test).<br><br>Hydroxocobalamin contained in Hydroxocobalamin Alternova may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Hydroxocobalamin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Hydroxocobalamin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to hydroxocobalamin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Hydroxocobalamin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This is especially important if you are taking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>birth control pills&nbsp;.&nbsp;The pill&nbsp;can reduce the amount of B&nbsp;<sub>12<\/sub>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;in the blood.<\/li><li>medicines for&nbsp;infection&nbsp;(the most common&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;, pyrimethamine, chloramphenicol,&nbsp;aminoglycosides&nbsp;, paraaminosalicylic acid)<\/li><li>if you eat \/ drink large amounts of vitamin C \/ ascorbic acid, then it may reduce the&nbsp;absorption&nbsp;of&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;B&nbsp;<sub>12<\/sub><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Hydroxocobalamin Alternova can be used during pregnancy and lactation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Hydroxocobalamin Alternova is excreted in human milk but the risk of adverse effects on the infant appears to be unlikely with&nbsp;therapeutic doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydroxocobalamin Alternova does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydroxocobalamin Alternova contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per&nbsp;dose, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Hydroxocobalamin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or nurse has told you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Hydroxocobalamin Alternova is injected into a muscle or under the skin.&nbsp;The medicine is given by a nurse or doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Your doctor will determine the appropriate&nbsp;dosage&nbsp;and duration of treatment for your illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Hydroxocobalamin Alternova than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Contact your doctor or nurse if you think you have been given too much Hydroxocobalamin Alternova.<br>Overdoses usually do not cause any symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Hydroxocobalamin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor or nurse if you think a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;has been missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Hydroxocobalamin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor if you want to stop treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>Contact a doctor immediately if the following serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;occur:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sudden hypersensitivity \/ allergic reactions including skin reactions (eg rash,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;), in rare cases&nbsp;anaphylactic reaction&nbsp;(&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;) &#8211; life threatening<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blood disease (reactive&nbsp;thrombocytosis&nbsp;) may occur during the first weeks of use in&nbsp;pernicious anemia&nbsp;.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Palpitations due to potassium deficiency (&nbsp;hypokalaemia&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.<\/li><li>Acne rash and blisters.<\/li><li>Headache.<\/li><li>Tremors.<\/li><li>Emotional disorders such as tingling<\/li><li>Discoloration of the urine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fever, chills, feeling hot,&nbsp;redness, dizziness, malaise, pain.<br>Injection site reactions such as pain,&nbsp;redness,&nbsp;itching, hardening, and swelling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Hydroxocobalamin Alternova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after \u201cEXP\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><br>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is hydroxocobalamin<\/li><li>The other ingredients are sodium chloride,&nbsp;hydrochloric acid&nbsp;(for&nbsp;pH&nbsp;adjustment) and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydroxocobalamin Alternova, 1 mg \/ ml&nbsp;solution for injection&nbsp;is a red, clear solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Carton containing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 brown&nbsp;glass ampoule&nbsp;with 1 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 brown&nbsp;glass ampoules&nbsp;are with 1 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 brown&nbsp;glass ampoules&nbsp;are with 1 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternova A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lodshusvej 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4230 Sk\u00e6lsk\u00f8r<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><br>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Biologists Italia Laboratories SRL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Via Filippo Serpero 2 20060 Masate (Milano)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hydroxocobalamin Alternova is a B 12 vitamin preparation. 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