{"id":19224,"date":"2022-03-04T16:15:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T16:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19224"},"modified":"2022-03-07T16:24:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T16:24:21","slug":"novavita","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/novavita\/","title":{"rendered":"Novavita – Cyanocobalamin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1 mg film-coated tablets
cyanocobalamin<\/a> ( vitamin B 12<\/sub> )<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Novavita is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Novavita contains the active substance cyanocobalamin,\u00a0vitamin\u00a0B\u00a012.<\/sub>\u00a0This is a vital\u00a0vitamin, which i.a.\u00a0needed for normal blood formation and the normal functioning of the nervous system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Novavita is given in case of vitamin B 12<\/sub> deficiency and when there is a risk that vitamin B 12<\/sub> deficiency will occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin\u00a0B\u00a012<\/sub>\u00a0deficiency can e.g.\u00a0develop if\u00a0vitamin E\u00a0can not be absorbed by the body normally from food.\u00a0This can be due to a gastrointestinal disease but can also be the result of e.g.\u00a0a gastric ulcer operation or other bowel operation.\u00a0Vitamin\u00a0B\u00a012\u00a0deficiency can also occur if you take certain medicines that are used for\u00a0inflammation\u00a0in the gastrointestinal tract for a long time.

The cyanocobalamin contained in Novavita may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need to know before using Novavita<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do not use Novavita:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  • if you are allergic to cyanocobalamin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Novavita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Other medicines and Novavita<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0Special medicines used in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • severe infection ( aminoglycosides )<\/li>
    • tuberculosis , chronic bleeding inflammation of the intestine (aminosalicylic acid)<\/li>
    • epilepsy ( antiepileptics )<\/li>
    • diabetes (eg metformin )<\/li>
    • eye infection (chloramphenicol)<\/li>
    • to reduce the amount of cholesterol (fat) in the blood (cholestyramine)<\/li>
    • to correct potassium deficiency (potassium salts)<\/li>
    • high blood pressure (methyldopa)<\/li>
    • to inhibit stomach acid (eg omeprazole and cimetidine).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Novavita with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The tablet should preferably be taken on an empty stomach, between meals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      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


      Cyanocobalamin passes into breast milk, but no effects on breast-fed infants\/infants are expected, at\u00a0therapeutic doses\u00a0of Novavita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Novita does not influence the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to use Novavita<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

      In case of confirmed\u00a0vitamin\u00a0B\u00a012<\/sub>\u00a0deficiency, your doctor will determine the\u00a0dose\u00a0one, and adjust it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


      For maintenance treatment, the recommended dose for adults is 1 tablet daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


      At the beginning of treatment, a higher\u00a0dose\u00a0is often prescribed.\u00a0The tablet should preferably be taken on an empty stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you use more Novavita than you should  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


      There are usually no signs of overdose with Novavita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you forget to use Novavita<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Skip the missed\u00a0dose\u00a0one and take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0as usual.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you stop using Novavita<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Treatment with\u00a0vitamin\u00a0B\u00a012<\/sub>\u00a0must last a lifetime if it is a result of a chronic poor uptake from the intestine.\u00a0You mustn’t stop taking the tablets, even if you feel healthy.\u00a0Then B\u00a012<\/sub>\u00a0deficiency eventually develops again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


      If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


      Serious\u00a0side effects\u00a0The
      following\u00a0side effects\u00a0are very serious and may require immediate treatment.\u00a0If any of the following\u00a0side effects\u00a0occur, stop taking Novavita and contact your doctor immediately if the following serious\u00a0side effects\u00a0occur:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


      Rare <\/strong> side effects ( <\/strong>affects up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives and difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n


        Other side effects that may occur:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


        Rare <\/strong> side effects ( <\/strong>affects up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Allergic reactions, with itching and swelling, fever, rash, hives.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          How to store Novavita<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


          No special storage instructions.

          Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.\u00a0date.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.

          Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          • The active substance is cyanocobalamin ( vitamin B 12<\/sub> ). 1 film-coated tablet contains 1 mg cyanocobalamin.<\/li>
          • The other ingredients are: mannitol (E421); pregelatinized starch; microcrystalline cellulose (E460); magnesium stearate (E470b), stearic acid, hypromellose (E464), macrogol, titanium dioxide (dye 171), erythrosine (dye E 127), iron oxide (dye E 172)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Appearance<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Film-coated tablet: pink, round, biconvex tablet, diameter 8.1 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


            Pack sizes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Plastic jar (HDPE): 30, 50, 60, 100, 105, 110, 120, 125, 250 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Blister (Alu-PVC \/ PVDC): 30, 50, 60 and 100 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


            Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Alternova A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Lodshusvej 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            4230 Sk\u00e6lsk\u00f8r<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n


            Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Energizer 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Saneca Pharmaceuticals as<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Nitrianska 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            92027 Hlohovec<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Slovakia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Sweden, Finland: Novavita<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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