Avitron V100mg

Indication

Beriberi and Wernick's encephalopathy, neuritis associated with pregnancy and pellagra.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

Treatment and prophylaxis of mild chronic thiamine deficiency Adult: 10-25 mg daily in single or divided doses. Thiamine deficiency Adult: 1 tablet... View More

Child Dose

Thiamine deficiency 10-50 mg/day PO in divided doses Beriberi 10-25 mg IV/IM qDay (if crtically ill) or 10-50 mg/dose PO qDay for at least 2 weeks,... View More

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity

Mode of Action

Thiamine, a water soluble vitamin, combines with ATP to form thiamine pyrophosphate, an essential coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism.

Precaution

Parenteral admin. Increased daily requirements in pregnancy and lactation.

Side Effect

IV: Warm sensation, tingling, pruritus, pain, urticaria, weakness, sweating, nausea, restlessness, tightness of the throat, angioedema, respiratory dist... View More

Interaction

May enhance the effect of neuromuscular blocking agents.