℞ Prescription injectable Neurology
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thiamine 100mg/ml
100mg liquid
- • Critical Emergency Treatment: It is primarily used to treat life-threatening neurological conditions like Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and severe beriberi (heart failure or nerve damage caused by extreme Vitamin B1 deficiency).
- • Fast-Acting Delivery: It bypasses the digestive system via a deep intramuscular (IM) injection or slow intravenous (IV) infusion for rapid absorption when oral pills cannot be used or absorbed.
- • Clinical Supervisions Required: It must be administered exclusively by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting to safely monitor the patient.
- • Severe Allergy Risk: While thiamine is a standard nutrient, repeated injections carry a rare but severe risk of life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
- • Dextrose Protocol: In malnourished individuals, thiamine must be given before or alongside intravenous glucose/dextrose to prevent triggering sudden neurological damage.
Specifications
| Composition | thiamine 100mg/ml |
|---|---|
| Strength | 100mg |
| Dosage form | liquid |
| Pack size | 5*5ml |
| Route | Route: Administered either via a deep intramuscular (IM) injection or a slow intravenous (IV) infusion. IV administration is heavily preferred for critical neurological emergencies like Wernicke's encephalopathy. |
Indications
- Parenteral thiamine is reserved for severe clinical conditions where oral administration is impossible (due to severe nausea, vomiting, or malabsorption) or where rapid restoration is critical to prevent permanent damage.
Dosage and administration
- 100mg
For use by registered medical practitioners, hospitals and laboratories only. Refer to the full prescribing information before use.
