Vitamo Injection (D-Panthenol)

Adult administration

As D-Panthenol, 20-100 mg is administered intramuscularly or intravenously once daily 1-2 times. For postoperative bowel paralysis, 50-500 mg is administered once daily 1-3 times and may be increased up to 6 times as needed. Adjustments should be made according to age and symptoms. For intravenous administration, this medication should be mixed with intravenous fluids such as glucose injection solution or lactate Ringer's solution and slowly infused intravenously.

Care should be taken when opening the ampoule, as glass fragments may mix in. It is generally recommended not to administer this medication to children or the elderly. This medication should not be used by patients with hemophilia. If symptoms of hypertension occur, the use of this medication should be stopped. There may be allergic reactions such as itching, skin rashes, or respiratory difficulties during use. Rarely, digestive symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea may occur. Caution is needed when used with certain anesthetics, as it may cause respiratory distress. Blood pressure may slightly decrease, and excitement may occur in the elderly. This medication should not be administered intravenously alone, and intervals between administration with other drugs should be maintained. Particularly after using sympathomimetics or specific anesthetics, a certain time interval should be maintained for safety. There is a risk of allergic reactions when used with antibiotics, anesthetics, or barbiturates. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this medication only after carefully considering its benefits and risks. The safety of this medication in children has not been sufficiently confirmed, so it should be used with caution. It may not be effective for patients with hypokalemia or mechanical bowel obstruction.

Serious side effects

Hives, respiratory distress

Mild side effects

• Itching
• rash pain
• red spots on the skin
• generalized dermatitis
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• slight decrease in blood pressure
• mild excitement

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that can block light, and the temperature should be maintained between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius in the refrigerator. Storing it this way can help maintain the effect of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

A brown ampoule containing a white to yellowish solution

Package unit

2mL × 50 ampoules