BBS Injection (Fursultiamine Hydrochloride) (Ampoule)

Adult dosage

As fursultiamine, typically 5 to 100 mg is administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously to adults per day. The dosage may be adjusted according to symptoms.

This drug is in glass ampoule form, making it at risk of containing glass fragments during use; therefore, great care should be taken when cutting the ampoule. Special caution is required when administering to children or the elderly. It should not be used in patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to the ingredients contained in this drug. Caution should be exercised in administering to patients with a previous history of drug hypersensitivity. Rarely, serious allergic reactions like shock may occur, so the patient’s condition should be closely monitored during administration. If symptoms such as drop in blood pressure, chest pain, or shortness of breath occur, administration should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment obtained. Additionally, skin reactions such as rashes or gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, diarrhea, headache, and frequent urination may occur, so the patient should inform their doctor if any symptoms arise. This drug may cause pain at the injection site when administered intravenously; thus, it is advisable to inject it as slowly as possible. To prevent bacterial contamination, any remaining drug should not be reused. When cutting the ampoule, the label at the head of the ampoule should be facing up and cut with force in the opposite downward direction while cleaning the upper part with an alcohol swab to prevent foreign substance contamination. This medication should be stored in a safe location out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided to prevent accidents or deterioration of the drug quality.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• hypotension
• chest pain
• respiratory distress

Mild side effects

• Rash
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomatitis
• diarrhea
• headache
• frequent urination

This drug should be stored in a closed container that can block light, and the storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the drug over time.

Appearance

This medication is a colorless and odorless liquid with a slightly bitter taste, filled in a brown ampoule containing a clear liquid.

Package unit

10mL x 10 ampoules, 10mL x 25 ampoules