MeditoX Vita B1 Injection (Fursultiamine Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

For fursultiamine, the usual adult dosage is 5 to 100 mg per day administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously. Adjust dosage appropriately based on symptoms.

This medication is an ampoule injection; care must be taken when cutting the glass container to avoid the risk of glass fragments entering. Special attention is required when used in children or the elderly. Patients with a history of allergy to this medication or its components should not use it. Patients with a past history of drug allergy reactions should exercise caution when using this medication. Rarely, severe allergic reactions may cause shock; if symptoms such as hypotension, chest pain, or difficulty breathing occur during administration, the infusion must be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be provided. Moreover, if symptoms of allergy such as rash appear, use should be discontinued. Gastrointestinal symptoms may occasionally include nausea, vomiting, glossitis, and sometimes diarrhea. Symptoms such as headache or frequent urination may also appear from time to time. Pain may occur in the vein during intravenous administration, so the injection rate should be adjusted as slowly as possible. To prevent bacterial contamination when using the injection solution, any remaining liquid should not be reused. When cutting the ampoule, hold the marked part of the ampoule head upward and gently press downward to cut, ensuring to clean the upper part of the ampoule with an alcohol swab to prevent contamination. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers to prevent accidents and to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• hypotension
• chest pain
• difficulty breathing

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• glossitis
• diarrhea
• headache
• frequent urination
• rash

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that can block light, at a temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, which is room temperature. Proper storage in this manner helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

A colorless, odorless liquid with a slightly bitter taste, filled in a brown ampoule containing a clear liquid.

Package unit

10 ampoules/box [10 mL/ampoule x 10]