Among the variety of vitamins and microelements in pharmacology, substances of group B stand out. These are thiamine, riboflavin, cyanocobalamin, pyridoxine, biotin, nicotinic and folic acids. Pharmacology recognizes these substances not just biologically active, but classifies them as drugs with medicinal effects. The names of the B vitamins in the ampoules are different. You can familiarize yourself with them in this article, as well as learn about the principles of their action, contraindications and side effects from taking.
Interesting facts about B vitamins
Those people who often adhere to strict diets and like to arrange therapeutic fasting are more likely to be diagnosed with a deficiency of riboflavin and thiamine. With poor nutrition, this is an inevitable result.
Representatives of the fair sex suffer from a deficiency of this group of vitamins several times more often than men. Therefore, they need to take a course of injections of B vitamins in ampoules (the names of which are presented below) as a prophylaxis two or three times a year.
Cyanocobalamin, pyridoxine and thiamine (vitamin B 12 , B 6 , B 1 , respectively) are practically not absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, to achieve a therapeutic result, it is necessary to use either combined injection preparations, or inject each vitamin separately intramuscularly.
Vitamin injections are painful. To reduce the discomfort from the injection, you need to relax the buttock and think about something abstract. Then the injection process will take place with a minimum of pain.
Indications for use. Why do our body need these substances?
The benefits of this category of vitamins are difficult to overestimate. Not without reason, from the whole variety of vitamins and minerals, it was this group that was recognized as a medicine, and not a biologically active supplement.
Indications for the use of B vitamins in ampoules (the names and description of each agent will be presented below):
- disturbances in the central nervous system;
- insomnia and sleep problems of any etiology;
- mental retardation in children;
- delayed psycho-speech development in children;
- some psychiatric diagnoses;
- disturbances in the functioning of the vestibular apparatus;
- chronic alcoholism and drug addiction;
- dermatitis and other skin diseases;
- alopecia (baldness) in men and women.
Each individual vitamin or drug is more or less active against each of the listed diseases.
Thiamine preparations in ampoules and their benefits
Thiamine, or Vitamin B 1, is a fuel for the human central nervous system. A well-completed course of this vitamin can save hundreds of thousands of nerve cells (neurons). And sometimes even restore part of the already destroyed.
If a deficiency of thiamine occurs (this can be seen in the results of a blood test to which a neuropathologist directs the patient before prescribing treatment), then it is worth injecting a course of Thiamine Chloride. It costs inexpensively - a package with 10 ampoules is about fifty rubles. The drug belongs to the list of medicines vital to humans.
After a course of thiamine, the patient's condition changes: he becomes more alert, vitality is added, irritability and anxiety are gone. If there were problems with sleep or insomnia, then they become much less pronounced. Thiamine also has beneficial effects on adolescent skin quality. In some cases, dermatologists prescribe it for purulent boils, seborrhea, acne.
Medicines with cyanocobalamin
Vitamin B 12 , or cyanocobalamin, affects blood composition. Effective for increasing the body's resistance to viruses and infections. Beneficial effect on the process of mitosis and cell division. Accelerates hair and nail growth. Improves the appearance of the skin. The course of cyanocobalamin is an excellent prevention of the development of purulent furunculosis.
Cyanocobalamin can be taken in the form of capsules and tablets, and put injections in the gluteus maximus muscle or thigh. Tablets that contain cyanocobalamin in sufficient amounts:
- "Doppelherz asset" (vitamins of group B);
- "Alphabet Classic";
- "Vitrum Classic";
- "Perfect";
- "Animal Pak" (vitamins for athletes).
As for the injectable form, you can use the drug "Cyanocobalamin", in the package of which there are ten ampoules with a reddish solution of vitamin. Or try the combined preparations for intramuscular administration - "Neuromultivitis", "Combilipen".
Injectable pyridoxine: benefits and harms
Vitamin B 6 , or pyridoxine, is considered a beauty vitamin. It can prevent baldness (except when alopecia is triggered by hormonal problems) and skin problems. Dermatologists often prescribe a course of pyridoxine in ampoules for furunculosis, psoriasis, dermatitis of various etiologies, acne. Injections are very painful, but for the sake of the result it is worth to be patient.
Pyridoxine ampoules can be bought at any pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. The cost of one package (ten ampoules) is about fifty rubles. The drug is produced by many domestic pharmaceutical companies.
Alas, in about 15% of the adult population, pyridoxine causes an allergic reaction. This is the most problematic vitamin of group B, which often provokes skin itching and hives. After withdrawal of injections or tablets, symptoms immediately disappear. So people prone to allergic reactions should be careful with pyridoxine.
The use of riboflavin in ampoules
Vitamin B 2 , or riboflavin, is a leader among its counterparts in beneficial properties. This medication has the following indications for use:
- keratitis, iritis, conjunctivitis;
- purulent furunculosis, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne;
- viral hepatitis;
- intoxication with alcohol abuse;
- chronic cholecystitis;
- chronic liver disease;
- endocrine diseases;
- myopia, astigmatism;
- diseases of the nervous system.
Often, patients are surprised by the fact that riboflavin is prescribed for liver diseases. In fact, this vitamin has a very beneficial effect on the cells of this organ, preventing fatty degeneration.
Of all the other B vitamins for children, riboflavin is the most beneficial. It is optimal to use it in the injectable form, since this substance is not completely absorbed from capsules and tablets. Regardless of age, at least one ampoule should be used per day, which is equivalent to 50 mg of riboflavin.
Vitamins of group B in a child can provoke allergic reactions. Therefore, before starting use, you should consult your doctor and establish the optimal duration of administration and dosage.
Injectable Nicotinic Acid
This substance also belongs to B vitamins and is a part of many combined injection complexes. Niacin is used in the treatment of the following conditions:
- alopecia (baldness) in men and women;
- purulent furunculosis, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne;
- myopia, astigmatism;
- obesity;
- delayed psycho-speech development in children;
- head injuries;
- chronic alcoholism and drug addiction.
In a pharmacy, you can buy an over-the-counter package of this drug, in which there are ten ampoules. Nicotinic acid is introduced in a standard manner into the gluteus maximus muscle or thigh. The cost of one package of the drug is about one hundred rubles.
Niacin perfectly stimulates the blood circulation of the head and upper body, so after the injection, pinching sensations may occur in the face, shoulders, neck. Do not be afraid of this effect. On the contrary, it indicates that at the moment the bloodstream carries beneficial substances and trace elements to every corner of the body.
"Kombilipen" - B vitamins in ampoules
The name of this drug is rarely familiar to anyone. And meanwhile, it is one of the most effective and cheapest combined injectable medicines, which includes the entire palette of B vitamins.
"Combilipen" contains per 1 ml:
- 50 mg of thiamine hydrochloride;
- 50 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride;
- 500 μg cyanocobalamin;
- 10 mg lidocaine;
- sodium hydroxide;
- potassium hexacyanoferrate;
- water for injection.
Solution for injections "Beviplex" has a similar composition. At the price of "Combilipen" and "Beviplex" are approximately the same. Beviplex will have to buy water for injection and dilute the powder inside the ampoules on its own. The injections are very painful. One of the advantages of Beviplex is the fact that it contains riboflavin, which is absent in Combibipene.
"Neuromultivit" - the most popular injectable preparation of B vitamins
The drug is produced abroad, this is due to its relatively high cost. Release form: ampoules for injection and capsules for oral administration. Neuropathologists usually prescribe a remedy in injections, so it is better absorbed.
One ampoule contains:
- thiamine hydrochloride 100.00 mg;
- pyridoxine hydrochloride 200.00 mg;
- cyanocobalamin 0.20 mg.
As can be seen from the composition, the drug does not contain riboflavin - it will have to be taken additionally in tablets or injected.
Milgamma and Trigamma: what is the difference
"Milgamma" is a complex action drug for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system, musculoskeletal system. The complex includes neurotropic compounds, which are the main active substances: thiamine, pyridoxine, cyanocobalamin. According to the instructions for use with Milgamma, with intramuscular administration, the development of allergic reactions to the components of the drug is possible.
In connection with foreign production, the cost of Milgamma is quite high. Neurologists often recommend replacing this drug with cheap analogues of Russian production, for example, Trigamma, Combibipen, Beviplex.
The composition of Trigamma is in no way inferior to Milgamma, and it is more profitable to buy a domestic drug at a cost.
"Neurobion" - B vitamins in ampoules
The name of this drug immediately reports that it is neuroactive. Most often, this drug in ampoules is prescribed by neuropathologists to their patients with insomnia, increased anxiety, irritability. It is also effective for pain provoked by osteochondrosis.
The solution for injections "Neurobion" contains the whole complex of B vitamins, with the exception of nicotinic acid and riboflavin. This is an excellent analogue to the more expensive Neuromultivit. The injections of Neurobion are rather painful when injected, so that you can inject 0.1 mg of lidocaine into the syringe - this will reduce the intensity of pain. The drug should be administered intramuscularly - in the gluteus maximus muscle or thigh.
Blagomaks: benefits and harms
This drug is biologically active and not a drug. It is used as a biologically active food supplement - an additional source of vitamins B 2 , B 3 , B 5 , B 6 , B 9 , B 12 , and inositol (B 8 ).
“Blagomax” is a complex of B vitamins, which will help both students and schoolchildren during a busy examination period, and an elderly person in a period of anxiety. The spectrum of action of this dietary supplement is wide: it is prescribed for osteochondrosis, dementia, and cognitive impairment. "Blagomax" is a complex of B vitamins, which has practically no side effects and contraindications.
Foods rich in B vitamins
If you bring the diet to the ideal, taking pills or injections will not be needed. What foods contain B vitamins:
- chicken and quail eggs;
- nuts: peanuts, almonds, pistachios;
- beef liver;
- turkey poultry;
- cod;
- spinach and celery.
Nutritionists recommend including in your diet dishes from beef liver and tongue - this will help prevent the development of a deficiency of almost all B vitamins.