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Which Is The Best Medicine For Vitamin B12 Deficiency In Elderly Man?

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Posted on Tue, 14 May 2013
Question: Which is the best available medicine in India for Vitamin B12 deficiency in elderly man.
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Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal (13 minutes later)
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
I appreciate your efforts for medical consultation in so much distress.

There is several preparation of B12 like Vibrania and Rejunex. Following is cheap, good quality and easily available B12 preparation.

Inj Neurobion forte 1 injection daily Intramuscularly under physician supervision,
then Tab Neurobion forte 3 times a day for 10 days,
then 2 times a day for 3 months.

If you have problem with injection, you can start with tablet in above mentioned pattern.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups.

Wish you good health.
Regards,

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Which Is The Best Medicine For Vitamin B12 Deficiency In Elderly Man?

Hello,
Thanks for your query.
I appreciate your efforts for medical consultation in so much distress.

There is several preparation of B12 like Vibrania and Rejunex. Following is cheap, good quality and easily available B12 preparation.

Inj Neurobion forte 1 injection daily Intramuscularly under physician supervision,
then Tab Neurobion forte 3 times a day for 10 days,
then 2 times a day for 3 months.

If you have problem with injection, you can start with tablet in above mentioned pattern.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups.

Wish you good health.
Regards,