Description
Composition
Tablet:
Each Ethibion tablet contains 100 mg Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit-B1) BP, 200 mg Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit-B6) BP and 200 µg Cyanocobalamin (Vit-B12) BP
Pharmacology
Ethibion is a combination of Thiamine (Vit-B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit-B6) &Cyanocobalamin (Vit-B12). These vitamins plays an essential role as co-enzyme in the cellular biochemical metabolism in the nervous system. Thus the combination normalizes metabolic condition of nerve cell and improves its condition. Ethibion supports the Regeneration of nerve fibers and myelin sheath be activation of the metabolism & the Natural repair mechanism.
Indication
Ethibion tablet is indicated where a deficiency of the relevant vitamins exists. It is indicated for the treatment of following diseases-
Polyneuropathy of any origin such as- Diabetic, Alcoholic or Toxic neuropathies
Neuritis
Neuralgia
Cervical Syndrome
Shoulder-arm syndrome
Lumbago
Sciatica
Myalgia
Inter costal neuralgia
Herpes Zoster
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Supportive treatment in facial paresis.
Dosage & Adminstration
Ethibion maybe administered in a dose of 1 to 3 tablets daily or as directed by the physician. Ethibion may be given to children.
Side Effects
Ethibion is generally well tolerated. In rare cases few allergic responses maybe seen.
Precaution
Cyanocobalamin should not be given before a diagnosis has been fully established Because of the possibility of masking symptoms of sub-acute degeneration of the spinal cord. Cyanocobalamin is not a suitable form of Vitamin B12 for the treatment of optic neuropathies associated with raised plasma concentrations of cyanocobalamin.
Contraindication
Ethibion should not be used in patients on Levodopa therapy. Hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Use in pregnancy:
Ethibion is safe for pregnant woman.
Use in lactation:
It is not known whether thiamine (Vitamin B1) is excreted in breast milk or not, but may be taken cautiously during lactation. Vitamin B6 & B12 have no adverse effect during lactation.
Commercial Packing:
Ethibion Tablet: Each pack contains 30 tablets in plastic bottle and 5 x 10 in PVDC Blister.
