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What are the possible side effects of Nova Plus?
Tablet: Gastrointestinal: Symptoms eg, anorexia, nausea or diarrhea may occur infrequently.
Dermatological: Skin rash may occur rarely.
Others: Prolonged use of larger doses of Nova Plus is not recommended for patients whose occupation requires handling of mercury or its compounds.
Injection: Hypersensitivity: Use of Nova Plus should be discontinued if symptoms of hypersensitivity eg, eruptions, occur.
Others: Pain and induration may infrequently occur at the site of IM injection and headache, sweating or hot sensation may rarely occur.
Tab: Treatment of peripheral neuropathies. Inj: Megaloblastic anemia due to vit B12 deficiency, peripheral neuropathies.
Nova Plus is a form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is important for the brain and nerves, and for the production of red blood cells.
Nova Plus is used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency. Nova Plus is sometimes used in people with pernicious anemia, diabetes, and other conditions.
Nova Plus may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Each ampoule also contains D-mannitol 50 mg as an additive. pH 5.3-7.3. Osmotic Pressure (to physiological saline): Approximately 1.
Mecobalamin is α-(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazolyl)-Co-methyl-cobamide.
Molecular Formula: C63H91CoN13O14P.
Molecular Weight: 1344.4.
Mecobalamin occurs as a dark red, odorless and almost tasteless crystal or crystalline powder. It is sparingly soluble in water, methanol and ethanol and practically insoluble in acetone, ether and chloroform. Mecobalamin is hygroscopic and decomposes upon exposure to light.
Nova Plus is an active form of vitamin B12, which is used to treat anemia as well as nerve damage with numbness, tingling, pain in various neurological disorders.
Tablet: Adults: Usual Daily Dose: 3 tabs, equivalent to a total of 1500 mcg of mecobalamin, administered orally in 3 divided doses. The dose should be adjusted according to age of patient and severity of symptoms.
Injection: Peripheral Neuropathies: The usual adult dosage is 1 amp, equivalent to 500 mcg of mecobalamin administered IM or IV 3 times a week. The dosage should be adjusted according to age of patient and severity of symptoms.
Megaloblastic Anemia: The usual adult dosage is 1 amp, equivalent to 500 mcg of mecobalamin administered IM or IV 3 times a week. After approximately 2 months of medication, the dose should be reduced to a single administration of 1 amp at 1- to 3-month intervals for maintenance therapy.