Vitamin B Complex Injectable

What is Vitamin B Complex?
Vitamin B Complex is used to prevent and treat Vitamin B deficiencies in multiple species. Injectable prescription B Vitamin Complex usually contains thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacinamide, d-panthenol, and cyanocobalamin.

Who is it for?
Vitamin B Complex is for multiple species including dogs and cats.

What are the benefits?

*	Prescription Vitamin B Complex in injectable form for multiple species
*	Prevents and treats conditions associated with Vitamin B deficiency
*	Vitamin B Complex is commonly used in animals that have long convalescence

Vitamin B Complex is used in the prevention and treatment of conditions associated with Vitamin B deficiency. It is most commonly used in animals that are not eating adequately, or have a debilitating disease, liver condition, or long convalescence after major surgery. Vitamin B Complex usually contains thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacinamide, d-panthenol, and cyanocobalamin. Syringes with needles are available for administration.

How does Vitamin B Complex work?
Vitamin B Complex prevents and treats Vitamin B deficiency by providing a source of B Vitamins. Injectable prescription Vitamin B Complex usually contains thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacinamide, d-panthenol, and cyanocobalamin.

Is there a generic equivalent available?
This is a generic medication.

How is it given?
Vitamin B Complex may be given subcutaneously (subQ, under the skin) or intramuscularly (IM, into the muscle). Always use a new sterile needle and syringe for each injection. When finished, place the needle and syringe in a puncture-resistant container.

Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian. This medication should only be given to the pet for whom it was prescribed.

What results can I expect?
Vitamin B Complex is used to treat vitamin deficiencies and as a supportive aid in ill or recovering pets. Its effect is not seen immediately, but over a course of time, and often multiple injections.

What form(s) does it come in?
Injectable solution.

Syringes with needles are available for administration.

Please click on "More Information" for possible drug and food interactions with this medication.

Brand Name
None

Pronunciation
Vi-ta-min-BEE

Common Drug Name
Vitamin B Complex

What should I discuss with my veterinarian while considering Vitamin B Complex?
Talk to your veterinarian about what type of outcome is expected. Have your veterinarian explain the other treatment options that may be available to treat your pet's condition.

Have your veterinarian or veterinary staff show you how to measure the appropriate dose and how to administer the injection.

Notify your veterinarian of any other medications or supplements your pet is taking, and if your pet has had any reactions to previous medications.

What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once.

What is the most important information I should know?
Understand how to properly measure and administer this medication.

Who should not take it?
Not for use in animals hypersensitive (allergic) to thiamine or any of the other ingredients. Do not give intravenously (in the vein, IV).

What side effects may be seen when taking Vitamin B Complex?
If your pet experiences an allergic reaction to the medication, signs may include facial swelling, hives, scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, shock, seizures, pale gums, cold limbs, or coma.

How is it stored?
Store in a tight, light-resistant, childproof container at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

What should I do if I know of or suspect there has been an overdose?
If you know or suspect your pet has had an overdose, contact your veterinarian immediately.

What should I avoid when giving my pet Vitamin B Complex?
Notify your veterinarian of any other medications, including vitamins and supplements your pet is taking while your pet is receiving Vitamin B Complex.

Where is more information available?
Ask your veterinarian, consult with one of our pharmacists at 1-800-447-3021, or see the Patient Information Sheet on this medication.

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