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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:36 PM IST
PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It contains Folic acid, Mecobalamin, and Nicotinamide. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Mecobalamin/Methylcobalamin/Vitamin B12 regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Nicotinamide helps replenish the energy in the body cells and provides essential nutrients.
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Synonym

FOLIC ACID+MECOBALAMIN+NIACINAMIDE

Manufacturer/Marketer

Pace Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML

PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML belongs to the class of nutritional supplements primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body cannot absorb or get enough nutrients from food. It could lead to various health problems, including defective bone growth, skin disorders, digestive issues, and dementia (memory loss).

PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML contains Folic acid, Mecobalamin, and Nicotinamide. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Mecobalamin/Methylcobalamin/Vitamin B12 regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Nicotinamide helps replenish the energy in the body cells and provides essential nutrients.

Your doctor will decide the duration based on your medical condition. Sometimes, PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML may cause common side effects like nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhoea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please contact your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are using prescription or non-prescription drugs and herbal products before starting PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML, please inform your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before taking PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML. Avoid alcohol absorption since it may interfere with the absorption of PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML. This injection is not recommended for newborns or infants.

Uses of PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Medicinal Benefits

PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It contains Folic acid, Mecobalamin, and Nicotinamide. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Mecobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Nicotinamide helps replenish the energy in the body cells and provides essential nutrients.

Directions for Use

It will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML

  • Nausea
  • Upset stomach
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor know if you have a medical history of bleeding problems (low platelets), diabetes, gout, liver/kidney diseases, pernicious anaemia, and stomach ulcer problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML. Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. It is not recommended to consume alcohol while being treated with PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML may interact with blood thinners (warfarin), antibiotics (chloramphenicol, tetracycline), gout medicine (colchicine), anti-diabetics (metformin), anti-ulcer drugs (cimetidine, omeprazole), anti-cancer drugs (methotrexate), fits medicines (phenytoin), chemotherapy medicines (raltitrexed), and antiparasitics (pyrimethamine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Excessive alcohol consumption reduces absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), diabetes, gout, liver/kidney diseases, stomach ulcers, and allergic reactions to medicines.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • COLCHICINE
  • METFORMIN
  • CIMETIDINE
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • METHOTREXATE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • RALTITREXED
  • PYRIMETHAMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, salmon, shellfish, oysters, clams, dark green vegetables such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpea.

  • Try folate-rich food sources like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid.

  • Sprinkle sunflower seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. 

  • Include fruits like citrus, banana, and watermelon in your diet.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Avoid excess fatty foods. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when your nutrient intake exceeds the body's recommended requirement. It can lead to various health problems like a weak immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol consumption reduces absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML.

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Pregnancy

Caution

PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML should be used during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Inform your doctor before taking PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Safe

PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML is usually safe and does not alter your ability to drive. However, do not drive or operate machinery if you are not mentally alert and focused or experience any tiredness.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have liver diseases before taking PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML. Your dosage may be adjusted based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have kidney diseases before taking PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML. Your dosage may be adjusted based on your condition.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will prescribe the dosage of PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML based on the child's age and weight. However, it is not recommended for newborns or infants.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

168, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata - 700 007 WB, India
Other Info - PAC0202

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FAQs

PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML is used to manage and treat Nutritional deficiencies.
PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML is a dietary supplement that contains Folic acid, Mecobalamin, and Nicotinamide. When you lack these vitamins, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML helps normalise these deficient levels. Collectively, PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML treats nutritional deficiencies.
Consult your doctor before taking PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML with other nutritional supplements. Taking similar nutritional supplements might lead to a vitamin overdose or side effects.
Nicotinamide may alter blood sugar levels. Hence, it is advised to consult your doctor if you have diabetes.
PACEVIT B INJECTION 1ML may cause diarrhoea in some people. Drink plenty of fluids and eat non-spicy meals if you experience diarrhoea. If the condition persists or worsens, consult a doctor.

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