Scanneuron drug: What you need to know

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The article was written by Pharmacist Nguyen Thi Bich Phuong - Clinical Pharmacist, Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.
Scanneuron is a vitamin mixture prepared in the form of film-coated tablets and administered orally. The drug is effective in the supportive treatment of disorders of the nervous system such as neuralgia.

1. Composition and uses of the drug Scanneuron


Scanneuron medicine contains ingredients: Thiamin nitrate (Vitamin B1) 100mg, Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 200mg, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 200 micrograms The drug works in supportive treatment of nervous system disorders such as nerve pain. neuropathy, peripheral neuritis, optic neuritis, diabetic and alcoholic neuritis, polyneuritis, paresthesia, sciatica and convulsions due to increased excitability central nervous system. In addition, additional drugs can be used during the use of some drugs: such as Isoniazid (INH) in the treatment of tuberculosis, reserpine in the treatment of hypertension or psychomotor agitation, phenothiazine in the treatment of pathology. schizophrenia.

2. Dosage and usage of the drug Scanneuron

Recommended dosage is 1-3 tablets/day; Use as directed by your doctor.

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3. Scanneuron side effects


Possible serious side effects: Allergies, anaphylaxis. Other side effects of Scanneuron are very rare, dependent on the vitamin components of the drug: + Vitamin B1: Rare reactions such as: sweating, acute hypertension, skin rash, itching, urticaria.
+ Vitamin B6: Long-term use (more than 40 days) with a dose of ≥200mg can cause neuropathy: Severe peripheral neuritis manifests from unsteady gait and numbness of the feet to numbness and clumsiness. hand. The condition can be reversed when the drug is stopped, although there are still some sequelae. There are also some other rare side effects such as: drowsiness, headache, drowsiness, acidosis, decreased folic acid, increased liver enzymes, nausea and vomiting.
+ Vitamin B12 : Rarely reactions such as: Fever, headache, dizziness, dizziness, acne-like reactions, skin redness, secondary arrhythmia.

4. Things to keep in mind while taking Scanneuron


Do not use the drug with the following subjects: + Patients with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug.
+ Melanoma: Because vitamin B12 is involved in the development of high-growth tissues, there is a risk of promoting the progression of these tumors.

Người bệnh mẫn cảm với các thành phần có trong thuốc Scanneuron cần thông báo với bác sĩ trước khi kê đơn
Người bệnh mẫn cảm với các thành phần có trong thuốc Scanneuron cần thông báo với bác sĩ trước khi kê đơn

Use caution on the following subjects: + Safety and effectiveness in children have not been evaluated.
+ Using a dose of 200mg per day, lasting for more than 30 days can cause vitamin B6 dependence syndrome and experience the side effects mentioned in section 3.
+ Vitamin B12 should not be used in patients with suspected vitamin B12 deficiency. without pre-diagnosis.
+ The composition of the drug has sugar. This medicine should not be used in patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

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Articles refer to the source:
Product information leaflet Vinmec drug use manual
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