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Know your A, B, Cs: Riboflavin

FitSugar — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 02:00:00 -0800

How many times have you seen Riboflavin listed as an ingredient and thought "another food additive." Well it is not. Riboflavin is the scientific name for vitamin B2.

Like other B vitamins, Riboflavin aids in the production of metabolizing food by converting carbs into sugar which is burned to produce energy. B2 joins forces with the other B vitamins to break down fats and protein. It also promotes healthy skin, hair and nails and general good health.

Riboflavin is also used as food coloring because of its bright yellow-orange hue. It is the culprit for turning your pee that intense yellow if you take a multi-vitamin, which you should consider since the body does not store riboflavin.

Spinach and asparagus are both high in B2s as are milk, cheese, almonds, yeast and liver – does any one out there eat liver anymore? I am truly curious.

Wondering how much of Riboflavin you need - the RDA for adult women is 1.2 mg and a cup of spinach contains about 25% of your daily need. Worried that you are not getting enough of it? Signs of deficiency include cracked and red lips, inflammation of the lining of mouth and tongue, mouth ulcers, cracks at the corners of the mouth, and bloodshot or itchy eyes.

Vitamin B complex (By mouth)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:04:10 -0700

Overview

Introduction
Brand Name(s)
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
How to Use This Medicine
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Warnings While Using This Medicine
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

Introduction

Supplies your body with B vitamins. You might need extra B vitamins because of an illness or other medicines that you are using. You might not be getting enough B vitamins from the food you eat, or for other reasons.

Brand Name(s)

Metanx, Cerefolin, Lev-Tov, Super Dec B100, Rite Aid B-Complex, Super Quints-50, Mega-B, Rite Aid Balanced B 100, M2 B125, Vitamin B50 Balanced B-Complex, Family Pharmacy B100, Nephronex, Extress Super, Time-B-50, Orexin

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any kind of vitamin B.

How to Use This Medicine

Capsule, Long Acting Capsule, Liquid Filled Capsule, Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
Swallow the extended-release tablet, extended-release capsule, or liquid-filled capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet or capsule.
The chewable tablet must be chewed completely before you swallow it.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the liquid just before you use it.
If you are using the sublingual liquid, measure the liquid with the dropper that comes with the bottle. Squeeze the dropper to place the liquid under your tongue. Hold the liquid under your tongue for about 30 seconds, then swallow it.

If a dose is missed:

Missing a dose of a vitamin supplement is usually not a cause for concern.
If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Warnings While Using This Medicine

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Nausea, diarrhea, gas.

Review Date: 8/4/2008

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Know Your A, B, Cs: Vitamin B (How Many Are There?)

FitSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 03:00:00 -0700

There are eight B Vitamins to be exact, and they help maintain healthy skin and muscle tone, enhance your immune and nervous system functions, and promote cell growth and division.

They are water-soluble vitamins which means that your body can't store them. They need to be replenished daily because whatever the body doesn't use, gets flushed out in your urine.

The eight B vitamins are B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12 - and they all have other names that you're probably more familiar with.

Most people get these vitamins in the food they eat. If you have food restrictions, whether you don't eat meat, dairy products, eggs, or whole grains for whatever reason, you may need to take supplements. When a supplement has all 8 of these B vitamins, it's referred to as vitamin B complex. If you buy separate B vitamins, then they are referred to by their specific name (B1, B12, etc.)

Allow me to explain each one...

Vitamin	Benefits	Food Sources	RDA for women 19+
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	Helps the body convert carbohydrates and fat into energy; essential for normal growth and development; helps to maintain proper functioning of the heart and the nervous and digestive systems	Green peas, spinach, liver, beef, pork, navy beans, pinto beans, soybeans, nuts, bananas, whole grain and enriched cereals, and breads	1.4 mg/day
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	Required by the body for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins; helps with cellular processes	Asparagus, okra, chard, almonds, leafy greens, cottage cheese, milk, yogurt, meat, eggs, and fish	1.2 mg/day

Want to see the rest? Then read more

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	Necessary for energy metabolism in cells; DNA repair; produces several sex and stress-related hormones that are produced by the adrenal gland; helps remove toxins and chemicals from the body	Chicken, beef, tuna, salmon, milk, eggs, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, dates, sweet potatoes, asparagus, avocados, nuts, whole grains, beans, mushrooms, nutritional yeast	14 mg/day
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)	Required to sustain life; is critical in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins	Whole grain cereals, beans, eggs, meat, some energy drinks	5 mg/day
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine and Pyridoxamine)	Help enzymes do their job in the body; helps the nervous and immune systems function properly; necessary for overall good health	Nuts, liver, chicken, fish, green beans, salad greens, wheat germ, nutritional yeast, sea vegetables, and bananas	1.3 mg/day
Vitamin B7 (Biotin or Vitamin H)	Used in cell growth; the production of fatty acid; metabolism of fat; plays a role in the Krebs Cycle in which energy is released from food; helps with the transfer of carbon dioxide; helps maintain a steady blood sugar level; found in many cosmetic products to help with your skin and hair	Beans, nutritional yeast, cauliflower, chocolate, egg yolks, fish, liver, meat, molasses, dairy products, nuts, oatmeal, oysters, peanut butter, bananas, soy products, mushrooms, wheat germ, and whole grains	300 mcg/day
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)	Helps the body make healthy new cells; taken before and during pregnancy can help prevent major birth defects of the baby's brain and spine	Leafy greens such as spinach, dried beans and peas, sunflower seeds, oranges, asparagus, broccoli, liver, enriched cereal	400 mcg/day
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)	Necessary for the synthesis of red blood cells, the maintenance of the nervous system, and the growth and development of children	Animal products such as meat, eggs, dairy products, nutritional yeast, and fortified cereals	6 mcg/day

Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) (By mouth)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:04:08 -0700

Overview

Introduction
Brand Name(s)
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
How to Use This Medicine
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Warnings While Using This Medicine
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

Introduction

Cyanocobalamin (sye-an-oh-ko-BAL-a-min)

Supplies your body with vitamin B12. You might need a vitamin B12 supplement if your body has trouble using the vitamin B12 in the food you eat. You also might need vitamin B12 if you are a vegetarian, if you have had part of your stomach removed, or for other reasons. Prevents pernicious anemia, a blood problem caused by a lack of vitamin B12. Cyanocobalamin is another name for vitamin B12.

Brand Name(s)

Family Pharmacy Vitamin B12, PharmAssure Vitamin B-12, Twelve Resin-K, Good Neighbor Vitamin B12, Vitamist B12-500, B-12-SL, Mason Natural B-12

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), hydroxycobalamin, or cobalt (a metal).

How to Use This Medicine

Capsule, Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Lozenge, Dissolving Tablet, Liquid, Spray

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You might need to shake the liquid just before you use it. You may mix the oral liquid in some juice if you prefer.
Place the lozenge in your mouth or under your tongue and let it melt. Some brands of lozenges can also be swallowed. You might need to hold the medicine in your mouth for 30 seconds before you swallow it. Follow the directions on the medicine label.
Place the sublingual tablet under your tongue and let it melt. Some brands can also be swallowed. You might need to hold the medicine in your mouth for at least 30 seconds before you swallow. Follow the directions on the medicine label.
Spray the mouth spray on the inside of your cheek. Hold the medicine in your mouth for about 30 sections, then swallow.
Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

If a dose is missed:

If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using folic acid (folate) supplements.

Warnings While Using This Medicine

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or Leber's disease (an eye disease). Tell your doctor if you have low levels of iron in your blood.
Your doctor might need to check your blood at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Diarrhea.
Mild skin itching.

Review Date: 8/4/2008

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Pyridoxine (Vitamin B-6) (By mouth)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:49:10 -0700

Overview

Introduction
Brand Name(s)
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
How to Use This Medicine
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Warnings While Using This Medicine
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

Introduction

Pyridoxine (peer-i-DOX-een)

Helps patients who do not have enough vitamin B-6 in the body.

Brand Name(s)

Pyri-500, PharmAssure Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B6, Family Pharmacy Vitamin B6, Vitamin B-6, Vit B-6

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to pyridoxine (vitamin B-6)

How to Use This Medicine

Tablet, Long Acting Capsule, Liquid

Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.

If a dose is missed:

Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Missing one dose is generally not a cause for concern.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine

Store at room temperature in a closed container. Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking levodopa.
Follow your doctor's orders if he or she has given you a special diet. Whole-grain breads and cereals, fish, vegetables, beans, and red meat are all good sources of vitamin B-6 in the diet.

Warnings While Using This Medicine

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant (or become pregnant while taking this medicine) or are breastfeeding.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Clumsiness
Numbness of hands and feet
Upset stomach

Review Date: 8/4/2008

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Hepatitis B immune globulin (Injection)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:53:47 -0700

Overview

Introduction
Brand Name(s)
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
How to Use This Medicine
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Warnings While Using This Medicine
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

Introduction

Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (hep-a-TYE-tis B im-MYOON GLOB-yoo-lin)

Helps keep you from getting sick if you have been exposed to hepatitis B.

Brand Name(s)

HyperHEP B S/D, Nabi-HB, Bayhep B, Nabi-HB NovaPlus, HepaGam B

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any kind of immune globulin. Make sure your doctor knows if you have IgA deficiency, which is a rare problem with your immune system.

How to Use This Medicine

Injectable

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
This medicine works best if you receive it soon after being exposed to hepatitis B. If you had sexual contact with a person who has hepatitis B, you should receive this medicine within 14 days. If you were exposed some other way, you should receive this medicine within 24 hours of being exposed to hepatitis B.
You may need to have a second dose of medicine one month after the first dose. Make sure you understand the schedule if you need to have a second dose.
This medicine may be given to a baby if the baby's mother has hepatitis B. The baby is often given the medicine within 12 hours after birth. Ask your doctor about the schedule if your baby needs this medicine.
Hepatitis B vaccine is often used in addition to hepatitis B immune globulin. Make sure you understand if you also need the vaccine.

If a dose is missed:

Call your doctor, pharmacist, treatment clinic, or home health caregiver for instructions.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Talk to your doctor before getting flu shots or other vaccines within 3 months of receiving hepatitis B immune globulin. Vaccines may not work as well while you are using this medicine. It is okay to get the hepatitis B vaccine.

Warnings While Using This Medicine

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have bleeding problems

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Pain or redness where the shot was given
Headache, muscle pain

Review Date: 8/4/2008

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Dexpanthenol/niacinamide/vit b1/vit b2/vit b6 (Injection)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:10:47 -0700

Overview

Introduction
Brand Name(s)
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
How to Use This Medicine
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Warnings While Using This Medicine
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

Introduction

Dexpanthenol (dex-PAN-then-ol), Niacinamide (nye-a-SIN-a-mide), Pyridoxine (peer-i-DOX-een), Riboflavin (RYE-boe-flay-vin), Thiamine (THYE-a-min)

Provides your body with B vitamins in certain medical conditions or deficiencies. This medicine is a vitamin B-complex.

Brand Name(s)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to dexpanthenol, niacinamide, pyridoxine, riboflavin, thiamine, or benzyl alcohol.

How to Use This Medicine

Injectable

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins or as a shot into one of your muscles.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Do not use this medicine if it looks cloudy or if you can see anything floating in it. These particles should dissolve after shaking the medicine, if they don't, do not use this medicine.
Use a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

If a dose is missed:

Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine

If you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using other forms of vitamin B.

Warnings While Using This Medicine

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood.
Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body.
Pain in your lower leg (calf).
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, arms ankles or feet.
Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Mild diarrhea.
Mild skin rash.
Pain, itching, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed.

Review Date: 8/4/2008

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Vitamin B/vitamin C (By mouth)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:04:06 -0700

Overview

Introduction
Brand Name(s)
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
How to Use This Medicine
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Warnings While Using This Medicine
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

Introduction

Supplies your body with vitamin B and vitamin C. You might need extra vitamins because of an illness or other medicines that you are using. You might not be getting enough vitamins from the food you eat, or for other reasons.

Brand Name(s)

Vitaplex, Folbee Plus, Nephrocaps, Rena-Vite Rx, DexFol, Dialyvite, B-Compleet, Vitaroca, Strovite, Therobec, Formula B, Nephro-Vite Rx, Thex Forte, Allbee w/C, Total B w/C

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin C or any kind of vitamin B.

How to Use This Medicine

Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Capsule, Liquid Filled Capsule, Liquid

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
Swallow the extended-release tablet or liquid-filled capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet or capsule.
Measure the sublingual liquid with the dropper that comes with the bottle. Squeeze the dropper to place the liquid under your tongue. Hold the liquid under your tongue for about 30 seconds, then swallow it.

If a dose is missed:

Missing a dose of a vitamin supplement is usually not a cause for concern.
If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Warnings While Using This Medicine

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Nausea, diarrhea, gas.

Review Date: 8/4/2008

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Folic acid/cyanocobalamin (Vitamin b12)/pyridoxine (Vitamin b6) (By mouth)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:02:10 -0700

Overview

Introduction
Brand Name(s)
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
How to Use This Medicine
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Warnings While Using This Medicine
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

Introduction

Cyanocobalamin (sye-an-oh-ko-BAL-a-min), Folic Acid (FOE-lik As-id), Pyridoxine (peer-i-DOX-een)

Raises levels of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 in your blood, which could help lower the amount of homocysteine (an amino acid) in your blood. Too much homocysteine may lead to heart and blood vessel problems. This medicine is a combination of vitamins.

Brand Name(s)

Folbic, Foltx, Folbee, Folcaps, Folgard RX, ComBgen, Folplex 2.2, Folamin, Lev-Tov, Foleve, Foleve Plus, FaBB, Tri-B, Folgard, Foltabs 800

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to folic acid, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), or pyridoxine (vitamin B6).

How to Use This Medicine

Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

If a dose is missed:

If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using levodopa (Larodopa®) or phenytoin (Dilantin®).

Warnings While Using This Medicine

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a history of pernicious anemia (not enough vitamin B12).

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Feeling bloated or swollen
Feeling unusually sleepy or tired
Mild diarrhea
Skin tingling, burning, or itching

Review Date: 8/4/2008

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Hepatitis B vaccine (Injection)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:48:27 -0700

Overview

Introduction
Brand Name(s)
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
How to Use This Medicine
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Warnings While Using This Medicine
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

Introduction

Hepatitis B Vaccine (hep-ah-TY-tiss B vak-seen)

Prevents infection caused by hepatitis B virus.

Brand Name(s)

Engerix-B, Engerix-B Pediatric, Recombivax HB Pediatric/Adolescent, Recombivax HB

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

You should not receive this vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of hepatitis B vaccine, or if you are allergic to yeast.

How to Use This Medicine

Injectable

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
The vaccine requires 3 shots in the shoulder muscle.
After the first dose, two more doses are given 1 month and 6 months after the first dose, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Your nurse or doctor will give the shots.

If a dose is missed:

It is important that you receive all three doses at the right time. If you miss your scheduled shot, call your doctor to make another appointment as soon as possible.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using medicines that weaken your immune system, such as a steroid or cancer treatment.

Warnings While Using This Medicine

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have an immune system disorder (such as HIV), or an active infection with symptoms of fever or chills. Your doctor should know if you have multiple sclerosis, if you are allergic to latex rubber, or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a drug.
This vaccine may not protect you against hepatitis B if you are already infected at the time you receive the shot.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash.
Fast or pounding heartbeat.
Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches.
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach.
Light-headedness or fainting.
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Constipation, diarrhea, upset stomach.
Fever, chills, sweating.
Headache, dizziness, tiredness.
Mild skin rash or itching.
Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet.
Pain, redness, swelling, itching, bruising, or a lump under your skin where the shot is given.

Review Date: 8/4/2008

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