Neurobion (vitamin drug): what is it and what is it for?

This multivitamin complex is especially indicated to strengthen the immune system.

Like all other animals, humans need to eat to survive.. Our body is a complex machinery that requires multiple types of nutrients, such as proteins, lipids, fiber and minerals, carbohydrates... and vitamins.

The importance of vitamins is well known, as they are involved in a large number of fundamental processes: we need them for our body to function properly.

Most people obtain all the vitamins and nutrients they need through different actions, among which food and sun exposure stand out. However, sometimes there are circumstances and problems in which some pharmacological help may be necessary to combat its deficit, using, for example, different types of vitamin supplements.

One of them is Neurobionof which we are going to talk about in this article.

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What is Neurobion?

Neurobion or Nervobion is a drug or medication in the form of a multivitamin complex which is known to help fight inflammation and pain resulting from the lack of certain vitamins. Specifically, it is composed of a combination of three vitamins: B1, B6 and B12 (also called thiamine, pyrodoxin and cyanocobalamin).

These vitamins are important for the metabolism and transformation of food into energy, the production of blood cells and the proper functioning of the immune system, so that the absence or deficiency of these vitamins can have serious repercussions and often causes symptoms such as fatigue, tingling, pain, anemia, inflammation and even paralysis and loss of sensation.

This drug can be found mainly in two types of presentations: in tablet form for oral consumption (usually to be consumed with food) or in injectable form for intramuscular administration. In the latter, there are prefilled syringes with a double chamber or ampoules containing the contents to be injected.

It is metabolized in the liver (in the case of vitamin B12 it is also stored in this organ) and eliminated mainly through the kidneys in the case of vitamins B1 and B6, and through bile in the case of B12.

Main uses and indications

There are multiple conditions that can be alleviated or benefit from the administration of Neurobion.

As a multivitamin complex, one of the most frequent indications is in states of deprivation, deficit or lack of the vitamins of which it is composed, which in turn can be associated with different conditions.

Among these conditions we can find, but only if there is a deficit of vitamins B1, B6 and B12, the following: anemia (as long as it is of a type in which there is a deficit of these vitamins, otherwise it would be contraindicated), restrictive diets (for example in anorexia), suffering from infections and weakening of the immune system, chronic alcoholism or elderly people (although in this case with caution). Also diabetic persons could have it indicated if they present deficit of this group of vitamins.

In addition to this, another one of its main indications is in the treatment of different types of neuropathies or alterations of the or alterations of the nervous system, either by inflammation or compression. In this sense, its role in the treatment of neuralgias and neuritis, which usually cause pain, paresthesias and tingling due to the affectation of different nerve fibers, stands out.

This includes for example the different diabetic neuropathies, sciatica or intercostal neuralgia. It is also indicated in cases of muscular pain and cramps, gout or lumbago.

Side effects

Despite being a multivitamin complex, Neurobion is still a drug, the use of which may involve some risks and the appearance of adverse reactions.. This is especially relevant when it is used in excess or if it is consumed without a deficit in these vitamins, since in case of excess vitamins can have harmful effects.

In this sense and although not very common, some of the side effects can be allergic reactions, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, eczema (in some cases necrosis at the injection site) or alterations in urination (red urine, a condition called chromaturia).

In prone subjects it can contribute to the appearance of gout, and can sometimes cause neurological symptoms. In exceptional cases (although existing) may cause colitis, bleeding, insomnia, liver and / or kidney problems or seizures, as well as reactions of anemia and low platelets and leukocytes.

Contraindications

Neurobion, although useful in helping to prevent or combat some conditions and discomforts, can have harmful effects as the previous ones and is contraindicated for some sectors of the population.

Specifically, it is contraindicated in pregnant women (in excess it can affect neuronal development and even produce dependence) and infants, as well as in those with renal or hepatic insufficiencies. It should also not be taken by people allergic or hypersensitive to these vitamins, nor by people suffering from amblyopia (lazy eye), smoking, Leber's disease or in treatment with levodopa (a drug frequently used, for example, for the treatment of Parkinsonian symptoms).

It is also contraindicated in children under fourteen years of age, and is especially forbidden in children under three years of age (since it can be toxic in them and can sometimes cause severe and potentially fatal respiratory problems). It can interact with different drugs, often diminishing their effects.

These include altretamine, levodopa, contraceptives, immunosuppressants, antituberculosis or antihypertensive drugs. For this reason, the suitability of their consumption should be consulted with the physician.