Citoneurin is a drug indicated for the treatment of pain and inflammation in nerves, in cases of diseases such as neuritis, neuralgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, low back pain, neck pain, radiculitis, neuritis or diabetic neuropathy, for example.
This medicine has in its composition thiamine (vitamin B1), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) and pyridoxine (vitamin B6), which in high doses exert an analgesic effect and favor the regeneration of damaged nerve fibers.
Citoneurin can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 34 and 44 reais, depending on the formula and dosage of the drug, since it is available in tablets and injectable ampoules.
How to use
The dosage depends on the dosage form to be used:
1. Citoneurin Tablets
Generally, for adults it is recommended to take 1 tablet, 3 times a day, and this dose can be increased by the doctor in more severe cases.
The tablets should be taken whole, without breaking or chewing, after meals with a glass of water.
2. Citoneurin Ampoules
The ampoules must be prepared and administered by a doctor, pharmacist, nurse or trained health professional, for which it is necessary to mix the contents of the two ampoules provided in the medicine package and the injection must be administered into the muscle.
The recommended dosage is 1 injection every 3 days.
Possible side effects
Some of the side effects that can occur during treatment with Citoneurin are pain and irritation at the injection site, feeling sick, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, excessive sweating, fast heartbeat, itching, hives and acne.
Who should not use
Citoneurin should not be used by people who are hypersensitive to any of the components in the formula and by people who have Parkinson's and are being treated with levodopa.
In addition, it should also not be used by children, pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding, unless recommended by the doctor.
