Mecobal is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Injection. Megaloblastic Anemia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Mecobal also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Mecobal depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Mecobal include Gastritis, Rash, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mecobal can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Mecobal normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Mecobal's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Mecobal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Mecobal related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Mecobal are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Mecobal have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Mecobal, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Mecobal is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mecobal is used -
Common
Is the use of Mecobal safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Mecobal in pregnant women.
Is the use of Mecobal safe during breastfeeding?
Mecobal is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mecobal on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Mecobal. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Mecobal on the Liver?
Side effects of Mecobal rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Mecobal on the Heart?
Mecobal is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mecobal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mecobal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mecobal habit forming or addictive?
Mecobal is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Mecobal as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Mecobal only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mecobal is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mecobal
When consumed with certain foods, Mecobal may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mecobal
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mecobal and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, the spontaneous pain, tingling, burning and itching associated with neck pain alleviates with the use of the Mecobal.
Methylcobalamin is abundantly found in eggs, milk, curd, meat (chicken and fish). However, if your levels are very low you are recommended to take medicines as per doctors instructions.
Mecobal works by forming myelin sheath which is used to cover and protect the nerve cells. Mecobal is used to revive the nerve cells. In the absence of enough Mecobal, myeline sheath doesn't form properly leading to nerve damage.
The Mecobal is susceptible to breaking down in the presence of light and it also gets affected by the moisture. Therefore, it should be consumed as soon as the package is opened and must be protected from the light and moisture.
The Mecobal can be used for the treatment of subacute herpetic neuralgia (pain that persists for 30 to 120 days following a rash by herpes zoster), glossopharyngeal neuralgia (extreme pain at the back of the tongue, throat or ears) and trigeminal neuralgia (extreme pain caused via trigeminal nerve from face to the brain).
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