Methico Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Methico Benefits & Uses

Methico is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Loss of appetite (Read More - Boost Your Hunger: Effective Tips to Increase Appetite Naturally)

Methico Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Then once a week for one month, then once a month.

Methico Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methico is used -

Common

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Rash
Headache
Itching or burning
Nervousness
Involuntary movements (picking, lip smacking etc.)

Methico Related Warnings

Is the use of Methico safe for pregnant women?

Methico is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Methico safe during breastfeeding?

Methico does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Methico on the Kidneys?

Methico can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Methico on the Liver?

Methico may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Methico on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Methico on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Methico with Other Drugs

Methico should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Colchicine

Moderate

Methico Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methico unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Kidney Disease
Polycythemia Vera

Frequently asked Questions about Methico

Is this Methico habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Methico.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Methico does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Methico only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Methico in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Methico Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Methico

Taking Methico with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Methico

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Methico.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Methico

Question almost 6 years ago

How can i naturally take methylcobalamin?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

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.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Methico?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

The general recommended an oral dose of the Methico is 1500 µg daily, divided into three doses. It is also available in other forms such as injectibles. Patients with critically low levels of methylcobalamin are often recommended by to take intramuscular injections to cover up for their deficiency.

Question almost 6 years ago

What are the different types of neuralgia that can be treated with the Methico?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

The Methico 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).

Question almost 6 years ago

Are there any dermatological side effects of Methico therapy?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, there may be some undesirable effects associated with Methico such as acne, acne-rosacea (redness of the face) and some allergic reactions.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Methico work?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Methico works by forming myelin sheath which is used to cover and protect the nerve cells. Methico is used to revive the nerve cells. In the absence of enough Methico, myeline sheath doesn't form properly leading to nerve damage.