Alphacobal 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Alphacobal Benefits & Uses

Alphacobal is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Loss of appetite

Alphacobal 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: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mcg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 4 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Alphacobal Related Warnings

Is the use of Alphacobal safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Alphacobal in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Alphacobal safe during breastfeeding?

Alphacobal does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Alphacobal on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Alphacobal. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Alphacobal on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Alphacobal on the Heart?

Alphacobal is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Alphacobal with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Colchicine

Moderate

Alphacobal Contraindications

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

Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Kidney Disease
Polycythemia Vera

Frequently asked Questions about Alphacobal

Is this Alphacobal habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Alphacobal is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Alphacobal since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Alphacobal should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Alphacobal is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Alphacobal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alphacobal

When consumed with certain foods, Alphacobal may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Alphacobal

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Alphacobal with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Alphacobal

Question over 5 years ago

Can Alphacobal be used for the treatment of neck pain?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Yes, the spontaneous pain, tingling, burning and itching associated with neck pain alleviates with the use of the Alphacobal.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Alphacobal?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Alphacobal is an active form of vitamin B12. It is available in the form of oral, parenteral, and sublingual (under the tongue) formulations. It is used to treat B12 deficiency, Alzheimer's disease, diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to diabetes), visual function, rheumatoid arthritis, Bell's Palsy (facial paralysis or temporary weakness of the facial muscles), sleep-wake rhythm (irregular sleeping pattern) disorder and neuropathic pain.

Question over 5 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 over 5 years ago

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

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

The Alphacobal 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).