Bunalco Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Bunalco Information

Bunalco is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy. The alternative uses of Bunalco have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bunalco. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Bunalco include Gastritis, Rash, Headache. Some other side effects of Bunalco have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Bunalco 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bunalco is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Bunalco has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Bunalco related warnings section.

The section on Bunalco contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Bunalco may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Bunalco, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Bunalco Benefits & Uses
Bunalco Dosage & How to Take
Bunalco Side Effects
Bunalco Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Bunalco with Other Drugs
Bunalco Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Bunalco
Bunalco Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Bunalco Benefits & Uses

Bunalco is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Bunalco 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

Bunalco Related Warnings

Is the use of Bunalco safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Bunalco in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Bunalco safe during breastfeeding?

Bunalco does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Bunalco on the Kidneys?

Bunalco may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bunalco on the Liver?

Bunalco is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Bunalco on the Heart?

Bunalco may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Bunalco with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Colchicine

Moderate

Bunalco Contraindications

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

Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Kidney Disease
Polycythemia Vera

Frequently asked Questions about Bunalco

Is this Bunalco habit forming or addictive?

Bunalco is not addictive in nature.

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

Bunalco will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Bunalco is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Bunalco is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Bunalco Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bunalco

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

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Bunalco

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Bunalco

Question over 5 years ago

Can Bunalco 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 Bunalco.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Bunalco?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Bunalco 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

Are there any dermatological side effects of Bunalco therapy?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

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

Question over 5 years ago

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

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

The Bunalco 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

How does Bunalco work?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

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