ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) Benefits & Uses

ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) 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)
Anemia in Pregnancy
Vitamin B9 deficiency

ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) 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

ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) Related Warnings

Is the use of ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) safe during breastfeeding?
What is the effect of ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) on the Kidneys?
What is the effect of ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) on the Liver?
What is the effect of ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) on the Heart?

Severe Interaction of ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) with Other Drugs

ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Colchicine

Levodopa

Carbidopa

Chloramphenicol

Moderate

Vitamin C

Chloramphenicol

Metformin

Omeprazole

Ranitidine

Hydralazine

Abacavir

Lamivudine

Amlodipine

Valsartan

Calcitonin

Mild

Conjugated Estrogens

Phenobarbital

Phenytoin

Estradiol

ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Kidney Disease
Polycythemia Vera
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy
Seizures
Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15)

Is this ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) habit forming or addictive?

ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15)
Interaction between Alcohol and ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15)

Frequently asked Questions about ME 12 OD Tablet ER (15)

Question over 5 years ago

Are there any dermatological side effects of ME 12 OD Tablet ER therapy?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, there may be some undesirable effects associated with ME 12 OD Tablet ER such as acne, acne-rosacea (redness of the face) and some allergic reactions.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take ME 12 OD Tablet ER ?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

The general recommended an oral dose of the ME 12 OD Tablet ER 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 over 5 years ago

What are the precautions to be taken while administration of this ME 12 OD Tablet ER ?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

The ME 12 OD Tablet ER 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can ME 12 OD Tablet ER be used for treating neuropathic pain related to diabetic neuropathy?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, ME 12 OD Tablet ER has been found to be effective against tingling and burning sensations in a leg, and spontaneous pain, associated with diabetic neuropathy.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is ME 12 OD Tablet ER ?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

ME 12 OD Tablet ER 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.