Met B12 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Met B12 Tablet Information

Met B12 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other than this, Met B12 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Met B12 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Met B12 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Gastritis, Rash, Headache. Some other side effects of Met B12 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Met B12 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Met B12 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Met B12 Tablet related warnings talks about Met B12 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Met B12 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Met B12 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Met B12 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Met B12 Benefits & Uses
Met B12 Dosage & How to Take
Met B12 Side Effects
Met B12 Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Met B12 with Other Drugs
Met B12 Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Met B12
Met B12 Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Met B12 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Met B12 Tablet 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)

Met B12 Tablet 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.

Met B12 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Met B12 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Met B12 is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Met B12 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Met B12 does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Met B12 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Met B12 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 Met B12 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Met B12 rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Met B12 Tablet on the Heart?

Met B12 has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Met B12 Tablet with Other Drugs

Met B12 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Colchicine

Moderate

Met B12 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Met B12 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Kidney Disease
Polycythemia Vera

Frequently asked Questions about Met B12 Tablet

Is this Met B12 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Met B12 Tablet.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Met B12 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Met B12 Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

No, Met B12 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Met B12 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Met B12 Tablet

Met B12 Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Met B12 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Met B12 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Met B12 Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

Are there any dermatological side effects of Met B12 therapy?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, there may be some undesirable effects associated with Met B12 such as acne, acne-rosacea (redness of the face) and some allergic reactions.

Question almost 6 years ago

What are the different types of neuralgia that can be treated with the Met B12?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

The Met B12 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 about 6 years ago

What is Met B12?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Met B12 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

Does Met B12 cause breathing difficulties?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you may experience mild breathing problems while taking Met B12. Try not to wear tight-fitted clothing while you are facing breathing difficulties go in an open space to breathe normally. However, if you are feeling extreme discomfort and breathlessness call your doctor right away.