Metabol 25 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Metabol Information

Metabol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Post Menopausal Osteoporosis, Anemia. Secondary and off-label uses of Metabol have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Metabol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Metabol also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Fluid Retention. Some other side effects of Metabol have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Metabol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

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

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Metabol contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Metabol have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

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

Metabol Benefits & Uses

Metabol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Post Menopausal Osteoporosis
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Other Benefits

Metabol 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(Female)	Disease: Post Menopausal Osteoporosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given every 3 - 4 wk
Geriatric	Disease: Post Menopausal Osteoporosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given every 3 - 4 wk
Adult	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose for anemia with chronic kidney failure patient

Metabol Side Effects

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

Severe

Hoarse voice

Moderate

Increased haemoglobin in the blood
Masculinization in female
Enlargement of the clitoris
Decreased level of thyroid hormones in neonates
Increased Libido

Mild

Acne
Itching or burning
Liver Function Abnormal

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Fluid Retention

Metabol Related Warnings

Is the use of Metabol safe for pregnant women?

Metabol can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Metabol safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Metabol. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Metabol on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Metabol on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Metabol on the Liver?

Metabol has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Metabol on the Heart?

Metabol may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Metabol with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Warfarin

Anastrozole

Mild

Thyroxine

Metabol Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Porphyria
Diabetes Type 1
Heart Disease
Migraine

Frequently asked Questions about Metabol

Is this Metabol habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Metabol cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Metabol only as per medical advice.

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

No, Metabol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Metabol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metabol

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Metabol together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Metabol

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Metabol

Question over 5 years ago

Does Metabol cause fluid retention?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Metabol causes fluid retention. Fluid retention can be prevented and managed by eating less salt, increasing magnesium intake, avoiding refined carbs, taking dandelion supplements and taking a diuretic (a class of medicine which improve the kidney function).

Question over 5 years ago

Is Metabol associated with any psychological effects?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, use of Metabol may be associated with several psychological effects like depression, aggression, mood swings, psychosis, addiction, withdrawal, and dependency disorders. If you suffer from any of these disorders, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Metabol raise testosterone levels?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Metabol does not raise the testosterone levels. In fact, it may suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and decrease the synthesis of endogenous testosterone.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I take Metabol?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Metabol is an anabolic steroid which is used for the treatment of various disorders. Depending on your condition, your doctor will decide the dose and duration. It is therefore important that you comply with the recommendations of the doctor and do not take the excess dose, miss a dose or prolong the usage.

Question over 5 years ago

How is Metabol helpful in hypogonadism?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Low levels of testosterone represent a condition in males known as hypogonadism. Metabol might be helpful in hypogonadism as testosterone replacement therapy because it is a synthetic analog of the naturally occurring testosterone which works in almost similarly to natural testosterone in the body.