Methylcobalamin Injection is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy. The alternative uses of Methylcobalamin Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Methylcobalamin Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Methylcobalamin Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Gastritis, Rash, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Methylcobalamin Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Methylcobalamin Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Methylcobalamin Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Methylcobalamin Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Methylcobalamin Injection related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Methylcobalamin Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Methylcobalamin Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Methylcobalamin Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Methylcobalamin Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methylcobalamin Injection is used -
Common
Is the use of Methylcobalamin Injection safe for pregnant women?
Methylcobalamin is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Methylcobalamin Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Methylcobalamin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Methylcobalamin Injection on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Methylcobalamin. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Methylcobalamin Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Methylcobalamin rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Methylcobalamin Injection on the Heart?
Methylcobalamin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Methylcobalamin Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methylcobalamin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Methylcobalamin Injection habit forming or addictive?
Methylcobalamin Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Methylcobalamin Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Methylcobalamin Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Methylcobalamin Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Methylcobalamin Injection
Taking Methylcobalamin Injection with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Methylcobalamin Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Methylcobalamin Injection with alcohol will be.
The Methylcobalamin 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).
Methylcobalamin works by forming myelin sheath which is used to cover and protect the nerve cells. Methylcobalamin is used to revive the nerve cells. In the absence of enough Methylcobalamin, myeline sheath doesn't form properly leading to nerve damage.
The Methylcobalamin 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.
Methylcobalamin 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.
The general recommended an oral dose of the Methylcobalamin 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.
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