Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

The R 1500 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).

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

R 1500 works by forming myelin sheath which is used to cover and protect the nerve cells. R 1500 is used to revive the nerve cells. In the absence of enough R 1500, myeline sheath doesn't form properly leading to nerve damage.

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

The general recommended an oral dose of the R 1500 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.

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

R 1500 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.

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

The R 1500 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.