Methycobal Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Mecobalamin

Indications/Uses

Peripheral neuropathies.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Cap 500 mcg 3 times daily. Inj 1 amp IM or IV 3 times a wk.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Discontinue if there is no response after taking orally for several mth. Neonates, premature infants, infants & childn.

Adverse Reactions

Rarely, nausea, diarrhea, skin rash & anorexia. Infrequently, pain & indurations at inj site, headache, sweating, fever.

MIMS Class

Nootropics & Neurotonics/Neurotrophics

ATC Classification

B03BA05 - mecobalamin ; Belongs to the class of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin and analogues). Used in the treatment of anemia.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Methycobal cap 250 mcg

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Methycobal cap 500 mcg

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Methycobal inj 500 mcg/mL

Packing/Price

10 × 1's

Methycobal