Methycobal Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Mecobalamin

Indications/Uses

Peripheral neuropathies. Inj: Megaloblastic anaemia due to vit B₁₂ deficiency.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Peripheral neuropathies Tab 1,500 mcg daily in 3 divided doses. IM/IV inj 500 mcg 3 times wkly. Megaloblastic anemia IM/IV inj 500 mcg 3 times wkly. Decrease dose to 500 mcg at 1-3 mth interval for maintenance therapy after 2 mth.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

IM/IV inj: Hypersensitivity to vit B₁₂ or D-mannitol.

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Special Precautions

Not to be used for extensive periods if there is no clinical response. May cause sensitivity reactions in individuals w/ cobalt allergy. Tab: Not recommended for prolonged use of large doses in patients handling mercury or its compd. Inj: Not to be inj to densely innervated site. Avoid exposure to direct light. Prematures, neonates, nursing infants, childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Anorexia, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea. Rash; headache & hot sensation.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Drugs for Neuropathic Pain / Nootropics & Neurotonics/Neurotrophics / Vitamin B-Complex / with C

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Tab: NP; Inj: C

Presentation/Packing

Form

Methycobal inj 500 mcg/mL

Packing/Price

10 × 1's

Form

Methycobal sugar-coated tab 500 mcg

Packing/Price

100's;500's

Methycobal

mecobalamin

Manufacturer:

Eisai

Distributor:

DKSH