Methycobal: Side Effects & Dosing

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 MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Mecobalamin

Indications/Uses

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Peripheral neuropathies Oral 1 tab tid. Inj 1 amp IM or IV 3x/wk. Megaloblastic anemia due to vit B₁₂ deficiency 1 amp IM or IV 3x/wk. After 2 mth, 1 amp at 1-3 mth intervals as maintenance.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Inj: Avoid repeated inj at the same site. Neonates, infants & childn. Avoid course of nerves for the site of inj.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Anorexia, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, rash, pain & induration at inj site. Rarely, headache, sweating, hot sensation, skin eruptions.

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Caution For Usage

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Description

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Action

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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.

Thai FDA Category

Tab: NDD; Inj: D

Presentation/Packing

Form

Methycobal inj 500 mcg

Packing/Price

1 mL x 10 × 1's

Form

Methycobal tab 500 mcg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's;300 × 10's

Methycobal

mecobalamin

Manufacturer:

Eisai

Distributor:

DKSH