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 anemia due to vit B₁₂ deficiency.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Peripheral neuropathies Tab Adult 3 tab daily into 3 divided doses. Amp 1 amp IM or IV 3 times/wk. Megaloblastic anemia Adult 1 amp IM or IV 3 times/wk. After 2 mth, reduced to single administration of 1 amp at 1-3 mth interval as maintenance.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue if there is no response after >1 mth. Prolonged use of larger doses in patients whose occupation requires the handling of Hg or Hg compd. Inj: Discontinue if rash, headache & hot sensation, diaphoresis & pain at the site of IM inj occurs.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anaphylactoid reaction eg, decrease in BP or dyspnea.

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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

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 inj 500 mcg/mL

Packing/Price

10 × 1's

Form

Methycobal tab 500 mcg

Packing/Price

100's

Methycobal

mecobalamin

Manufacturer:

Eisai

Distributor:

Zuellig

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