Cobanerve 500mcg Injection
Cobanerve 500mcg Injection Description
Cobanerve 500mcg Injection is used in vitamin B12 deficiency, anaemia and a painful nerve disease called peripheral neuropathy. It contains mecobalamin or methylcobalamin also known as vitamin B12.
It helps in red blood cell formation, cell metabolism, nerve function and the production of DNA. This medicine will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection. Do not self-inject it. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting Cobanerve 500mcg Injection .
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹21.12 |
You Save | ₹2.88 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Mecobalamin (Methylcobalamin) |
Uses | Vitamin B12 deficiency |
Side effects | Pain and swelling at injection site, skin rash, itching |
Therapy | VITAMIN |
Uses of Cobanerve 500mcg Injection
Contraindications of Cobanerve 500mcg Injection
- If you are allergic to Mecobalamin or any other ingredients of Cobanerve 500mcg Injection .
- If you are suffering from any type of kidney disease.
- If you have or have ever had Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (slow, painless loss of vision, first in one eye and then in the other eye).
Side effects of Cobanerve 500mcg Injection
- Pain and swelling at injection site
- Skin rash
- Itching
- Swelling
- Muscle cramps
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Difficulty in breathing
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
Precautions and Warnings of Cobanerve 500mcg Injection
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any existing medical condition like diabetes, hypertension, kidney or liver problem.
- You are on other medications, supplements or following any complementary or integrative health approaches.
- You have an eye disorder called Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (slow and painless loss of vision).
- You consume alcohol in excess regularly, your doctor may monitor your vitamin B12 levels to check the progress of treatment.
- You develop an allergic reaction after taking the Cobanerve 500mcg Injection .
Mode of Action of Cobanerve 500mcg Injection
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Cobanerve 500mcg Injection
- Cobanerve 500mcg Injection will be given to you as an injection by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic.
- Be careful of any instruction given during the administration and aftercare. Do not self inject.
Interactions of Cobanerve 500mcg Injection
Interactions with other medicines
- Medicines like Aminosalicylic acid, Chloramphenicol, Colchicine, histamine-2 antagonists, Neomycin and proton pump inhibitors (e.g. Pantoprazole) can decrease the absorption of Mecobalamin.
- Oral contraceptives can decrease the action of Mecobalamin by reducing its concentration in the body.
- Folic acid when taken in a larger dose for a prolonged duration can impair the therapeutic response of Mecobalamin.
- You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparation and supplements to avoid any interaction.
Storage and disposal of Cobanerve 500mcg Injection
- Store Cobanerve 500mcg Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
- Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not keep the medicine when it is no longer needed or expired.
Dosage of Cobanerve 500mcg Injection
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the difference between Mecobalamin and Methylcobalamin?
Q: Is Cobanerve 500mcg Injection OTC medicine?
Q: What is the dosage of Cobanerve 500mcg Injection ?
References
- Mecobalamin: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution | MIMS Malaysia [Internet]. Mims.com. 2022 [cited 22 June 2022]
- Topics H. Cyanocobalamin: MedlinePlus [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2022 [cited 22 June 2022]
- Cyanocobalamin (Intramuscular Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic [Internet]. Mayoclinic.org. 2022 [cited 22 June 2022]
- CDSCO - Methylcobalamine [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 22 June 2022]
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