Diacobal 1.5mg Injection 3ml
Diacobal 1.5mg Injection 3ml Description
Diacobal 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 Diacobal Injection.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹22.00 |
You Save | ₹3.00 (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 Diacobal 1.5mg Injection 3ml
Contraindications of Diacobal 1.5mg Injection 3ml
- If you are allergic to Mecobalamin or any other ingredients of Diacobal 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 Diacobal 1.5mg Injection 3ml
- Pain and swelling at injection site
- Skin rash
- Itching
- Swelling
- Muscle cramps
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Difficulty in breathing
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
Precautions and Warnings of Diacobal 1.5mg Injection 3ml
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 Diacobal Injection.
Mode of Action of Diacobal 1.5mg Injection 3ml
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Diacobal 1.5mg Injection 3ml
- Diacobal 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 Diacobal 1.5mg Injection 3ml
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 Diacobal 1.5mg Injection 3ml
- Store Diacobal 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 Diacobal 1.5mg Injection 3ml
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 Diacobal Injection OTC medicine?
Q: What is the dosage of Diacobal 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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