Methycobal Injection

Your doctor may advise you oral supplements containing vitamin B12 and folic acid during pregnancy. Methycobal injection shall be given by your doctor in pregnancy only if essential. Safety in pregnancy is not known.

Components of the Methycobal injection pass into the breastmilk and is unlikely to harm a nursing infant when used in recommended doses. However, consult a doctor before using this injection while breastfeeding.

Yes, you can drive if you don’t experience any side effects with Methycobal injection.

Regular consumption of alcohol decreases vitamin B12 absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. Decreased vitamin B12 levels lead to Hence, it is better to avoid.

Both Methylcobalamin and Mecobalamin are the same. They contain cobalamin, which is a form of vitamin B12.

No, Methycobal injection has to be taken only under the supervision of a doctor. It is a prescription medicine.

Based on the severity of your disease or deficiency, your doctor shall prescribe you appropriate injection or tablet. In case of severe deficiencies, injection shall be given.

The dosage is based on your underlying medical condition, response to treatment and vitamin B12 tests report.

Animal products such as fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk and milk products contain vitamin B12 naturallyPlant foods do not contain vitamin B12 but fortified breakfast cereals are a source of vitamin B12 with high bioavailability for vegetariansSome nutritional yeast products also contain vitamin B12

Strict vegetarians are at a higher risk of developing vitamin B12 deficiency.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can be due to various reasons such as improper diet or diet deficient in vitamin B12, poor absorption from the intestine, certain disorders of intestine and surgeries which can impact absorption of this vitamin.

Usually, it takes 48 to 72 hours for brisk production of new red blood cellsOnce B12 reserves reach normal levels, injections can be taken every one to three months to prevent symptoms from returning

There's hardly any evidence to suggest that it has any influence on weight gain or loss.

Certain prescription medications, including antacids and anti-diabetic medicines like metformin can cause vitamin B12 deficiencyAn endocrine-related autoimmune disorder, such as thyroid disease or diabetesEating a vegetarian or vegan diet and excessive consumption of alcoholCertain gastrointestinal disorders, such as Crohn’s disease or Gastric bypass surgery or removal of part of the stomach

Brain related disorders such as anxiety, depression, irritability and even poor concentration and general restlessnessHeart and blood-related problems, increased risk of infections, improper growth in children and complication during pregnancy

If you are a strict vegetarian, take vitamin B12 supplements.If you have medical conditions like bleeding in the digestive tract, urinary tract or heavy menstrual bleeding, consult your doctor.Include vitamin C, iron and vitamin B12 rich foods in the diet.Avoid excessive intake of tea or coffee.

Yes, it is safe for diabetic patients. However, it will be given only if prescribed by a doctor.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, headache, etc are a few common side effects of this injection. But these symptoms usually go away with time.

Methycobal injection will be administered by a doctor or nurse in a healthcare setup. The doctor will decide the route of administration. Do not self-inject.

Methycobal injection is prescribed to treat vitamin B12 deficiency and megaloblastic anaemia (a blood disorder caused due to deficiency of vitamin B12). It is used in the treatment of painful nerve disease called peripheral neuropathy.

You should not take Methycobal inj if you are allergic to mecobalamin or any other ingredients of methycobal injection, if you are suffering from any type of kidney disease or if you have or have ever had Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy.

Yes, you can use this injection for sciatica pain only if prescribed by a doctor. Sciatica pain is a type of nerve pain it can occur due to vitamin B12 deficiency. Do not self-medicate it.