Mecobalamin - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

Mecobalamin Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Mecobalamin, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Mecobalamin brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Mecobalamin Therapeutic Classification : Vitamins

Brand Names or Trade Names of Mecobalamin

India :

International :

Humabala, Matey , Amcobal , Beecoba M, Berthyco, Chiokinate, Cobal, Cobametin, Cobolmin, Comesgen, Cynodex, Cynomin, Econvita, Ethigobal, Hitocobamin, Isecobamin, Kalmeco, Lanabal, Lapibal, Mecobal, Mecobalamin, Mecobalamine, Mecobamide, Mecol, Mecolagin, Mecolamin, Mecolin, Meconeuro, Mecopen, Mecovit, Megabal, Methicol, Methycobal, Methycobide, Methycool, Methylcobalamin, Metifer, Mycovit-Gb, Nerfeco, Nervex, Neulamin, Neumethycole, Neural, Neuromet, Neuromethyn, Nufacobal, Oxicobal, Pedial, Phyton, Remylin, Reticolan, Roumis, Scanmecob, Sohobal, Vancomin, Vitamin B12 Fisons, Youcobal

Other Name(s) of Mecobalamin

Methylcobalamin, MeCbl, MeB12

Overview of Mecobalamin

Methylcobalamin is the activated form of vitamin B12 and an essential nutrient for the body.

Why is Mecobalamin Prescribed? (Indications)

MeCbl is now prescribed for the treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency and is slowly replacing the traditional B12 formulations like cyanocobalamin and hydroxocobalamin.

MeCbl is essential for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system and the formation of blood.

It is used to treat anemia, Alzheimer’s disease, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, and probably amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

When should Mecobalamin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Methylcobalamin is contraindicated if the patients are allergic to the drug.

What is the dosage of Mecobalamin?

The recommended dose of the drug is 500 mcg tablets to start with.

Adult:
Peripheral neuropathy - The recommended dose is 1,500 mcg/day in 3 divided doses.

How should Mecobalamin be taken?

Methylcobalamin comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

It is also available as sprays, sublingual supplements and liquid forms for those who cannot digest the tablet form well.

Mecobalamin also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle.

What are the side effects of Mecobalamin?

Oral : Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Parenteral : Rash, headache, hot sensation, sweating, itching , swelling and pain/induration at injection site.

What are the other precautions for Mecobalamin?

Avoid excess dosage.

Methylcobalamin might need to be taken with adenosylcobalamin for maximum benefit.

Please check with your doctor before taking these drug combination.

What are the Drug Interactions of Mecobalamin?

Not known.

What are the storage conditions for Mecobalamin?

Store it at room temperature (15 to 25°C).