Maclon 500 mcg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (50's pack: ৳ 200.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Mecobalamin |
| Company | The white horse pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Alcoholic neuropathy
- Drug induced neuropathy
- Entrapment neuropathy
- Lumbago
- Intercostal neuralgia
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Vertebral syndrome
- Parkinson's disease
- Alzheimer's disease
- Bell's palsy
- Megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency
Pharmacology
- Coenzyme forms of vitamin B12
- Cofactor in enzyme methionine synthase
- Neuronal function
- Red blood cell formation
- DNA synthesis
- Synthesis of neuronal lipids
- Regeneration of axonal nerves
- Promotes axonal transport
- Neuroprotective activity
Dosage & Administration
- 0.5 mg tablet
- 3 times daily after meal
- Mecobalamin 500 mcg injection
- Administered IM or IV
- Use in Children: Not Recommended
Interaction
- Reduced absorption by neomycin
- Reduced absorption by aminosalicylic acid
- Reduced absorption by histamine H2-antagonists
- Reduced absorption by omeprazole
- Reduced absorption by colchicine
- Decreased serum concentrations by oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Mecobalamin
Side Effects
- Rash
- Anorexia
- Nausea/vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Anaphylactoid reaction
- Hot sensation
- Diaphoresis
- Pain/induration at the site of intramuscular injection
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No data available for use in pregnant women
- Compatible with breast feeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Not for aimless use for more than one month
- Prolonged use of larger doses not recommended
- Not recommended for patients handling mercury or mercury compounds
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Megaloblastic Anemia
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature
- Protect from moisture and light