Mecol 500 mcg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Mecobalamin |
| Company | Aristopharma 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
- Cofactor in methionine synthase enzyme
- Regeneration of methionine from homocysteine
- Integrity of myelin
- Neuronal function
- Red blood cell formation
- DNA synthesis
- Neuronal lipid synthesis
- Regeneration of axonal nerves
- Promotes axonal transport
- Neuroprotective activity
Dosage & Administration
- 0.5 mg tablet
- 3 times daily after meal
- IM or IV administration
- Dose adjustment based on age and symptoms
- Megaloblastic Anemia dosage reduction after 2 months
- Use not recommended in children
Interaction
- Reduced absorption by neomycin
- Reduced absorption by aminosalicylic acid
- Reduced absorption by H2-antagonists
- Reduced absorption by omeprazole
- Reduced absorption by colchicine
- Decreased serum concentrations by oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Mecobalamin or other components
Side Effects
- Rash
- Anorexia
- Nausea/vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Anaphylactoid reaction
- Decrease in blood pressure
- Dyspnea
- Hot sensation
- Diaphoresis
- Pain/induration at the site of intramuscular injection
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No data on use in pregnant women & lactating mother
- Vitamin B12 distribution into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Not recommended for aimless use beyond one month
- Prolonged use not recommended for certain occupational groups
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Megaloblastic Anemia
Storage Conditions
- Room temperature storage
- Protection from moisture and light