Mecolagin 500 mcg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Mecobalamin |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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 form of vitamin B12
- Cofactor in methionine synthase enzyme
- Neuronal function support
- Red blood cell formation support
- DNA synthesis support
- Neuronal lipid synthesis
- Axonal nerve regeneration
- Neuroprotective activity
Dosage & Administration
- 0.5 mg tablet
- Tablet to be taken 3 times daily after meal
- IM or IV administration for Injection
- Maintenance therapy dosage adjustment
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 or other components of the formulation
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 & lactating mothers
- Vitamin B12 distribution into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Not recommended for aimless use of more than one month
- Extended use not recommended for those handling mercury compounds
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Megaloblastic Anemia
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature
- Protect from moisture and light