Composition
Cap/Tab: Mecobalamin 500 mcg. Inj: Per 1 ml: mecobalamin 500 mcg; amp.
Indications & Dosage
Congenital cobalamine malabsorption, homocystenemia, methylmalonylaciduria, peripheral neuropathies, pernicious anaemia, vit B12 deficiency: ORAL: Adults: 500 mcg 3 times daily. Children: Not recommended. BY IM OR IV INJ: Adults: 1 amp by injection three times a week. Maintenance:1 amp in a single administration Children: Not recommended.
Precautions
Prolonged use is not recommended, patients whose occupation requires handling of mercury or its compounds, pregnancy and lactation.
Side Effects
Cardiac arrhythmia, aggravation of acidosis (discontinue), headache, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhoea, tachycardia, sweating, skin rash, hot sensation, allergic hypersensitivity reaction.