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Costrum Benefits & Uses

Costrum is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Loss of appetite

Costrum Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Costrum Related Warnings

Is the use of Costrum safe for pregnant women?

Costrum is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Costrum safe during breastfeeding?

Costrum is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Costrum on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Costrum. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Costrum on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Costrum on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Costrum on the Heart?

Costrum has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Costrum with Other Drugs

Costrum should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Colchicine

Moderate

Costrum Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Costrum unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Kidney Disease
Polycythemia Vera

Frequently asked Questions about Costrum

Is this Costrum habit forming or addictive?

Costrum is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Costrum since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Costrum is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Costrum for mental disorders.

No

Costrum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Costrum

Taking Costrum with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Costrum

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Costrum with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Costrum

Question about 5 years ago

What are the precautions to be taken while administration of this Costrum?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

The Costrum is susceptible to breaking down in the presence of light and it also gets affected by the moisture. Therefore, it should be consumed as soon as the package is opened and must be protected from the light and moisture.

Question about 5 years ago

What are the different types of neuralgia that can be treated with the Costrum?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

The Costrum can be used for the treatment of subacute herpetic neuralgia (pain that persists for 30 to 120 days following a rash by herpes zoster), glossopharyngeal neuralgia (extreme pain at the back of the tongue, throat or ears) and trigeminal neuralgia (extreme pain caused via trigeminal nerve from face to the brain).

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Costrum?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

The general recommended an oral dose of the Costrum is 1500 µg daily, divided into three doses. It is also available in other forms such as injectibles. Patients with critically low levels of methylcobalamin are often recommended by to take intramuscular injections to cover up for their deficiency.