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Mecovon 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Megaloblastic Anemia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Mecovon 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Mecovon 500 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Mecovon 500 Injection are Gastritis, Rash, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mecovon 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mecovon 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Mecovon 500 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mecovon 500 Injection related warnings talks about Mecovon 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Mecovon 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Mecovon 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mecovon 500 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Mecovon 500 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Mecovon 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Mecovon in pregnant women.
Is the use of Mecovon 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Mecovon.
What is the effect of Mecovon 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Mecovon may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mecovon 500 Injection on the Liver?
Mecovon is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Mecovon 500 Injection on the Heart?
Mecovon has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mecovon 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mecovon 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Mecovon 500 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Mecovon 500 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Mecovon 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Mecovon 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mecovon 500 Injection
Taking Mecovon 500 Injection with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mecovon 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Mecovon 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Mecovon is an active form of vitamin B12. It is available in the form of oral, parenteral, and sublingual (under the tongue) formulations. It is used to treat B12 deficiency, Alzheimer's disease, diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to diabetes), visual function, rheumatoid arthritis, Bell's Palsy (facial paralysis or temporary weakness of the facial muscles), sleep-wake rhythm (irregular sleeping pattern) disorder and neuropathic pain.
The Mecovon 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).
Yes, Mecovon has been found to be effective against tingling and burning sensations in a leg, and spontaneous pain, associated with diabetic neuropathy.
The general recommended an oral dose of the Mecovon 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.
The Mecovon 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.
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