Met B12 Information
Met B12, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy. Met B12 also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Met B12 depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Met B12 include Gastritis, Rash, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Met B12 can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Met B12 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Met B12 is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Met B12 related warnings talks about Met B12's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Met B12 contraindications section. Vitamin B12 Tablet
Drug interactions for Met B12 have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Met B12, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Met B12 Benefits & Uses
Met B12 is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Met B12 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
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Met B12 Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Met B12 is used -
Common
- Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
- Rash
- Headache
- Itching or burning
- Nervousness
- Involuntary movements (picking, lip smacking etc.)
Met B12 Related Warnings
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Is the use of Met B12 safe for pregnant women?
Met B12 is safe for pregnant women.
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Is the use of Met B12 safe during breastfeeding?
Met B12 does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
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What is the effect of Met B12 on the Kidneys?
Met B12 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.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Met B12 on the Liver?
Side effects of Met B12 rarely affect the liver.
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What is the effect of Met B12 on the Heart?
Met B12 has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Met B12 with Other Drugs
Met B12 should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Met B12 Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Met B12 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Leber Congenital Amaurosis
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Kidney Disease
- Polycythemia Vera
Frequently asked Questions about Met B12
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Is this Met B12 habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Met B12.
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Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Met B12 since it will not make you feel sleepy.
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Is it safe?
Yes, but take Met B12 only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Met B12 cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Met B12 Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Met B12
Met B12 may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Met B12
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Met B12 with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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