Met B12 500 Mcg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Met B12 500 Mcg Injection Information

Met B12 500 Mcg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy. The alternative uses of Met B12 500 Mcg Injection have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Met B12 500 Mcg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Met B12 500 Mcg Injection include Gastritis, Rash, Headache. Some other side effects of Met B12 500 Mcg Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Met B12 500 Mcg Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Met B12 500 Mcg Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Met B12 500 Mcg Injection related warnings talks about Met B12 500 Mcg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Met B12 500 Mcg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Met B12 500 Mcg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Met B12 500 Mcg Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Met B12 Benefits & Uses
Met B12 Dosage & How to Take
Met B12 Side Effects
Met B12 Related Warnings
Met B12 Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Met B12
Met B12 Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Met B12 500 Mcg Injection Benefits & Uses

Met B12 500 Mcg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Met B12 500 Mcg Injection 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
Adult	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mcg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 4 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Met B12 500 Mcg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Met B12 500 Mcg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Met B12 safely.

Safe
Is the use of Met B12 500 Mcg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Met B12 does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Met B12 500 Mcg Injection on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Met B12. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Met B12 500 Mcg Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Met B12 rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Met B12 500 Mcg Injection on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Met B12 on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Met B12 500 Mcg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Met B12 500 Mcg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Kidney Disease
Polycythemia Vera

Frequently asked Questions about Met B12 500 Mcg Injection

Is this Met B12 500 Mcg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Met B12 500 Mcg Injection is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Met B12 500 Mcg Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Met B12 500 Mcg Injection is safe but you must consult your 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 Met B12 500 Mcg Injection for mental disorders.

No

Met B12 500 Mcg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Met B12 500 Mcg Injection

Taking Met B12 500 Mcg Injection with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Met B12 500 Mcg Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Met B12 500 Mcg Injection.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Met B12 500 Mcg Injection

Question about 5 years ago

Are there any dermatological side effects of Met B12 therapy?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, there may be some undesirable effects associated with Met B12 such as acne, acne-rosacea (redness of the face) and some allergic reactions.

Question about 5 years ago

What are the different types of neuralgia that can be treated with the Met B12?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

The Met B12 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 over 5 years ago

What is Met B12?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Met B12 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

How can i naturally take methylcobalamin?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Methylcobalamin is abundantly found in eggs, milk, curd, meat (chicken and fish). However, if your levels are very low you are recommended to take medicines as per doctors instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Met B12 cause breathing difficulties?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you may experience mild breathing problems while taking Met B12. Try not to wear tight-fitted clothing while you are facing breathing difficulties go in an open space to breathe normally. However, if you are feeling extreme discomfort and breathlessness call your doctor right away.