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Pregacent M is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Neuropathic Pain, Epilepsy.
The right dosage of Pregacent M depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Pregacent M also has some side effects, the most common being Sleepiness, Dizziness, Drowsiness. These side effects of Pregacent M are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Pregacent M's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Pregacent M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Pregacent M have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Pregacent M may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pregacent M is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Pregacent M is used to treat the following -
Main 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pregacent M is used -
Common
Is the use of Pregacent M safe for pregnant women?
Pregacent M may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Pregacent M again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Pregacent M safe during breastfeeding?
Pregacent M can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Pregacent M on the Kidneys?
Pregacent M rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pregacent M on the Liver?
Using Pregacent M does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Pregacent M on the Heart?
Pregacent M is not harmful for the heart.
Pregacent M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pregacent M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pregacent M habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Pregacent M.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pregacent M. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Pregacent M should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pregacent M in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pregacent M
Taking Pregacent M with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pregacent M
Taking Pregacent M with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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.
Yes, Pregacent M has been found to be effective against tingling and burning sensations in a leg, and spontaneous pain, associated with diabetic neuropathy.
Pregacent M 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.
Yes, the spontaneous pain, tingling, burning and itching associated with neck pain alleviates with the use of the Pregacent M.
Yes, there may be some undesirable effects associated with Pregacent M such as acne, acne-rosacea (redness of the face) and some allergic reactions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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Product Description [Internet]: MECOBALAMIN. National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency
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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. Davis’s Drug Guide For Nurses. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1048
