Metadoxil Injection Information

Metadoxil Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease are some of its major therapeutic uses. Metadoxil Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Metadoxil Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Metadoxil Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Metadoxil 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 Metadoxil Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Metadoxil Injection related warnings talks about Metadoxil Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Metadoxil Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Metadoxil Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Metadoxil Injection Benefits & Uses

Metadoxil Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Other Benefits

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Liver Disease

Metadoxil 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: Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Metadoxil Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Metadoxil Injection safe for pregnant women?

Metadoxil should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Metadoxil Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Metadoxil. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Metadoxil Injection on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Metadoxil on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Metadoxil Injection on the Liver?

Using Metadoxil does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Metadoxil Injection on the Heart?

You can take Metadoxil without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Metadoxil Injection Contraindications

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

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Metadoxil Injection

Is this Metadoxil Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Metadoxil Injection has not been reported.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Metadoxil Injection only as per medical advice.

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

Metadoxil Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Metadoxil Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metadoxil Injection

Taking Metadoxil Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Metadoxil Injection

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Metadoxil Injection as it can have severe side effects.

Severe