Mecofol Tablet

This medication helps the body to produce red blood cells and can be used as a dietary supplement. It helps in keeping nerve and blood cells healthy. The tablet also helps to strengthens immune system. It prevents megaloblastic or pernicious anaemia that can lead to weakness, fatigue and numbness of fingers.

Mecofol Tablet or in general term Vitamin B-12. This medication is used by people of all ages suffering from a gut disease where they are unable to completely absorb and use the vitamin or this medication and may be at risk of vitamin B-12 deficiency.

It is one of the most important nutrients required in the human body. A lack of this vitamin can cause severe and permanent neurological damage. The medicine also treats Pernicious anaemia with weakness, numbness, tingling of fingers, etc.

It plays a key role in the functioning of the Brain and Nervous system and the formation of the Red Blood Cells. Also, it is responsible for the protection and regeneration of Neurons. This medicine also fights against the degenerative cell condition called Multiple sclerosis. It acts as a stress reliever for the body and mind.

• Vitamin B12 Deficiency

• Neurological Disorder

• Anemia

• Fatigue

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Als)

• Allergy

• Restlessness

• Diabetic Neuropathy

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect is not clearly established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect is achieved within 3 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding while using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Alcohol decreases the level of vitamin b in the body, hence the consumption of alcohol is not recommend while taking this supplement.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Yes, it is safe to drive after consumption of this medication.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Excess consumption is know to damage the kidneys.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Excess consumption is not recommended if the person suffer from liver diseases.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Mecofol Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Meco 12 Tablet

  Satven And Mer

• Meconeuron Tablet

  Pulse Pharmaceuticals

• Methico 500mcg Tablet

  East West Pharma

• Acnechio - Ab Tablet

  Senechio Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected.

The medicine increases blood cell production by promoting nucleic acid synthesis in the bone marrow and by promoting maturation.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Consuming alcohol decreases the effectiveness of medication.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Some medication that have a serious interaction with Methylcobalamin are Leukeran (chlorambucil), Prilosec (omeprazole), colcrys and Mitigare and the herbal supplement goldenseal.

• Interaction with Food

  Since it’s derived from food sources, there is no severe reaction with food.

• Interaction with Disease

  The medication does not interact with diseases.

• Ques : What is Mecofol tablet?

  Ans : Mecofol is a medication which has mecobalamin as an active element present in it.

• Ques : What is the use of Mecofol tablet?

  Ans : Mecofol tablet is used for the treatment of nutritional deficiency and anemia.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Mecofol tablet?

  Ans : The tablet can cause side effects such as nausea, allergic reactions, vomiting, itching, rash, nervousness, etc.

• Ques : Can Mecofol Tablet be used for pain in extremities and loss of sensation?

  Ans : Yes, Mecofol can be used to treat conditions such as pain in extremities and loss of sensation.

• Ques : How long do I need to use mecofol tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. It is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use mecofol tablet?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition.

• Ques : Should I use mecofol tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of mecofol tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

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