Methylcobalamin (500mcg)
Methico 500mcg Tablet should be taken in dosage and duration as advised by the doctor. The dosage should not be exceeded without the consultation of a doctor. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines.Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and headache. If any of this bothers you, you should let your doctor know. before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have any preexisting medical condition. Let your doctor also know about all the medicines you are taking.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Methico
10 tablets
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Methico 500mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Methico 500mcg Tablet is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Methico 500mcg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Methico 500mcg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Methico 500mcg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Methico 500mcg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Methico 500mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Methico 500mcg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Methico 500mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Methico 500mcg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Methico 500mcg Tablet contains vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient which is required by the body to make red blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system. It is also important for releasing energy from food and using vitamin B11 (folic acid).
You can get vitamin B12 from sources like meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. While people who are vegetarian or vegan may not get Vitamin B12 as it is not found naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables and grains. Therefore, deficiency of Vitamin B12 is usually noticed in vegetarians or vegans.
Deficiency of vitamin B12 may cause tiredness, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss and megaloblastic anemia (a condition when red blood cells become larger in size than normal). It may also lead to nerve problems such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Other symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency may include problems with balance, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory and soreness of the mouth or tongue.
Methico 500mcg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. However, it would be best to take it at the same time each day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.
If you forget a dose of Methico 500mcg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Methico 500mcg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
