Methico 500mcg Injection 1ml

Introduction About METHICO 500MCG INJECTION

METHICO 500MCG INJECTION contains Methylcobalamin, which belongs to the group of
medicines called Vitamins. METHICO 500MCG INJECTION is used to manage diabetic
neuropathy (nerve damage caused by diabetes), peripheral neuropathy (peripheral
nerve damage that affects hands, feet, and arms), and megaloblastic anaemia
(blood disorder) caused by vitamin B12 deficiency in affected individuals.

METHICO 500MCG INJECTION is also used to manage sciatica pain (leg pain), back
pain, and general weakness in affected individuals.

METHICO 500MCG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to
mecobalamin and/or other B12-containing medicines.

Before receiving METHICO 500MCG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have
Leber's disease (an inherited form of vision loss) and/or are suffering from low
potassium levels (with associated signs such as muscle twitches/cramps, low
blood pressure), o
and kidney and/or liver problems.

METHICO 500MCG INJECTION is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in
breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in children and adolescents
(aged 6 months to 18 years) and in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after
consulting the doctor.

The most common side effects of receiving METHICO 500MCG INJECTION are headache,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, skin rash, and/or hot flushes.
Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsen.

Uses Of METHICO 500MCG INJECTION

• Manage diabetic and peripheral neuropathies
• Manage megaloblastic anaemia (caused by vitamin B12 deficiency)
• Manage sciatica pain (leg pain), back pain, and general weakness in affected individuals.

How METHICO 500MCG INJECTION Works

METHICO 500MCG INJECTION works by aiding in the synthesis of myelin (a
lipid-rich material that covers nerve fibers), which helps in protecting the
nerve fibers and thereby providing relief from diabetic and peripheral
neuropathy, sciatica pain, and back pain in affected individuals. It also
promotes nucleic acid synthesis in the bone marrow, which helps in the
maturation and division of erythroblasts, thus managing poor production of red
blood cells and thereby improving megaloblastic anaemia in affected individuals.

How to use METHICO 500MCG INJECTION

METHICO 500MCG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a
vein as an intravenous injection or into the muscle as an intramuscular
injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you
depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Side Effects Of METHICO 500MCG INJECTION

Common

• Headache
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite
• Skin rash, hot flushes.

Rare

Stop receiving METHICO 500MCG INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if
you experience any of the following side effects:

• Signs of severe allergic reactions such as wheezing, chest tightness, fever, itching, bad cough, blue/grey skin colour, seizures, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and/or swelling/pain in the leg or arm.

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Diarrhea

Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on
your own to manage diarrhea. Consult your doctor and inform them if the symptom
gets worse.

Headache

If METHICO 500MCG INJECTION causes headache, then take rest and drink plenty of
fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a
painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of receiving
METHICO 500MCG INJECTION. If it lasts more than a week or is severe, inform your
doctor.

!### Nausea And Vomiting

Receive METHICO 500MCG INJECTION with or just after a meal. Stick to simple
meals. Avoid eating oil-rich or spicy foods, sugary snacks, and drinks. Avoid
drinking too much liquid along with your meals, drink slowly in between meals.
Talk with your doctor if the condition worsens.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

ContraindicatedMETHICO 500MCG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult
your doctor before receiving METHICO 500MCG INJECTION.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedMETHICO 500MCG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Consult your doctor before receiving METHICO 500MCG INJECTION.

Kidney

Use with CautionMETHICO 500MCG INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with kidney
problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

!### Liver

Use with CautionMETHICO 500MCG INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with liver
problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not receive METHICO 500MCG INJECTION if you are allergic to methylcobalamin,
other B12-containing medicines, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Use with CautionMETHICO 500MCG INJECTION should be used with caution in children and adolescents
(aged 6 months to 18 years). Consult your doctor before receiving METHICO 500MCG
INJECTION.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionMETHICO 500MCG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged
above 65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

Others

Before receiving METHICO 500MCG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:

• Have Leber's disease (an inherited form of vision loss)
• Have signs of a low potassium level in the blood, such as muscle twitches or cramps, low blood pressure, faintness, and/or excessive urination or thirst
• Are suffering from o

Interactions

A. Drug-drug interactions:

Before receiving METHICO 500MCG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are
receiving any of the following medicine:

• Neomycin (used to manage bacterial skin infections)
• Amino salicylic acid (used to manage tuberculosis)
• Histamine H2-antagonists (used to manage recurrence of duodenal ulcers) Ex. r
• Colchicine (used in the management of gout)
• Oral contrace
• Chloramphenicol (used to manage bacterial infections)
• Cimetidine (used to manage ulcers of the stomach and intestines)

Overdosage:

METHICO 500MCG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse
in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult
your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Mecobalamin
Pharmacological Category	:	Vitamin B12
Therapeutic Indication	:	Diabetic neuropathy, Peripheral neuropathy, Megaloblastic anaemia, General weakness, Sciatica pain, Back pain
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Oral disintegrating strip, Injection, Nasal spray, Prefilled Syringe

More Information

Storage

• Keep METHICO 500MCG INJECTION out of reach of children
• Store METHICO 500MCG INJECTION below 30°C

FAQs About METHICO 500MCG INJECTION

Q: What is METHICO 500MCG INJECTION used for?

A: METHICO 500MCG INJECTION is used to manage diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage
caused by diabetes), peripheral neuropathy (peripheral nerve damage that affects
hands, feet, and arms), and megaloblastic anaemia (blood disorder) caused by
vitamin B12 deficiency. It is also used to manage sciatica pain (leg pain), back
pain, and general weakness in affected individuals.

Q: How METHICO 500MCG INJECTION is received?

A; METHICO 500MCG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse
into a vein as an intravenous injection or into the muscle as an intramuscular
injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you
depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Q: What are the side effects of METHICO 500MCG INJECTION?

A: The most common side effects of receiving METHICO 500MCG INJECTION are
headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, skin rash and/or hot
flushes. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsen.

Q: How METHICO 500MCG INJECTION works?

A: METHICO 500MCG INJECTION works by aiding in the synthesis of myelin (a
lipid-rich material that covers nerve fibers), which helps in protecting the
nerve fibers and thereby providing relief from diabetic and peripheral
neuropathy, sciatica pain, and back pain in affected individuals. It also
promotes nucleic acid synthesis in the bone marrow, which helps in the
maturation and division of erythroblasts, thus managing poor production of red
blood cells and thereby improving megaloblastic anaemia in affected individuals.

Q: Does METHICO 500MCG INJECTION cause headache?

A: Yes, METHICO 500MCG INJECTION causes headaches, as it is the commonest side
effect associated with the use of METHICO 500MCG INJECTION. If such side effects
are experienced after receiving the medicine, then try to take rest and drink
plenty of fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a
painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of receiving
METHICO 500MCG INJECTION. If it lasts more than a week or is severe, then inform
your doctor.

Q: Is METHICO 500MCG INJECTION safe during pregnancy?

A: METHICO 500MCG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Consult your doctor before receiving it.

Q: Who should not use METHICO 500MCG INJECTION?

A: Do not receive METHICO 500MCG INJECTION if you are allergic to
methylcobalamin, other B12-containing medicines, and/or any other ingredients of
this medicine.

Q: What precautions must be taken while using METHICO 500MCG INJECTION?

A: Before receiving METHICO 500MCG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have
Leber's disease (inherited form of vision loss), signs of low potassium level in
blood such as muscle twitches/cramps, low blood pressure, faintness, and/or
excessive urination/thirst, or are suffering from o
and nerve damage to the eyes), or have kidney problems or liver problems.

Q: Can METHICO 500MCG INJECTION be used in children?

A: METHICO 500MCG INJECTION should be used with caution in children and
adolescents (aged 6 months to 18 years). Consult your doctor before receiving
METHICO 500MCG INJECTION.

Q: Is METHICO 500MCG INJECTION good for nerves?

A: METHICO 500MCG INJECTION is a form of vitamin B12 that helps in the
production of DNA, RNA, and proteins. It also helps regenerate nerves and aids
in the formation of lecithin, which helps repair damaged nerves.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Nerve conduction test
• Complete Blood Count (CBC)/ Hemogram
• Vitamin B-12
• Complete Vitamins Profile
• Healthy Midlife Checkup
• Men Health Checkup - Advanced
• Complete Women Checkup
• Women Health Checkup - Essential
• Full Body Checkup – Gold
• Full Body Checkup – Silver