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Mecmed-M Tablet 10's, Pack of 10
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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of depression. It contains Dosulepine and Methylcobalamin, which increase neurotransmitter (serotonin and noradrenaline) activity in the brain that regulates mood, memory, and the ability to concentrate. It may cause common side effects, such as dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, increased or decreased appetite, nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea, changes in heartbeat, constipation, difficulty urinating, and sweating. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

DOSULEPIN-50MG + METHYLCOBALAMIN-1500MCG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abeest International Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Mecmed-M Tablet 10's

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medications called antidepressants used in the treatment of depression. Depression is a neurological disease. It is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger. This condition can also be triggered by vitamin b12 deficiency. Your doctor prescribes Mecmed-M Tablet 10's when other medications are ineffective in treating depression. 

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's is a combination of Dosulepine and Methylcobalamin. Dosulepin is a tricyclic antidepressant that increases the activity of neurotransmitters, specifically serotonin and noradrenaline, in the brain. Serotonin helps enhance mood, improve memory, and also reduce problems associated with sleeping and eating. Noradrenaline helps in improving mood, alertness, and the ability to concentrate. Methylcobalamin helps to treat vitamin b12 deficiency.

Your doctor determines the dose based on your health condition. The common side-effects of Mecmed-M Tablet 10's are dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, increase or decrease in appetite, nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea, changes in heartbeat, constipation, difficulty in passing urine, and sweating. If the symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.

Do not take Mecmed-M Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not take Mecmed-M Tablet 10's if you have an irregular heartbeat or any other heart problems, liver problems, eye condition known as glaucoma, prostate problems in men (difficulty in passing water or enlarged prostate), mania (feeling over-excited with unusual behaviour), and epilepsy (fits). It should be used with caution in young adults as it can increase depression and cause suicidal thoughts. If you have thoughts of harming yourself, consult your doctor immediately. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Uses of Mecmed-M Tablet 10's

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of depression. The detailed uses of Mecmed-M Tablet 10's are as follows: <br/>• Depression Treatment: Mecmed-M Tablet 10's treats depression by balancing brain chemicals to alleviate symptoms.<br/>• Anxiety Relief: Mecmed-M Tablet 10's helps to reduce anxiety and promote calmness in patients with anxiety disorders.<br/>• Chronic Pain Management: Mecmed-M Tablet 10's is prescribed for chronic pain management, reducing pain perception and improving quality of life for patients living with pain.<br/>• Sleep Disorders: Mecmed-M Tablet 10's sedative properties can help patients with insomnia or sleep disturbances, promoting better sleep quality.<br/>

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Directions for Use

• Take Mecmed-M Tablet 10's with or without food or as advised by a doctor. • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure its safety. • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's is a combination of two medicines: Dosulepine and Methylcobalamin. Your doctor prescribes this medication when other medications are ineffective in treating depression. Dosulepin is a tricyclic antidepressant that increases the activity of neurotransmitters like serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain. Serotonin helps enhance mood, improve memory, and also reduce problems associated with sleeping and eating. Noradrenaline helps in improving mood, alertness, and the ability to concentrate. Methylcobalamin helps to treat vitamin b12 deficiency.

How Mecmed-M Tablet 10's Works

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's is a combination of two medicines: Dosulepine and Methylcobalamin. Dosulepin is a tricyclic antidepressant that increases the activity of neurotransmitters, specifically serotonin and noradrenaline, in the brain. Serotonin helps enhance mood, improve memory, and reduce problems associated with sleeping and eating. Noradrenaline helps in improving mood, alertness, and the ability to concentrate. Methylcobalamin helps to treat vitamin b12 deficiency.

Storage

Keep Mecmed-M Tablet 10's out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Mecmed-M Tablet
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
  • Change positions or take a break from activity to relieve symptoms.
  • Avoid postures that put a lot of pressure on just one area of the body.
  • If you have vitamin deficiency, take supplements or change your diet.
  • Exercise regularly like cycling, walking or swimming.
  • Avoid sitting with your legs crossed.
  • Clench and unclench your fists and wiggle your toes.
  • Massage the affected area.
  • Maintain consistent habits, sleep patterns and food times to help maintain stability and reduce confusion.
  • Mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing or meditation help you stay focused and in the now.
  • Participate in cognitive therapy to enhance your ability to remember, focus and solve problems.
  • As directed by your physician, take your medications to help control underlying disorders like depression, anxiety or cognitive impairment.
  • Always wear loose-fitting clothes which are suitable for your activity.
  • Include the diet containing fruits like watermelon, grapes, bananas and green leafy vegetables.
  • Drink plenty of water stay hydrated.
  • Avoid moving more and staying in hot sun.
Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:
  • If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
  • As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
  • Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
  • Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
  • When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
  • Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
  • Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
  • If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the steps to manage medication-triggered tremors or involuntary shaking:
  • Notify your doctor immediately if you experience tremors or involuntary shaking after taking medication or adjusting your medication regimen.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or recommend alternative techniques like relaxation, meditation, or journaling to alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may direct you to practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, or journaling.
  • Regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, can help reduce anxiety and alleviate tremor symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, such as avoiding caffeine, getting enough sleep, and staying hydrated, to help manage tremors.
  • Maintain regular follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor tremor symptoms and adjust treatment plans as needed.

What if I have taken an overdose of Mecmed-M Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Mecmed-M Tablet 10's, as it may cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Before taking Mecmed-M Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you are undergoing surgery, have diabetes, receiving electroshock therapy (ECT), have thyroid problems, difficulty in passing urine, adrenal gland tumour, have porphyria (disease-causing damage to the nerves and skin sensitivity), have a history of mania or psychosis, have cardiac disease, have severe renal disease, and have epilepsy (fits). It increases suicidal tendencies, especially in young adults.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DosulepinAmitriptyline
Severe
DosulepinParoxetine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DosulepinAmitriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mecmed-M Tablet:
Coadministration of Amitriptyline and Mecmed-M Tablet may increase the risk of irregular heartbeat. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Although combining Amitriptyline with Mecmed-M Tablet may result in an interaction, it can be used when a doctor recommends it. If you experience sudden dizziness or irregular heartbeats during therapy, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
DosulepinParoxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mecmed-M Tablet:
Coadministration of paroxetine and Mecmed-M Tablet might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Mecmed-M Tablet and paroxetine together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience confusion, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, blurred vision, muscle spasms, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
MecobalaminNeomycin
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Mecmed-M Tablet:
Coadministration of Mecmed-M Tablet with Neomycin can impair the absorption of Mecmed-M Tablet and increase its levels which can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mecmed-M Tablet with Neomycin together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Headache, or Loss of appetite you should contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
MecobalaminChloramphenicol
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Mecmed-M Tablet:
Coadministration of Mecmed-M Tablet with Chloramphenicol can impair absorption and increase the levels of Mecmed-M Tablet which can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mecmed-M Tablet with Chloramphenicol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Headache, or Loss of appetite, you should contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a well-balanced diet.
  • Avoid processed or packaged foods and those high in refined sugars.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Lose excess weight and monitor your weight regularly.
  • Avoid stress.
  • Enhance your mood by engaging in physical activity, socialising with others, and expressing your emotions.
  • Quit alcohol intake and smoking.

 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol increases the risk of side effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's is a category C drug. So, it is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Unsafe

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medicine.

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Liver

Caution

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Kidney

Caution

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's should not be used in children below 12 years of age without a doctor's advice.

FAQs

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of depression.

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's contains Dosulepin and Methylcobalamin. It treats depression by enhancing mood, improving memory, and also reduces problems associated with sleeping and eating. It also treats vitamin B12 deficiency, which is a risk factor for depression.

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's should not be used in patients with heart problems as it may worsen the condition. Discuss the potential benefits and risks with your doctor before using Mecmed-M Tablet 10's.

The common side effects of Mecmed-M Tablet 10's are dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, increased or decreased appetite, nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea, changes in heartbeat, constipation, difficulty urinating, and sweating. If the symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's should not be used in patients with thyroid problems as it may exacerbate the condition by causing iatrogenic effects (drug-inducing side effects). So, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor before using Mecmed-M Tablet 10's.

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's increases suicidal thoughts and worsens depression in young adults. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine with adjustments to the dose. So, do not use Mecmed-M Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor.

No, Mecmed-M Tablet 10's isn’t a muscle relaxant. It belongs to a class of medicines called antidepressants used in the treatment of depression.

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's and amitriptyline are different medications, though both can be used for inevitable pain and mental health conditions. Mecmed-M Tablet 10's mainly treats specific skin conditions and has anti-inflammatory effects. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant commonly used for depression, nerve pain, and preventing migraines. While amitriptyline affects brain neurotransmitters, Mecmed-M Tablet 10's generally targets localized inflammation and irritation on the skin.

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's and doxepin are different medications but belong to a similar chemical class. In low doses, doxepin can help patients with insomnia to sleep better. It is also available in a topical form for treating various neurodermatitis syndromes, particularly for relieving itching.

You are recommended to stop Mecmed-M Tablet 10's after consulting a doctor. So that you can gradually reduce the dose of Mecmed-M Tablet 10's as discontinuing suddenly may cause blurred vision, anxiety, aggression, constipation, and concentration impairment.

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's is generally not fatal when taken as prescribed. However, taking too much or using it incorrectly can lead to life-threatening or serious side effects such as irregular heartbeat, fast heart rate, hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), or orthostatic hypotension. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical treatment immediately.

You are recommended to avoid taking Mecmed-M Tablet 10's with diazepam as it can increase the chances of side effects like sleepiness or drowsiness. However, consult your doctor before taking Mecmed-M Tablet 10's with other medicines to avoid possible interactions.

No, Mecmed-M Tablet 10's is not recommended for treating trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve (the 5th cranial nerve), one of the most widely distributed nerves in the head.

No, Mecmed-M Tablet 10's is not used for treating burning mouth syndrome. This condition causes burning, scalding, tingling, or numb sensation in the mouth, which can occur daily for months or even longer. Consult a doctor immediately if the condition persists for longer.

No, Mecmed-M Tablet 10's is not recommended for treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder marked by chronic or recurring stomach pain or discomfort, along with changes in bowel habits.

Yes, Mecmed-M Tablet 10's may help to treat sleep problems (insomnia) with depression. Its calming effects make it useful for improving sleep in those with depression. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Mecmed-M Tablet 10's. Do not self-medicate.

Mecmed-M Tablet 10's may not be approved for treating fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that causes widespread tenderness but doesn’t involve actual damage to muscles, ligaments, or joints. Consult your doctor before using Mecmed-M Tablet 10's.

Yes, Mecmed-M Tablet 10's may be used for nerve pain. Consult with and follow the instructions provided by the physician for Mecmed-M Tablet 10's, as advised, to minimise potential side effects. Do not self-medicate.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

G-82 & G-81A, Old No. G-23-A & G-23 , Third Floor PVT Office No.101, LaxmiNagar, Delhi East,  Delhi - 110092
Other Info - MEC0836

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Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:42 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/uk/pdf/leaflet/1018766.pdf
  2. https://www.npra.gov.my/images/reg-and-noti/PI/non-poison/Mecobalamin-Template-oral-Website.pdf

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