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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml belongs to the class of vitamins used in the treatment of peripheral neuropathies and megaloblastic anaemia. This medicine contains methylcobalamin which helps protect the nerves from damage and promotes blood cell production. Some of the common side effects include pain, itching, swelling or redness at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and headache.
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Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml belongs to the class of vitamins primarily used to treat peripheral neuropathies and megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Megaloblastic anaemia is a condition in which the red blood cells are abnormally large. Peripheral neuropathy causes damage to the nerves located outside the spinal cord and brain.

Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml contains Methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B12, which protects the nerves from damage and promotes blood cell production. It regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.

In some cases, Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml may cause side effects such as pain, itching, swelling or redness at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to methylcobalamin, or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your present and past medical history and ongoing medicines to rule out any side effects.

Treatment of Peripheral neuropathy and megaloblastic anaemia
Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer.

Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml belongs to the class of vitamins primarily used to treat peripheral neuropathies and megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml contains Methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B12, which protects the nerves from damage and promotes blood cell production. It regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.

Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml contains Methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B12, which protects the nerves from damage and promotes blood cell production. It regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
  • Painfulness or tenderness at the injection site
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml is administered by a health care professional in a hospital setting. Hence, the chances of overdose are less. Overdose may cause headache, nausea or vomiting. Your doctor may take necessary measures if an overdose is suspected.

Do not take Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have toxic amblyopia (poor vision which may be due to Vitamin B12 deficiency), low potassium levels in the blood, iron or folic acid deficiency, or if you have/had optic nerve damage. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

MecobalaminNeomycin
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml :
Coadministration of Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml with Neomycin can impair the absorption of Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml and increase its levels which can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml 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 Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml :
Coadministration of Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml with Chloramphenicol can impair absorption and increase the levels of Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml which can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml 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.
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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.

Drug-Food Interactions

  • Include fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, meat, and fish into your diet.

  • Avoid oily and canned foods.
  • Quit smoking and avoid drinking alcohol. 
  • Avoid tea and coffee.
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Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml belongs to the class of vitamins primarily used to treat peripheral neuropathies and megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.
Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml belongs to the class of vitamins primarily used to treat peripheral neuropathies and megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Megaloblastic anaemia is a condition in which the red blood cells are abnormally large.
Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml helps protect the nerves from damage and promotes blood cell production. It regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.
Inform your doctor about all your medications, especially if you are taking chloramphenicol, colchicine, oral diabetes medicine (metformin), and drugs that reduce stomach acid such as cimetidine lansoprazole, omeprazole and antibiotic medications. These medications may interfere with Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml and cause unpleasant side effects or might make Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml less effective.
Vitamin B12 sources include eggs, beef, liver, chicken, trout, salmon, tuna, clams, fortified breakfast cereal, low-fat milk, yoghurt, and cheese.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor.
Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml contains methylcobalamin, a man-made vitamin which is used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency.
Having digestive disorders like Chron’s disease and celiac disease and drinking too much alcohol might impair vitamin B12 absorption leading to its deficiency.
Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause tiredness, loss of appetite, constipation, weakness, weight loss, neuropathic problems and megaloblastic anaemia.
Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml is safe and well-tolerated.
Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.
Let the doctor know if you have any allergies or if you are taking any other medicines. Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml may cause dizziness; do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml may cause side effects such as pain, itching, swelling or redness at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and headache. Talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
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