Hylcoba 500mcg Injection
Manufacturer
Axenic Healthcare
Salt Composition
Methylcobalamin (500mcg)
Key Information
Short Description
Hylcoba 500mcg Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Hylcoba 500mcg Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12. It is used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body. Vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis. It also helps to treat anemia, fatigue, and numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Hylcoba 500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
Quick Tips
Hylcoba 500mcg Injection helps replenish vitamin B12 level in your body. This further helps in regeneration of damaged nerves in the body. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hylcoba 500mcg Injection?
Hylcoba 500mcg Injection is a solution of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient required by the body for producing red blood cells and maintaining a healthy nervous system. It also helps release energy from food and use vitamin B11 (folic acid).
Why can't I get sufficient vitamin B12 in my diet?
You obtain vitamin B12 from sources like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. However, vegetarians or vegans may not acquire enough vitamin B12 because it is not naturally found in plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. As a result, deficiency of vitamin B12 is typically observed in these individuals.
What happens if I have vitamin B12 deficiency?
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to tiredness, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia (a condition where red blood cells become abnormally large). It may also result in nerve problems such as numbness or tingling in the hands and feet. Other symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include problems with balance, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue.
Is Hylcoba 500mcg Injection safe?
Hylcoba 500mcg Injection is generally well tolerated and considered safe. However, rare side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, and rash may occur in some individuals. Discontinue using this medication immediately if you experience a rash.
How should Hylcoba 500mcg Injection be given?
Hylcoba 500mcg Injection can be injected into a vein (intravenously) or muscle (intramuscularly). The usual dose is 1 ampoule (0.5 mg of Hylcoba 500mcg Injection), and it's administered three times a week. After two months, the dosage is reduced to 1 ampoule (0.5 mg of Hylcoba 500mcg Injection) every one to three months as part of maintenance therapy.
What precautions should be taken when administering Hylcoba 500mcg Injection?
Do not inject the medication at the same site each time. If you experience intense pain while injecting or if blood flows back into the syringe, remove the needle and re-insert at a different location.
