Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection
Manufacturer
Pinarc Life Sciences
Salt Composition
Methylcobalamin (2500mcg)
Key Information
Short Description
Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems. It 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.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection 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.
Interacting Medicines
Chloramphenicol Orlistat
How it works
Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection used for?
Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12 that helps make red blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system. It also plays a crucial role in releasing energy from food and using vitamin B11 (folic acid).
Who may be at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency?
People who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, as vitamin B12 is not naturally found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. This group may be more likely to experience vitamin B12 deficiency.
What are the potential symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency?
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 than normal). Additionally, nerve problems such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, balance issues, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue may also occur.
Is Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection safe to use?
Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection is generally well-tolerated and considered safe. However, rare side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, and rash may occur in some individuals. If a rash develops, discontinue using the injection immediately.
How should Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection be administered?
Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection can be injected directly into a vein (intravenously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly). The typical dose is 1 ampoule, which contains 0.5 mg of the injection, and should be given 3 times a week for the initial treatment period. After 2 months, maintenance therapy can begin with 1 ampoule administered every one to three months.
What precautions are necessary when administering Mecoar Gold 2500mcg Injection?
When giving the injection, avoid using the same site each time and be cautious if intense pain or blood flow is observed. If either of these issues occurs, remove the needle and reinsert it at a different location.
