Methybex 1500mcg Injection
Manufacturer
Axis Life Science Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Methylcobalamin (1500mcg)
Key Information
Short Description
Methybex 1500mcg Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Methybex 1500mcg 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 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.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Methybex 1500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Methybex 1500mcg 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
Methybex 1500mcg 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
Methybex 1500mcg 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 Methybex 1500mcg Injection?
Methybex 1500mcg Injection is a form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient required by the body to make red blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system. It is also important for releasing energy from food and using vitamin B11 (folic acid).
Why can't I get sufficient vitamin B12 in my diet?
You can obtain vitamin B12 from sources such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. While those following a vegetarian or vegan diet may lack Vitamin B12 because it is not naturally found in foods like fruits, vegetables, and grains. Therefore, deficiency of vitamin B12 is typically observed in vegetarians or vegans.
What happens if I have vitamin B12 deficiency?
Vitamin B12 deficiency may lead to fatigue, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia (a condition where red blood cells become larger than normal). It can also result in nerve problems such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Other symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency may include difficulties with balance, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue.
Is Methybex 1500mcg Injection safe?
Methybex 1500mcg Injection is generally well-tolerated and considered safe. However, in rare cases, side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, and rash may occur. If a rash occurs, discontinue use of the medication immediately.
How should Methybex 1500mcg Injection be administered?
Methybex 1500mcg Injection can be injected directly into a vein (intravenously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly). The usual dose is 1 ampoule (0.5 mg of Methybex 1500mcg Injection), which is given 3 times a week. After 2 months, 1 ampoule (0.5 mg of Methybex 1500mcg Injection) is administered every one to three months as part of maintenance therapy.
What precautions should be taken when administering Methybex 1500mcg Injection?
Do not inject the medication at the same site repeatedly. If you experience intense pain during injection or if blood flow back into the syringe occurs, remove the needle and re-insert at a different location.
