Mecobal tablet
Mecobal Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Anemia
Nerve damage
Numbness and tingling
Pain in neurological disorders
Side effects
The following is a list of possible side effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Mecobal Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side effects may be rare but serious.
Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side effects, especially if they do not go away.
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Rash may be seen after administration
If you notice other side effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice.
Drug interactions
If you take other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Mecobal Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Mecobal Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Aminosalicylic acid
Antibiotics
Chloramphenicol
Colchicine
H2 blockers
Proton pump inhibitors
Contraindications
Mecobalamin is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to this medication or any of its ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Can Mecobal Tablet be used for Anemia and Nerve damage?
Yes, anemia and nerve damage are among the most common reported uses for Mecobal Tablet. Please do not use Mecobal Tablet for anemia and nerve damage without consulting first with your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when eating Mecobal Tablet medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if eating the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Mecobal Tablet. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?
Most medicines dont come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, governments categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your bodys dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
Can it be stopped immediately or do I have to slowly ween off consumption?
Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.
Source: TabletWise
