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ME 12 Injection

Manufactured bySystopic Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsMethylcobalamin
Description
ME 12 Injection contains methylcobalamin, a man-made form of Vitamin B12 which is important for nerve health, brain function, and red blood cell production. This medicine is mainly used to treat Vitamin B12 deficiency in people with anaemia and peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain in hands and feet). Methylcobalamin regulates certain vital bodily functions like cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. ME 12 Injection rarely shows side effects. However, sometimes you may experience diarrhoea, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist. Temporary pain or redness at the injection site is also reported in some people. Do not use ME 12 Injection if you are allergic to it. ME 12 Injection is administered by a qualified health care professional in a hospital or clinic. Do not self-administer this injection. The dose and duration of injection will be decided by your doctor depending upon your health condition. ME 12 Injection should be taken with caution if you have low potassium levels and optic nerve disease (swelling and damage of the nerves of eyes). Before taking this injection inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, Leber's disease (nerve disease that leads to sudden, painless vision loss). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for ME 12 Injection

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Skin rash
  • Chest pain and discomfort
  • Pain at the injection site

Uses of ME 12 Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Megaloblastic Anaemia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for ME 12 Injection to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The exact duration of action of ME 12 Injection is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while treatment with ME 12 Injection due to increased risk of dizziness and drowsiness.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for ME 12 Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    ME 12 Injection should not be used in pregnancy to treat anaemia unless it is vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia. However, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation and after all the risks and benefits are discussed.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    ME 12 Injection is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk at very low levels. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation if you are a nursing mother.

Leber's Disease

ME 12 Injection is not recommended for use in individuals who have Leber's Disease, a rare genetic disorder characterized by painless and sudden vision loss. This medicine may cause serious damage to the optic nerve (the nerve that connects the eye to the brain) in these individuals.

Allergy

Avoid taking ME 12 Injection if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

ME 12 Injection should not be used in pregnancy to treat anaemia unless it is vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia. However, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation and after all the risks and benefits are discussed.

Breast-feeding

ME 12 Injection is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk at very low levels. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation if you are a nursing mother.
General warnings

Folic acid

Folic acid supplements can mask some of the symptoms of anaemia caused by Vitamin B12 deficiency. It is advised that you consult your doctor and make sure that the right supplement is being taken.

Intramuscular Administration

When used intramuscularly, ME 12 Injection should not be repeatedly injected at the same place. It should be administered cautiously for infants and children. It should not be injected into the densely innervated site (areas that have a large supply of nerves).

Missed Dose

Since ME 12 Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since ME 12 Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while treatment with ME 12 Injection due to increased risk of dizziness and drowsiness.
Interaction with Medicine

Chloramphenicol

Omeprazole

Ranitidine

Antidiabetic drugs

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
ME 12 Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Report any undesirable side effects to the doctor promptly. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
ME 12 Injection works by facilitating the production of red blood cells in the body and protect nerve fibres from damage.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Vitamins

Schedule

Schedule H

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