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Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet
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Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet

Manufactured byMicro Labs Ltd.
ContainsMethylcobalamin
Description
Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet is 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). Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet regulates certain vital bodily functions like cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet shows side effects like diarrhoea, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Inform your doctor if these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen. Avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet as it may decrease the effect of this medicine. Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of treatment based on your health condition. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor as your condition may become worse. Avoid taking this medicine with an antacid as it may delay the absorption of Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet. Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it, or if you have Leber's disease (nerve condition that leads to sudden, painless vision loss). Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine or have any medical condition before starting the treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Decreased appetite
  • Headache
  • Skin rash

Uses of Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet

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 peak effect of Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet can be observed within 3 hours of administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet remains active in your body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    The desired effects of Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet may not be achieved if it is taken along with alcohol. Hence, consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet 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?
    Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet is not known to be harmful while breastfeeding. It passes into breastmilk at very low levels. Hence, it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation if you are breastfeeding.

Leber's Disease

Leber's disease is an eye condition in which the nerves in the eyes get damaged leading to loss of vision. Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet is not recommended for use if you have Leber's Disease as it may worsen your condition.

Allergy

Avoid taking Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet 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

Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet 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

Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet is not known to be harmful while breastfeeding. It passes into breastmilk at very low levels. Hence, it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Elderly

Elderly people may have a reduced capacity to absorb Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet through the intestine. Hence, appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the condition.

Other medicines

Combined use of Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet with other medicines may decrease the effect of this medicine or cause undesired effects. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Gastrointestinal surgery

If you recently have had gastrointestinal surgery, it may reduce the absorption of Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Folic acid

Folic acid supplements can mask some of the symptoms of anaemia caused by Vitamin B12 deficiency. Hence, consult your doctor to ensure that the right supplement is being taken.

Use of antacids

Combined use of antacids with this medicine may reduce the absorption of Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet. Your doctor may advise you on the duration gap between these two medicines.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is time for the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet. Seek immediate medical attention in case of an overdose.
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

The desired effects of Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet may not be achieved if it is taken along with alcohol. Hence, consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine

Chloramphenicol

Omeprazole

Ranitidine

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.
Take Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet with or without food as directed by your doctor. Do not crush or chew the tablet. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Foods containing vitamin B12 like meat, eggs, dairy products, fortified cereals, etc. can increase the Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet levels in your body.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Meconerv 500 MCG Tablet works by facilitating the production of red blood cells in the body and protecting nerve fibres from damage.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Oral nutritional supplements, Vitamin B12

Schedule

OTC

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https://www.npra.gov.my/images/reg-and-noti/PI/non-poison/Mecobalamin-Template-oral-Website.pdf>
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