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Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule

Manufactured byJenburkt Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsMethylcobalamin
Description
Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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). Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule regulates certain vital bodily functions like cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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 Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule as it may decrease the effect of this medicine. Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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 Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule. Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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 Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule

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

Uses of Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule

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 Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule can be observed within 3 hours of administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule remains active in your body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    The desired effects of Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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?
    Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule has no habit-forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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?
    Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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. Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule is not recommended for use if you have Leber's Disease as it may worsen your condition.

Allergy

Avoid taking Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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

Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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

Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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 Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule through the intestine. Hence, appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the condition.

Other medicines

Combined use of Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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 Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule. 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 Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule may reduce the absorption of this medicine. Your doctor may advise you on the duration gap between these two medicines.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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 Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule. 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 Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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 Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule with or without food as directed by your doctor. Do not break, crush or chew the capsule. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Foods containing vitamin B12 like meat, eggs, dairy products, fortified cereals, etc. can increase the Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule 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
Nervijen Xt 1500 MCG Capsule works by facilitating the production of red blood cells in the body and protecting nerve fibres from damage.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Oral nutritional supplements, Vitamin B12

Schedule

OTC

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Methylcobalamin. [online] Available at: [Accessed 17 June 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Methylcobalamin

Encyclopedia, M. and B12, V., 2021. Vitamin B12: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 17 June 2021].

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002403.htm

Npra.gov.my. 2021. [online] Available at: [Accessed 19 October 2021].

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