Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml belongs to the class of vitamins primarily used to treat peripheral neuropathies and megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Megaloblastic anaemia is a condition in which the red blood cells are abnormally large. Peripheral neuropathy causes damage to the nerves located outside the spinal cord and brain.

Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml contains Methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B12, which protects the nerves from damage and promotes blood cell production. It regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.

In some cases, Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml may cause side effects such as pain, itching, swelling or redness at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to methylcobalamin, or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your present and past medical history and ongoing medicines to rule out any side effects.

Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml belongs to the class of vitamins primarily used to treat peripheral neuropathies and megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml contains Methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B12, which protects the nerves from damage and promotes blood cell production. It regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.

• Painfulness or tenderness at the injection site
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Loss of appetite
• Headache

Do not take Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have toxic amblyopia (poor vision which may be due to Vitamin B12 deficiency), low potassium levels in the blood, iron or folic acid deficiency, or if you have/had optic nerve damage. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Methycobal 500 MCG Injection 5 x 1 ml may interact with anticancer medications (arsenic trioxide), antimetabolites (mercaptopurine), antibiotics (chloramphenicol), and oral contraceptives.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have hypokalaemia, optic nerve damage, malabsorption, and renal impairment.

• ARSENIC TRIOXIDE
• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• MERCAPTOPURINE

• Include fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, meat, and fish into your diet.
• Avoid oily and canned foods.
• Quit smoking and avoid drinking alcohol. 
• Avoid tea and coffee.

Megaloblastic anaemia: Megaloblastic anaemia is a blood disorder in which the red blood cells are abnormally larger than normal. Symptoms include abnormal paleness, decreased appetite, lack of energy, diarrhoea, irritability, numbness and tingling sensation in the hands and feet.

Peripheral neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy is a condition in which the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord are damaged or diseased. If it is left untreated, it can lead to permanent nerve damage. Symptoms include numbness, weakness, pain, pins and needles sensation.