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What Are The Side Effects Of A Meconeuron Injection?
Hi, my name there 56, was operated for accute appendicitis in September 2015. She is recovering well,but is quite weak.the blood test shows low levels of vitD and haemogram. Hrdr has prescribed meconeuron 1cc injection twice a week. Wanted to know abt the drug and any side effects. How long should one take these injections ?
Hi & Welcome to HCM. Meconeuron injection (Methylcobalamin) is an active form of vitamin B12, which is used to treat anemia as well as nerve damage with numbness, tingling, pain in various neurological disorders. It is usually given in the dose of 500 mcg/day 3 times/wk for about 2 months. Then a maintenance dose of 500 mcg 1-3 monthly is required. Generally Meconeuron injection is well tolerated. However few side effects like pain or burning sensation at the site of injection, and rash may be seen after administration.
It seems from the history that she is also having deficiency of vitamin D for which she needs vitamin D with calcium supplements. She should also be encouraged to take milk or other dairy products to provide the deficient vitamin D and calcium and also adequate exposure to sun light for the vitamin D synthesis in her skin. Hope I could answer your query.
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Question : Wanted to know abt the drug and any side effects. How long should one take these injections ? Answer : This is Vitamin B12. This is a Water Soluble Vitamin and hence does not have side effects. You may have to take this for 3 to 4 months till your Vitamin B12 level becomes normal
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What Are The Side Effects Of A Meconeuron Injection?
Hi & Welcome to HCM. Meconeuron injection (Methylcobalamin) is an active form of vitamin B12, which is used to treat anemia as well as nerve damage with numbness, tingling, pain in various neurological disorders. It is usually given in the dose of 500 mcg/day 3 times/wk for about 2 months. Then a maintenance dose of 500 mcg 1-3 monthly is required. Generally Meconeuron injection is well tolerated. However few side effects like pain or burning sensation at the site of injection, and rash may be seen after administration. It seems from the history that she is also having deficiency of vitamin D for which she needs vitamin D with calcium supplements. She should also be encouraged to take milk or other dairy products to provide the deficient vitamin D and calcium and also adequate exposure to sun light for the vitamin D synthesis in her skin. Hope I could answer your query.