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Mebaal drug is used to treat peripheral neuropathy, neurological disease caused by alcohol use or when using drugs that have a bad effect on the nervous system,... In addition to the use of Mebaal, the article What are the side effects of Mebaal 500?
1. What is Mebaal 500?
The drug is currently invested by Windlas Biotech Ltd- INDIA, responsible for investment in research and production. Ingredients: The drug is prepared in the form of Mebaal 500 tablets containing 500 mcg Mecobalamin or Mebaal 1500 tablets containing 1500 mcg Mecobalamin Note: Because the drug is prepared in 2 tablet forms, 500mcg Mecobalamin and 1500mcg Mecobalamin tablets as well as Packed with different sizes, when looking to buy, patients need to carefully read drug information to buy appropriate products.
Drug group: Minerals and Vitamins Dosage form: Film coated tablets Packing: Box of 3 blisters, 10 blisters x 10 tablets
2. Uses of Mebaal
2.1 Effects of Mebaal With the main ingredient Mecobalamin is a form of Vitamin B12, but Mecobalamin has the ability to absorb and enter nerve tissue, so it is more effective than normal vitamins. Helps to increase metabolism here, synthesizes Lecithin, a component in the formation of myelin sheath, brings a revitalizing effect to damaged nerve tissue and it also helps maintain stable impulse conduction in the brain. nervous system. Improves sensory-motor disorders in the limbs, memory and mental disorders. An indispensable effect is that it helps prevent anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, which causes megaloblastic anemia because vitamin B12 participates in the growth and division of red blood cells. Effective treatment of peripheral nerve damage and anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency
2.2 Indications Mebaal is now widely used by experts in the following cases:
Neurological diseases such as: Neuralgia, sciatica, cervical-brachial neuralgia, shoulder-brachial syndrome...it is considered as a nerve tonic Neurological complications in patients with diabetes, patients with alcoholic psychosis Drug use neuropathy, occupational factors Hyperchromic megaloblastic anemia (Biermer's disease) 2.3 How to use - Mebaal dosage is made in the form of tablets containing 500mcg Mecobalamin and 1500mcg Mecobalamin is used orally, with the dose used depending on the specific disease and patient's condition and required doctor's prescription.
The recommended dose for adults is 1500mcg Mecobalamin/day corresponding to 1 Mebaal 500mcg tablet x 3 times/day or 1 Mebaal 1500mcg/day tablet.
How to use: you should use the medicine as soon as you take it out, do not let the medicine be exposed for too long in the atmosphere. You can use the drug with a little water from 300-500ml, pay attention to swallow the tablet whole, do not chew the medicine.
Use time: you can drink it before or after eating. It is best before eating to avoid stomach irritation.
2.4 How to handle overdose, missed dose Mebaal In case of missed dose: When you forget to take a medicine, if you remember it, you need to use it immediately. Single use, do not double dose can cause strong irritation and waste of medicine.
Cases of unwanted effects due to overdose have not been recorded, but when using an overdose, you need to monitor for signs of poisoning, when there are unwanted signs, you need to go to medical facilities for treatment. counseling and treatment.
3. Mebaal 500 . side effects
Mebaal provides Mecobalamin which is a form of Vitamin B12 necessary for the body's growth, so Mebaal is highly safe for the body. However, when using the drug, the patient may experience the following side effects:
Digestive disorders: nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea Loss of appetite or appetite Drug allergy: rash, headache , dizziness, dizziness, ... However, the effects mentioned above are only encountered in a few cases so you do not need to worry too much. If any abnormal signs appear, you should go to medical facilities for examination and advice.
4. Note when using Mebaal 500
Contraindications
Do not use the drug for patients who are sensitive to Mecobalamin or any of its ingredients, or who have a history of allergy to ingredients similar to Mebaal Relative contraindications for cancer patients Different types People with blood diseases that change the size of small red blood cells Attention and caution when using Mebaal
Although there have been no reports on the effect of the drug on pregnant women, lactating women and children, but should be cautious when using Mebaal to treat these subjects and must have a doctor's prescription, as well as monitor the patient's condition before, during and after the use. drug use. Consider discontinuing the drug when symptoms do not improve, should not be used continuously for more than 30 days. For those who are regularly exposed to mercury and mercury products, use the correct dose to avoid drug abuse The drug does not affect the ability to work such as operating machinery, driving a car... Stop using the drug when the side effects become severe
Note when using with other drugs
Drugs absorbed through the intestinal tract, when used together with antibiotics or bactericidal foods such as onions, garlic can change the intestinal microflora affecting the absorption of drugs through the digestive tract. chemical. The anti-tuberculosis drug Para-amino salicylic acid also reduces the absorption of Mecobalamin. Metformin also reduces the absorption of the drug but can be overcome by the use of oral calcium According to studies using cholestyramine, colchicine, colestipol reduce the reabsorption of Mecobalamin through the hepatic, intestinal cycle Potassium chloride and inhibitors Frequent proton pumps also reduce the effectiveness of Mebaal.
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