Methycobal (Vitamin B12) 500 mcg tablets from Japan

What are Methycobal tablets (vitamin B12) 500 mg?

An active principle of Meticobal tablets is methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is extremely important for the human body. It stimulates the nerve cell growth, myelination and the regeneration of axons. You can treat the following diseases with methylcobalamin.

Meticobal tablets contain a high concentration of 500 mg of methylcobalamin and can be used in cases injections are not desired. They are effective for the treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency and peripheral and diabetic neuropathies. Methylcobalamin increases peripheral nerve sensitivity and decreases weakness in the lower limbs. Multiple studies also showed that methylcobalamin may be effective for improving symptoms in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Active principles: methylcobalamin

Amount: 100 tablets

Maker: Eisai Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Indications:

• vitamin B12 deficiency,
• pernicious anemia,
• amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),
• peripheral or diabetic neuropathies.

How to take

Adults should take 1 tablet 3 times a day. Your doctor may adjust the dosage according to your age and symptoms. 

For children, the dosage should be prescribed by your pediatrician.

Contraindications: do not use for the following patients:

• pregnant or breastfeeding women,
• patients with megaloblastic anemia,
• patients with Leber's syndrome,
• patients with liver disease.

Treatment of children should be performed under the strict monitoring of the consulting pediatrician. 

Important information

The duration of the treatment should be prescribed by your doctor. On average, it lasts for 4-12 weeks. 

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.