About Mecogen SL Tablet 500mcg
Mecogen SL tablet treats vitamin B12 deficiency. It works by repairing nerves and supporting blood cell formation.
Mecogen SL Tablet Uses
- Used for vitamin B12 deficiency
- Effective against numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
- Given to patients with diabetic nerve damage
- Helpful in managing anaemia caused by low vitamin B12
- Indicated for nerve pain such as sciatica and facial palsy
- Chosen for patients on long term metformin or acid reducing medicines
- Supports treatment of vitamin B12 shortage in vegetarians and older adults
Mecogen SL Tablet Uses in Urdu
- جسم میں حیاتین ب بارہ کی کمی پوری کرتی ہے
- ہاتھوں اور پیروں کے سن ہونے میں فائدہ دیتی ہے
- ذیابیطس سے اعصاب کو پہنچنے والے نقصان میں مدد دیتی ہے
- خون کی کمی کے علاج میں معاون ہے
- اعصابی درد کی شدت کم کرتی ہے
- عمر رسیدہ افراد میں کمزوری اور تھکن کم کرتی ہے
Mecogen SL Tablet 500mcg formula
How to use Mecogen SL Tablet 500mcg?
- Mecogen SL tablet is placed under the tongue and left to dissolve
- The tablet should never be chewed or swallowed whole
- Eating and drinking are best avoided for five minutes after a dose
- Nerve symptoms usually need eight to twelve weeks of regular use
- This medicine works best when taken at the same time daily
Contraindications
- People diagnosed with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy
- Patients with polycythaemia vera
- This medicine must not be used by anyone allergic to mecobalamin or cobalt
- Not suitable for long term use by workers exposed to mercury
Drug Interactions
- Metformin: long term use lowers vitamin B12 absorption from food
- Omeprazole and similar acid reducers: vitamin B12 absorption from the diet falls
- Colchicine: the gut absorbs less vitamin B12 during treatment
- Chloramphenicol: the blood response to vitamin B12 is blunted
- Always tell your doctor about all medicines you are currently taking
Risks and warnings
- Sublingual use: swallowing the tablet whole removes its main advantage
- Folate deficiency: anaemia needs full testing before B12 is started alone
- No improvement: nerve symptoms unchanged after a month need review
- Severe anaemia: potassium levels can drop as the blood count recovers
- Severe deficiency: injections may be needed instead of tablets
- Acne: very high doses can worsen acne, more often in women
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: high doses need medical approval
- Share your full medical history with your doctor before taking this medicine
Mecogen SL Tablet Side Effects
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Skin rash or itching
- Metallic taste and mild tingling under the tongue
- Contact your doctor right away if any side effect feels severe or does not go away
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature, below 30°C
- Keep away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
