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Methnev 1500mcg Injection

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Benzyl Alcohol

Product introduction

Methnev 1500mcg Injection is a medicine used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency in the body. Vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis. It also helps to treat anemia, fatigue, and numbness or tingling in hands and feet.

Methnev 1500mcg Injection should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. You should take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the most benefit from it. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking other medicines and supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough vitamin B12 in your diet.

Methnev 1500mcg Injection is generally safe and does not usually cause any side effects. Some medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin B12, let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. This medicine is recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, especially if you are a vegetarian or vegan.

Uses of Methnev Injection

  • Vitamin B12 deficiency

Side effects of Methnev Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Methnev

  • No common side effects seen

How to use Methnev Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Methnev Injection works

Methnev 1500mcg Injection is a nutrient which the body requires in small amounts to make red blood cells, generate energy, and keep nerve cells healthy.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Methnev 1500mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Methnev 1500mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Methnev 1500mcg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Methnev 1500mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

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Fact Box

Chemical Class
Cobalamin Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
Vitamins

Interaction with drugs

Taking Methnev with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Orli-Misia, Redufat, Orlistat
Serious

Patient concerns

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Vitamin B12 deficiency, kindly give solution.
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Take sprouts & non-veg as they are rich source of Vitamin B-12
Deficiency of vitamin B12 in blood
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
send scan copy of lab reprots
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FAQs

Q. What is Methnev 1500mcg Injection? What is Methnev 1500mcg Injection used for?

Methnev 1500mcg Injection is a medicine used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency in the body. Vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis. It also helps to treat anemia, fatigue, and numbness or tingling in hands and feet.

Q. What is the cause of vitamin B12 deficiency?

Deficiency of vitamin B12 could be due to poor dietary intake, pernicious anemia (as it leads to poor absorption of vitamin B12) and certain types of stomach related surgeries, such as weight loss surgery or any surgery of the intestines). Besides these, there are some medications which can also lead to its deficiency and some disorders of the immune system (those that cause a decrease in the immunity of our body), such as Lupus or Graves’ disease. Consult your doctor if you have or ever had any of these issues.

Q. Is Methnev 1500mcg Injection effective?

Methnev 1500mcg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Methnev 1500mcg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. How should Methnev 1500mcg Injection be taken?

Methnev 1500mcg Injection should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It is advised to take Methnev 1500mcg Injection with food preferably at the same time each day to avoid the chances of missing a dose.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Methnev 1500mcg Injection?

If you forget a dose of Methnev 1500mcg Injection, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Q. Is Methnev 1500mcg Injection safe?

Methnev 1500mcg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. Can vitamin B12 deficiency cause depression?

Yes, any imbalance of vitamin B12 or its deficiency may cause depression. Vitamin B12 along with the other forms of vitamin B are extremely important in regulating chemicals which regulate our mood and behaviour.

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Country of origin: India

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