Primecobal 1000Mcg Injection 2ml

Introduction About PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION

PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION contains Methylcobalamin, which belongs to the
group of medicines called Vitamins. PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION is used to
manage diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage caused by diabetes), peripheral
neuropathy (peripheral nerve damage that affects hands, feet, and arms), and
megaloblastic anaemia (blood disorder) caused by vitamin B12 deficiency in
affected individuals.

PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION is also used to manage sciatica pain (leg pain),
back pain, and general weakness in affected individuals.

PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to
mecobalamin and/or other B12-containing medicines.

Before receiving PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have
Leber's disease (an inherited form of vision loss) and/or are suffering from low
potassium levels (with associated signs such as muscle twitches/cramps, low
blood pressure), o
and kidney and/or liver problems.

PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in
breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in children and adolescents
(aged 6 months to 18 years) and in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after
consulting the doctor.

The most common side effects of receiving PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION are
headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, skin rash, and/or hot
flushes. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsen.

Uses Of PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION

• Manage diabetic and peripheral neuropathies
• Manage megaloblastic anaemia (caused by vitamin B12 deficiency)
• Manage sciatica pain (leg pain), back pain, and general weakness in affected individuals.

How PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION Works

PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION works by aiding in the synthesis of myelin (a
lipid-rich material that covers nerve fibers), which helps in protecting the
nerve fibers and thereby providing relief from diabetic and peripheral
neuropathy, sciatica pain, and back pain in affected individuals. It also
promotes nucleic acid synthesis in the bone marrow, which helps in the
maturation and division of erythroblasts, thus managing poor production of red
blood cells and thereby improving megaloblastic anaemia in affected individuals.

How to use PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION

PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse
into a vein as an intravenous injection or into the muscle as an intramuscular
injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you
depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Side Effects Of PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION

Common

• Headache
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite
• Skin rash, hot flushes.

Rare

Stop receiving PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately
if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Signs of severe allergic reactions such as wheezing, chest tightness, fever, itching, bad cough, blue/grey skin colour, seizures, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and/or swelling/pain in the leg or arm.

How To Manage Side Effects

Diarrhea

Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on
your own to manage diarrhea. Consult your doctor and inform them if the symptom
gets worse.

Headache

If PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION causes headache, then take rest and drink plenty
of fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a
painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of receiving
PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION. If it lasts more than a week or is severe, inform
your doctor.

!### Nausea And Vomiting

Receive PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION with or just after a meal. Stick to simple
meals. Avoid eating oil-rich or spicy foods, sugary snacks, and drinks. Avoid
drinking too much liquid along with your meals, drink slowly in between meals.
Talk with your doctor if the condition worsens.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

ContraindicatedPRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Consult your doctor before receiving PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedPRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Consult your doctor before receiving PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionPRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with
kidney problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

!### Liver

Use with CautionPRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with
liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not receive PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION if you are allergic to
methylcobalamin, other B12-containing medicines, and/or any other ingredients of
this medicine.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Use with CautionPRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION should be used with caution in children and
adolescents (aged 6 months to 18 years). Consult your doctor before receiving
PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionPRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients
(aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

Others

Before receiving PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:

• Have Leber's disease (an inherited form of vision loss)
• Have signs of a low potassium level in the blood, such as muscle twitches or cramps, low blood pressure, faintness, and/or excessive urination or thirst
• Are suffering from o

Interactions

A. Drug-drug interactions:

Before receiving PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are
receiving any of the following medicine:

• Neomycin (used to manage bacterial skin infections)
• Amino salicylic acid (used to manage tuberculosis)
• Histamine H2-antagonists (used to manage recurrence of duodenal ulcers) Ex. r
• Colchicine (used in the management of gout)
• Oral contrace
• Chloramphenicol (used to manage bacterial infections)
• Cimetidine (used to manage ulcers of the stomach and intestines)

Overdosage:

PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a
nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However,
consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Mecobalamin
Pharmacological Category	:	Vitamin B12
Therapeutic Indication	:	Diabetic neuropathy, Peripheral neuropathy, Megaloblastic anaemia, General weakness, Sciatica pain, Back pain
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Oral disintegrating strip, Injection, Nasal spray, Prefilled Syringe

More Information

Storage

• Keep PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION out of reach of children
• Store PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION below 30°C

FAQs About PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION

Q: What is PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION used for?

A: PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION is used to manage diabetic neuropathy (nerve
damage caused by diabetes), peripheral neuropathy (peripheral nerve damage that
affects hands, feet, and arms), and megaloblastic anaemia (blood disorder)
caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. It is also used to manage sciatica pain (leg
pain), back pain, and general weakness in affected individuals.

Q: How PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION is received?

A; PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse
into a vein as an intravenous injection or into the muscle as an intramuscular
injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you
depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Q: What are the side effects of PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION?

A: The most common side effects of receiving PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION are
headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, skin rash and/or hot
flushes. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsen.

Q: How PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION works?

A: PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION works by aiding in the synthesis of myelin (a
lipid-rich material that covers nerve fibers), which helps in protecting the
nerve fibers and thereby providing relief from diabetic and peripheral
neuropathy, sciatica pain, and back pain in affected individuals. It also
promotes nucleic acid synthesis in the bone marrow, which helps in the
maturation and division of erythroblasts, thus managing poor production of red
blood cells and thereby improving megaloblastic anaemia in affected individuals.

Q: Does PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION cause headache?

A: Yes, PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION causes headaches, as it is the commonest
side effect associated with the use of PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION. If such
side effects are experienced after receiving the medicine, then try to take rest
and drink plenty of fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to
recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of
receiving PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION. If it lasts more than a week or is
severe, then inform your doctor.

Q: Is PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION safe during pregnancy?

A: PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Consult your doctor before receiving it.

Q: Who should not use PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION?

A: Do not receive PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION if you are allergic to
methylcobalamin, other B12-containing medicines, and/or any other ingredients of
this medicine.

Q: What precautions must be taken while using PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION?

A: Before receiving PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have
Leber's disease (inherited form of vision loss), signs of low potassium level in
blood such as muscle twitches/cramps, low blood pressure, faintness, and/or
excessive urination/thirst, or are suffering from o
and nerve damage to the eyes), or have kidney problems or liver problems.

Q: Can PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION be used in children?

A: PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION should be used with caution in children and
adolescents (aged 6 months to 18 years). Consult your doctor before receiving
PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION.

Q: Is PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION good for nerves?

A: PRIMECOBAL 1000MCG INJECTION is a form of vitamin B12 that helps in the
production of DNA, RNA, and proteins. It also helps regenerate nerves and aids
in the formation of lecithin, which helps repair damaged nerves.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Nerve conduction test
• Complete Blood Count (CBC)/ Hemogram
• Vitamin B-12
• Complete Vitamins Profile
• Healthy Midlife Checkup
• Men Health Checkup - Advanced
• Complete Women Checkup
• Women Health Checkup - Essential
• Full Body Checkup – Gold
• Full Body Checkup – Silver