Vitamin B12 deficiency

In Vitamin B12 deficiency Merenerve Injection is a supplement of vitamin B12. It is used to treat low levels of vitamin B12 in your body. Vitamin B12 is essential in the formation of red blood cells and helps in the absorption of iron in the body. It also helps your body use fat and carbohydrates for energy and make new protein. In combination with other vitamins it helps in strengthening the immune system improves the metabolism of the body and is important for the nervous system.

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

Merenerve Injection is a man-made form of vitamin B12. It is used to treat deficiency of vitamin B12 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 the hands and feet.Merenerve Injection should be used exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Follow all directions on the prescription label and read all medication guides before use. You should use 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.Merenerve Injection is generally safe and does not usually cause any common 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. To make sure it is safe for you before using the medicine let your doctor also know if you have any medical conditions such as Leber's disease liver disease or kidney disorder.

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

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Merenerve Injection. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Merenerve 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 : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Merenerve Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether Merenerve Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Merenerve Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Merenerve Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Merenerve Injection take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Cobalamin Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Vitamin B12 deficiency

No common side effects seen

Q. What is Merenerve Injection?::: Merenerve Injection is a form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient which is required by the body to make red blood cells and maintain a healthy nervous system. It is also important for releasing energy from food and using vitamin B11 (folic acid).| Q. Why can’t I get sufficient vitamin B12 in my diet?::: You can get vitamin B12 from sources like meat fish eggs and dairy products. While people who are vegetarian or vegan may not get Vitamin B12 as it is not found naturally in foods such as fruits vegetables and grains. Therefore deficiency of Vitamin B12 is usually noticed in vegetarians or vegans.| Q. What happens if I have vitamin B12 deficiency?::: Deficiency of vitamin B12 may cause tiredness weakness constipation loss of appetite weight loss and megaloblastic anemia (a condition when red blood cells become larger than normal). It may also lead to nerve problems such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Other symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency may include problems with balance depression confusion dementia poor memory and soreness of the mouth or tongue.| Q. Is Merenerve Injection safe?::: Merenerve Injection is generally well tolerated and considered safe. However in some cases rare side effects may be observed such as nausea diarrhea anorexia and rash. Discontinue taking this medicine immediately if a rash occurs.| Q. How should Merenerve Injection be given?::: Merenerve Injection can be injected directly into a vein (intravenously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly). The usual dose is 1 ampoule (0.5 mg of Merenerve Injection) and is given 3 times a week. After 2 months 1 ampoule (0.5 mg of Merenerve Injection) is given every one to three months as a part of maintenance therapy.| Q. What precautions need to be taken while administering Merenerve Injection?::: Avoid taking the injections at the same site every time. If there is intense pain while injecting or if the blood flows back into the syringe take out the needle and re-insert at a different site.