The Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects of Mecobalamin Tablets
Disease description:
I have been experiencing neuralgia frequently lately and my mental condition is quite poor. My doctor prescribed Mecobalamin tablets for me. I would like to ask the doctor about the uses, benefits, and side effects of Mecobalamin tablets.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Shichang
Mecobalamin tablets are commonly used to treat peripheral neuropathy. Their main functions and effects include:
1. Treatment of nerve diseases: As the active form of vitamin B12, mecobalamin nourishes nerves, promotes myelin synthesis, and axonal regeneration. It is commonly used to treat facial neuritis, acute and chronic Guillain-Barré syndrome, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and others.
2. Improvement of anemia: It promotes the production and maturation of red blood cells and serves as an adjunct in treating megaloblastic anemia.
3. Prevention of atherosclerosis: By reducing serum homocysteine levels, it helps prevent cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis.
Mecobalamin tablets may also have certain side effects, primarily including:
1. Gastrointestinal reactions: Such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
2. Allergic reactions: A few patients may experience allergic symptoms such as rash and skin itching; severe cases may develop breathing difficulties.
