Product List

Generic:

Mecobalamin

Therapeutic Class:

Composition:

• Each Mecovate tablet contains 500 µg of mecobalamin.
• Each Mecovate ampoule (1 ml) contains 500 µg of mecobalamin.

Description:

Mecovate contains mecobalamin, a vitamin B12 – coenzyme that occurs in the blood and the cerebrospinal fluid. It is taken up by

nerve tissues more actively and extensively than other homologues of vitamin B12.

Indications:

• Peripheral neuropathies
• Injection: Megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency

Dosage:

Mecovate Tablet:

Adults:The usual daily dose is 3 tablets, equivalent to a total of 1500 µg of mecobalamin, administered orally in 3 divided doses.

Mecovate Injection:
Peripheral Neuropathies: The usual adult dosage is 1 amp, equivalent to 500 µg of mecobalamin administered IM

or IV 3 times a week. The dosage should be adjusted according to age of patient and severity of symptoms.

Megaloblastic Anemia:The usual adult dosage is 1 amp, equivalent to 500 µg of mecobalamin administered IM

or IV 3 times a week. After approximately 2 months of medication, the dose should be reduced to a single

administration of 1 amp at 1- to 3-month intervals for maintenance therapy.

Presentations:

• Mecovate Tab 500 µg is available in pack of 100’s.
• Mecovate amp 500 µg is available in pack of 10’s.