Generic Name: cholecalciferol
Vitamin D3 is needed for normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which is further utilized for development and maintenance of bones and teeth. This makes bones stronger and reduces risk for bone fractures. Vitamin D3 also has a role in ones nerve, muscle, and immune systems.
People who might need extra vitamin D3 include
- Older adult
- Breastfed infants
- People with dark skin
- People with certain conditions, such as liver diseases, cystic fibrosis and Crohn's disease
- People who have obesity or have had gastric bypass surgery
Symptoms of vitamin D3 deficiency include bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and mood changes. Vitamin D3 is used for treating osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, renal osteodystrophy and hypoparathyroidism.
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- weight loss
- weakness
- increased calcium levels (hypercalcemia)
May cause allergic reactions or other problems if contain inactive ingredients such as peanut/soy. Pregnant women or Breastfeeding mothers need to consult their doctors before taking Vitamin D3 supplements.
Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that restores its level in the body thereby helping in treating certain anemias and nerve problems.
The primary ingredient of Mecobalamin is “Methylcobalamin” which is the active and potent form of vitamin B12.
It has the ability to treat pathology that is caused due to the deficiency of B12 vitamin consumption.
The Mecobalamin tablet can be used in treating the following diseases:
- Megaloblasticanaemia (deficiency of folic acid and vitamin B12) Pernicious anaemia
- Peripheral neuropathy (numbness and pain due to nerve damage especially of hands and feet)
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Alcoholic neuropathy
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Itching/rash
- Headache
- In addition it may cause some other allergic or unwanted effects.
- Back pain
- Discomfort in chest
Avoid if patients are allergic to Mecobalamin. Do not take if patients has the history of liver disease. Do not take with leukeran, prilosec. Consult with the doctor in case of pregnancy and breastfeeding.