Drug reference
methylcobalamin
Vitamin B12 · Haematinic
Vitamin B12HaematinicATC B03BA05
CDSCO approvedATC B03BA05
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
A
FDA category + note
Mechanism
Active coenzyme form of vitamin B12, essential for the synthesis of methionine and S-adenosylmethionine, which are needed for the integrity of myelin.
Indications
Neurological defects in diabetic, alcoholic and other forms of peripheral neuropathy (note: used as nutritional supplement, not drug, in many countries)
Dosing
- Adult
- 1.5 mg/day (promoted for neurological defects in diabetic, alcoholic, and other peripheral neuropathies)
Pregnancy & lactation
Pregnancy
A
Drug interactions
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Updated: 2026-05-10