Methylcobalamin 500mcg, Alpha Lipoic Acid 100mcg

Vitamin / mineral / nutritional supplement

📌 1. Dawa Hii Inatumika Kwa Ajili Gani? (What is it for?)

Therapeutic use is agent- and indication-specific within the class (Vitamin / mineral / nutritional supplement). Use according to culture results, national guidelines (Kenya STG/EML where applicable) and the current product SmPC. Vitamin B12 deficiency

💊 2. Jinsi Ya Kutumia Dawa Hii (How to take)

Adult: Megaloblastic anaemia caused by vit B12 deficiency: 500 mcg per day 3 times a week for about 2 month. Maintenance: 500 mcg 1-3 monthly. For peripheral neuropathies 1,500 mcg per day in 3 divided doses.

⚠️ 3. Tahadhari & Madhara Yanayoweza Kutokea (Side Effects & Warnings)

GI upset (iron, high-dose vitamin C). Hypercalcaemia (vitamin D excess). Neuropathy with B6 megadoses. Flushing (niacin).

📦 4. Jinsi Ya Kuhifadhi Dawa (Storage)

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

Provided as a clinical reference by AfyaIndex Kenya.

Always consult your doctor or registered pharmacist.