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Vitamin B12 doubt
Hello, I took a blood test and vitamin b12 is on border line.. I started taking tablet from Makkal Marunthagam(generic medicine).. The tablet picture I've attached here.. Kindly confirm me whether I can continue this.. I need to know the authenticity of this capsule, since I couldn't find in google, I'm asking here.. Also for how many days should I take it? Thanks in Advance
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It is very common for Vitamin B12 to be borderline in India due to our dietary habits. You can stay calm this is a very treatable condition. it is a Government of India initiative the medicines sold here are authentic generic drugs ,the quality and effectiveness are equivalent to branded medicines Always get a proper printed bill from the shop to confirm the batch.
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Taking prescribed supplements regularly will help bring your borderline B12 levels back to normal, with improvements usually felt in a few weeks. Recheck your B12 levels with a blood test after a few months to track progress
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Hello,
I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician (Ex Govt Medical Officer at RML Hospital, New Delhi), and your case has been allotted to me.
Thank you for sharing the image of the tablet. I understand your concern regarding its authenticity and usage.
About the tablet you are taking
From the composition visible:
⢠Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg
⢠Alpha lipoic acid
⢠Folic acid
⢠Pyridoxine (B6)
⢠Biotin
ð This is a standard and commonly used combination for:
⢠Vitamin B12 deficiency
⢠Nerve health
⢠Weakness, fatigue
ð Even if the brand is generic and not easily found online, the composition is appropriate and medically valid.
Is it safe to continue?
ð Yes, you can safely continue this tablet
There is no issue with this combination, and it is widely prescribed in different brand names.
How long should you take it
⢠Take once daily after food
⢠Continue for 2 to 3 months
After that:
⢠Recheck Vitamin B12 level
⢠Then decide whether to continue or shift to maintenance dose
Important advice
⢠Do not worry about brand if bought from government authorized pharmacy like Makkal Marunthagam
⢠Focus is on correct composition, which your tablet has
When to consider further evaluation
⢠If symptoms like tingling, numbness, fatigue persist
⢠If B12 remains low after 2 to 3 months
Important reassurance
ð Your B12 is borderline, not severe
ð Oral supplementation like this is sufficient in most cases
ð Injections are not required unless severe deficiency
For personalised dose planning and follow up, you can reach out to me on WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven.
Wishing you good health and recovery.
Dr. Romain Rajan
General Physician
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed discussion
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Yes it is o.k. If not spurious label, it will help you.
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Take it if u feel good then continue
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Yes, this supplement is fine. It contains Methylcobalamin + folic acid + B6, which helps borderline B12.
You can continue 1 tablet daily after food for 6–8 weeks.
Repeat B12 after that. If symptoms or levels don’t improve, consult me for proper evaluation and treatment.
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Contact me on eight two three three zero two five six two zero
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U can its good
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Take it if you feel good then continue.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
It's ok
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Dinesh Mehta
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3 yrs exp
Jaipur
Try another similiar brands like mankind alpha or neurokind. You need to take it until 8 weeks on weekly basis.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Take Meconerv 500 mcg if you have no allergy to it
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