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Mego-XL Capsule

Manufactured byBLUE CROSS LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsAlpha lipoic acid (100 mg) + Folic Acid (1.5 mg) + Methylcobalamin (1500 mcg) + Pyridoxine (3 mg)
Description
Mego-XL Capsule is a vitamin/nutritional supplement. It is used to treat diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage caused due to diabetes (high blood sugar levels). Mego-XL Capsule may cause some less common side effects such as nausea/vomiting, headache, skin rash, bloating, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe. Mego-XL Capsule should be taken exactly as advised by your doctor. Take it at the same time every day for ease of remembrance. Mego-XL Capsule should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before this supplement is prescribed.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Mego-XL Capsule

  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Bloating
  • Headache
  • Skin rash
  • Diarrhoea

Uses of Mego-XL Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Diabetic Neuropathy
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for Mego-XL Capsule to show its action is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Mego-XL Capsule remains active in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Excessive consumption of alcohol may reduce absorption and increase the elimination of Mego-XL Capsule. This results in reduced effectiveness of this medicine. Hence consumption of alcohol should be avoided while on treatment with this medicine.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Mego-XL Capsule.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus due to Mego-XL Capsule is not known. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Mego-XL Capsule passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.

Allergy

Avoid taking Mego-XL Capsule if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus due to Mego-XL Capsule is not known. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Mego-XL Capsule passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
General warnings

Other medicines

Mego-XL Capsule may interact with other medicines and may cause undesired side effects. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Mego-XL Capsule. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

Overdose

Do not take excess dose than prescribed by your doctor. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose with Mego-XL Capsule.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Excessive consumption of alcohol may reduce absorption and increase the elimination of Mego-XL Capsule. This results in reduced effectiveness of this medicine. Hence consumption of alcohol should be avoided while on treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine

Levodopa

Phenobarbital

Fluorouracil

Phenytoin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Mego-XL Capsule with or without food. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop the use of Mego-XL Capsule without consulting your doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Mego-XL Capsule as it may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Mego-XL Capsule is a combination of vitamin and nutrient supplements that helps in treating nerve pain caused due to diabetes.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Vitamins, Oral nutritional supplements

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Oct 2021

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