What is Methycobal used for?

Methycobal is indicated for Prevention of Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

What development phase is Methycobal in?

Methycobal is FDA-approved (marketed).

What is the generic name of Methycobal?

MECOBALAMIN is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Methycobal.

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Methycobal (MECOBALAMIN)

FDA-approved active Small molecule Quality 16/100

At a glance

Generic name	MECOBALAMIN
Drug class	mecobalamin
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Metabolic
Phase	FDA-approved

Approved indications

Prevention of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Combination Gerotherapeutic Interventions for Healthspan Improvement (PHASE3)
Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Mecobalamin in Preventing Taxane-related Peripheral Neuropathy (PHASE3)
Mecobalamin Combined With Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injection for Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatment (PHASE4)
Electroacupuncture Regulation of Immune Cells in Herpes Zoster (NA)
The Efficacy and Safety of Mecobalamin in the Prevention of Capecitabine Induced Hand Foot Syndrome (PHASE3)
Hand and Foot Bath for Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neurotoxicity (PHASE4)
Gastrodin Acupoint Injection for Sensorineural Hearing Loss With Vertigo (NA)
Mecobalamin in Promoting Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Function Recovery After Thyroid Surgery (PHASE3)

Primary sources

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Source	Used for
ClinicalTrials.gov	Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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