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Can Methycobal Be Taken For Infection Around Surgical Incision?
Hi,I just underwent removal of two disc from my spine and have titanium plates and screws installed. Of the two shunts that were made for drainage, one still oozes with fluids. Will Methycobal 500 be of any help. My surgery was on 11th September and two weeks have gone by. Your advise please. Thank you. Kannan nair
Fri, 21 Oct 2016
Hello dear
I understand your concern
Methycobalamin is vitamin B12 and used to reduce the numbness and nerve pain in Vitamin B12 deficiency.
You can take it if you have pain under the advise of your physician.
For infection it will not help.
To infection apply neomycin ointment.
Keep the area clean and dry
Take oral amoxiclav tablet to prevent the infection
Better to examine by your treating doctor.
Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
I understand your concern
Methycobalamin is vitamin B12 and used to reduce the numbness and nerve pain in Vitamin B12 deficiency.
You can take it if you have pain under the advise of your physician.
For infection it will not help.
To infection apply neomycin ointment.
Keep the area clean and dry
Take oral amoxiclav tablet to prevent the infection
Better to examine by your treating doctor.
Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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