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Is Mecobal Injection Suitable For Vegetarians?

is mecobal injection suitable for vegetarians..... my father has haemoglobin level of 5 units and has extremely low vitamin b12 levels... he has been adviced to take this injection- mecobal 100 mg.... bt since he is a vegetarian we wish to know is this injection suitablle for vegetarians
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
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Hi,

Yes, it is highly recommended for vegetarians. Since the main sources of vitamin B-12 are found in the foods of animal origin like meat or poultry hence strict vegetarians or those on poor diets are more prone to develop the deficiency of vitamin-B12.

Mecobalamin is a form of vitamin-B12 is commonly prescribed to treat vitamin-B12 deficiency, it is safe so it may be taken to correct the anemia.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Is Mecobal Injection Suitable For Vegetarians?

Hi, Yes, it is highly recommended for vegetarians. Since the main sources of vitamin B-12 are found in the foods of animal origin like meat or poultry hence strict vegetarians or those on poor diets are more prone to develop the deficiency of vitamin-B12. Mecobalamin is a form of vitamin-B12 is commonly prescribed to treat vitamin-B12 deficiency, it is safe so it may be taken to correct the anemia. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician