bethadoxin 12 injection - Methylcobalamin (500mcg) + Thiamine(Vitamin B1) (50mg) medicine

bethadoxin 12 injection

4.8 (13 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Biological E Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is bethadoxin 12 injection used for?

Axcob Forte Injection (Methylcobalamin + Thiamine) is used to treat VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS. It contains Methylcobalamin (500mcg) + Thiamine(Vitamin B1) (50mg), which Methylcobalamin acts as a cofactor for methionine synthase and methylmalonyl-CoA. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Methylcobalamin + Thiamine
  • Manufacturer: Biological E Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? India has the highest number of USFDA-compliant plants outside the USA.

๐Ÿ’Š bethadoxin 12 injection Uses & Benefits

Peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, vitamin B12 deficiency, thiamine deficiency, neuralgia

Off-label uses: Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Methylcobalamin + Thiamine
Brand NameAxcob Forte Injection
ManufacturerBiological E Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassVITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action ClassVitamins
Route of AdministrationIntramuscular injection
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapid and complete after intramuscular injection
DistributionWidely distributed in body tissues; crosses placenta and enters breast milk
Protein BindingMethylcobalamin: ~90% bound to transcobalamins; Thiamine: minimal binding
MetabolismMethylcobalamin: converted to adenosylcobalamin; Thiamine: metabolized in liver
Half-LifeMethylcobalamin: ~6 days; Thiamine: ~2 hours
ExcretionMethylcobalamin: primarily renal; Thiamine: renal as metabolites
Bioavailability100% (IM injection)
Onset of ActionRapid (within hours for neurological symptoms)
Peak Plasma TimeMethylcobalamin: 1-2 hours; Thiamine: 30-60 minutes
Duration of ActionMethylcobalamin: weeks; Thiamine: hours

How It Works

Methylcobalamin acts as a cofactor for methionine synthase and methylmalonyl-CoA mutase; Thiamine acts as a cofactor for several enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism

Mechanism Steps

1Methylcobalamin is converted to adenosylcobalamin in cells
2Adenosylcobalamin acts as cofactor for methylmalonyl-CoA mutase
3Methylcobalamin acts as cofactor for methionine synthase

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take bethadoxin 12 injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of bethadoxin 12 injection

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Injection site pain
  • Redness
  • Swelling

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Anaphylaxis
  • Peripheral vascular thrombosis

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Urticaria

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Chloramphenicol Major May reduce efficacy of methylcobalamin
5-Fluorouracil Major May decrease thiamine levels
Oral contraceptives Moderate May decrease thiamine levels
Loop diuretics Moderate May increase thiamine excretion
Alcohol Minor May reduce thiamine absorption
Caffeine Minor May increase thiamine excretion

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Chloramphenicol
  • 5-Fluorouracil

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Oral contraceptives
  • Loop diuretics

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Alcohol may reduce thiamine absorption and increase excretion

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any component

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Neurological function, vitamin B12 and thiamine levels

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Safe; excreted in breast milk in small amounts

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

No specific antidote; supportive care

โฐ Missed Dose

Administer as soon as remembered; do not double dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

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