About Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12)
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Vitamin B12. Used for B12 deficiency and nerve symptoms such as tingling and numbness in diabetes.
How to take it
Take it once a day after food, or as advised. Injections are given by a nurse.
Common side effects
Call your doctor if
- Tingling or numbness that keeps getting worse.
From our clinic: People on metformin for many years should get B12 checked.
About Pregabalin
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Reduces nerve pain, including burning feet in diabetes, and is used in some anxiety and seizure conditions.
How to take it
Take it as advised, often at bedtime at first. Do not stop it suddenly.
Common side effects
- Sleepiness, dizziness.
- Weight gain, swelling of feet.
Call your doctor if
- Low mood or thoughts of self-harm.
- Swelling of the face or breathing difficulty.
Take care
Avoid alcohol. Do not drive if it makes you sleepy. Tell the doctor if you have kidney disease, as the dose may need to be lower. Taking it with strong painkillers (opioids) or sleeping pills can cause heavy drowsiness and slow breathing. It is a prescription-only medicine that can be misused, so we sell it only at our counter against the original prescription.
From our clinic: The dose is lowered slowly when stopping.
About Alpha lipoic acid
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
An antioxidant often combined with B vitamins for nerve symptoms such as burning or tingling feet in diabetes.
How to take it
Take it once a day, ideally on an empty stomach or as advised.
Common side effects
Call your doctor if
- Shakiness or sweating, as it can rarely lower sugar a little.
From our clinic: Good sugar control is still the main treatment for diabetic nerve pain.
General information for patients, not a substitute for your doctor's advice. Your dose and plan may differ.
Details are taken from the maker's pack listing and our billing system. Prices are MRP and may change. This page is not medical advice: do not start, stop or switch a medicine without your doctor. Page updated 23 Oct 2026.