Herpes zoster is caused by varicella-zoster virus infection. The virus lurks in the posterior root ganglia of the spinal cord or sensory ganglia of the brain nerves and can cause neuralgia. Methylcobalamin is a vitamin B12 derivative that has been shown to have a favorable improvement in neuronal conduction. Taking methylcobalamin for shingles takes about 7 to 15 days or so.
And the degree of the disease is different for each person, for patients with milder disease, they may take methylcobalamin for about 7 days and get relief from the symptoms. And for some patients with more serious conditions, it may take about 15 days to improve the symptoms, so there are individual differences.
Mecobalamin has adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, skin rash, etc., so you need to follow the doctor’s instructions when using the drug in accordance with the dose, avoid self-medication.
Patients with shingles should consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor standardized treatment, do not use medication without authorization.