Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 7 Researches
8.1
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 5 Reviews
8.7
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Lozenge
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin)
1 mg (1,000 mcg)
41,667%
Top Medical Research Studies
8
We conducted a review of randomized controlled trials to determine the effectiveness of vitamin B12 in treating postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a painful condition following shingles. Our analysis included data from databases such as PubMed and Cochrane Library, focusing specifically on trials that measured pain relief outcomes.
Our findings indicate that vitamin B12 supplementation has a significant positive effect on reducing pain levels in PHN patients. In fact, those who received vitamin B12 experienced a notable decrease in pain compared to those on placebo, with a reduction in the pain score of about four points. This result suggests that vitamin B12 not only helps with pain relief but also enhances overall quality of life for individuals suffering from this distressing condition.
Additionally, we observed a drop in the number of patients relying on analgesics, pointing to a potential alternative treatment avenue with vitamin B12. Although the evidence is moderate in quality, it presents a compelling case for the use of vitamin B12 as a complementary therapy for managing pain associated with shingles.
Our findings indicate that vitamin B12 supplementation has a significant positive effect on reducing pain levels in PHN patients. In fact, those who received vitamin B12 experienced a notable decrease in pain compared to those on placebo, with a reduction in the pain score of about four points. This result suggests that vitamin B12 not only helps with pain relief but also enhances overall quality of life for individuals suffering from this distressing condition.
Additionally, we observed a drop in the number of patients relying on analgesics, pointing to a potential alternative treatment avenue with vitamin B12. Although the evidence is moderate in quality, it presents a compelling case for the use of vitamin B12 as a complementary therapy for managing pain associated with shingles.
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9
We conducted a clinical trial to determine how effective local injections of vitamin B12, specifically methylcobalamin, combined with lidocaine, are in treating pain caused by shingles, known as subacute ophthalmic herpetic neuralgia (SOHN). One hundred and five patients participated, each experiencing moderate to severe pain. They were divided into three groups to receive different treatments: a local injection of methylcobalamin and lidocaine, an intramuscular injection of methylcobalamin with local lidocaine, or oral methylcobalamin alongside local lidocaine.
Throughout the four-week trial, we observed significant pain relief among all groups, but the local injection group reported the most substantial reduction in pain. For example, their pain scores dropped from an average of 6.7 to 2.8, while the other groups showed less improvement. Additionally, most people receiving local injections experienced a clinically meaningful reduction in pain, which wasn't as pronounced in the other treatment groups.
Those in the local injection group also reported significantly less need for pain relief medication by the end of the study, signaling a potential improvement in their overall quality of life while undergoing treatment. Overall, our findings suggest that local methylcobalamin injections, when used with lidocaine, might provide superior pain relief compared to systemic or oral options in patients suffering from shingles-related pain.
Throughout the four-week trial, we observed significant pain relief among all groups, but the local injection group reported the most substantial reduction in pain. For example, their pain scores dropped from an average of 6.7 to 2.8, while the other groups showed less improvement. Additionally, most people receiving local injections experienced a clinically meaningful reduction in pain, which wasn't as pronounced in the other treatment groups.
Those in the local injection group also reported significantly less need for pain relief medication by the end of the study, signaling a potential improvement in their overall quality of life while undergoing treatment. Overall, our findings suggest that local methylcobalamin injections, when used with lidocaine, might provide superior pain relief compared to systemic or oral options in patients suffering from shingles-related pain.
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9
Methylcobalamin injections relieve shingles pain
We conducted a study to see how effective local injections of methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B12, could be in easing pain and enhancing quality of life for people suffering from subacute herpetic neuralgia, a painful condition related to shingles.
Ninety-eight participants over the age of 50, all experiencing significant pain after a shingles rash, were involved in this randomized controlled trial. They received either local methylcobalamin injections, oral methylcobalamin, or lidocaine injections over a four-week period, and we measured various pain levels and quality of life indicators pre- and post-treatment.
The results showed that local methylcobalamin injections significantly reduced overall pain and other pain-related symptoms compared to the other groups. Notably, many participants reported a marked improvement in their daily living activities and overall quality of life. However, it is important to note that oral methylcobalamin did not lead to significant pain relief, which highlights the advantage of local injections over oral treatments in this case.
Overall, we observed that local methylcobalamin injections appear to be an effective and well-tolerated option for treating pain associated with shingles.
Ninety-eight participants over the age of 50, all experiencing significant pain after a shingles rash, were involved in this randomized controlled trial. They received either local methylcobalamin injections, oral methylcobalamin, or lidocaine injections over a four-week period, and we measured various pain levels and quality of life indicators pre- and post-treatment.
The results showed that local methylcobalamin injections significantly reduced overall pain and other pain-related symptoms compared to the other groups. Notably, many participants reported a marked improvement in their daily living activities and overall quality of life. However, it is important to note that oral methylcobalamin did not lead to significant pain relief, which highlights the advantage of local injections over oral treatments in this case.
Overall, we observed that local methylcobalamin injections appear to be an effective and well-tolerated option for treating pain associated with shingles.
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Most Useful Reviews
10
Neurological relief
At 50, I wasn't aware my immune system had weakened, leading to Shingles. I experienced persistent neuralgia that hindered daily life. I was prescribed vitamin B12, Methycobal, along with antiviral medication. After discovering this product on iHerb, I bought it immediately after reading reviews praising its efficacy against neuralgia. Thankfully, it has alleviated my symptoms. The small lozenge has a pleasant berry and cherry flavour, and I took one after each meal. I highly recommend it.
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9.5
Effective nerve recovery
This vitamin promotes the recovery of damaged nerves. I found that even doctors prescribe B12 as Methycobal tablets for neuralgia after Shingles, so I tried it for my family. It's absorbed sublingually and has a delightful cherry flavour. I used to wake up in the middle of the night with postherpetic neuralgia. I'm now sleeping better, which suggests it's working. I consumed one bottle, and it seems to have aided my healing. If the pain returns, I will depend on it again.
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9.5
Significant aid provided
After recovery from Shingles, I bought this to help with post-recovery symptoms. It works wonders for nerve damage caused by Shingles, and I'm pleased with the results.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 7 Researches
8.1
- All Researches
9
We conducted a clinical trial to determine how effective local injections of vitamin B12, specifically methylcobalamin, combined with lidocaine, are in treating pain caused by shingles, known as subacute ophthalmic herpetic neuralgia (SOHN). One hundred and five patients participated, each experiencing moderate to severe pain. They were divided into three groups to receive different treatments: a local injection of methylcobalamin and lidocaine, an intramuscular injection of methylcobalamin with local lidocaine, or oral methylcobalamin alongside local lidocaine.
Throughout the four-week trial, we observed significant pain relief among all groups, but the local injection group reported the most substantial reduction in pain. For example, their pain scores dropped from an average of 6.7 to 2.8, while the other groups showed less improvement. Additionally, most people receiving local injections experienced a clinically meaningful reduction in pain, which wasn't as pronounced in the other treatment groups.
Those in the local injection group also reported significantly less need for pain relief medication by the end of the study, signaling a potential improvement in their overall quality of life while undergoing treatment. Overall, our findings suggest that local methylcobalamin injections, when used with lidocaine, might provide superior pain relief compared to systemic or oral options in patients suffering from shingles-related pain.
Throughout the four-week trial, we observed significant pain relief among all groups, but the local injection group reported the most substantial reduction in pain. For example, their pain scores dropped from an average of 6.7 to 2.8, while the other groups showed less improvement. Additionally, most people receiving local injections experienced a clinically meaningful reduction in pain, which wasn't as pronounced in the other treatment groups.
Those in the local injection group also reported significantly less need for pain relief medication by the end of the study, signaling a potential improvement in their overall quality of life while undergoing treatment. Overall, our findings suggest that local methylcobalamin injections, when used with lidocaine, might provide superior pain relief compared to systemic or oral options in patients suffering from shingles-related pain.
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9
We investigated the effects of a combination of vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) and lidocaine on acute ophthalmic herpetic neuralgia, commonly known as shingles. The study involved 98 patients who were divided into two groups based on when their shingles symptoms began—those with symptoms for three days or less and those between four to seven days. Each group was further split into a control group receiving standard treatments and a treatment group receiving the combination therapy locally for a duration of 14 days.
Our findings revealed that the combination treatment significantly reduced pain and improved healing compared to the control group. Specifically, patients who received the methylcobalamin and lidocaine mixture experienced faster healing of skin rashes and marked reductions in pain levels. Notably, the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a common complication after shingles, was also much lower in those receiving the combination treatment, reaching just 2.04% at three months.
This suggests that using vitamin B12 along with lidocaine could be a promising therapeutic option for people suffering from shingles, particularly if applied within the first week of symptom onset. The results highlight not just the treatment’s efficacy in relieving pain but also its potential to enhance overall recovery from this challenging condition.
Our findings revealed that the combination treatment significantly reduced pain and improved healing compared to the control group. Specifically, patients who received the methylcobalamin and lidocaine mixture experienced faster healing of skin rashes and marked reductions in pain levels. Notably, the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a common complication after shingles, was also much lower in those receiving the combination treatment, reaching just 2.04% at three months.
This suggests that using vitamin B12 along with lidocaine could be a promising therapeutic option for people suffering from shingles, particularly if applied within the first week of symptom onset. The results highlight not just the treatment’s efficacy in relieving pain but also its potential to enhance overall recovery from this challenging condition.
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9
Methylcobalamin injections relieve shingles pain
We conducted a study to see how effective local injections of methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B12, could be in easing pain and enhancing quality of life for people suffering from subacute herpetic neuralgia, a painful condition related to shingles.
Ninety-eight participants over the age of 50, all experiencing significant pain after a shingles rash, were involved in this randomized controlled trial. They received either local methylcobalamin injections, oral methylcobalamin, or lidocaine injections over a four-week period, and we measured various pain levels and quality of life indicators pre- and post-treatment.
The results showed that local methylcobalamin injections significantly reduced overall pain and other pain-related symptoms compared to the other groups. Notably, many participants reported a marked improvement in their daily living activities and overall quality of life. However, it is important to note that oral methylcobalamin did not lead to significant pain relief, which highlights the advantage of local injections over oral treatments in this case.
Overall, we observed that local methylcobalamin injections appear to be an effective and well-tolerated option for treating pain associated with shingles.
Ninety-eight participants over the age of 50, all experiencing significant pain after a shingles rash, were involved in this randomized controlled trial. They received either local methylcobalamin injections, oral methylcobalamin, or lidocaine injections over a four-week period, and we measured various pain levels and quality of life indicators pre- and post-treatment.
The results showed that local methylcobalamin injections significantly reduced overall pain and other pain-related symptoms compared to the other groups. Notably, many participants reported a marked improvement in their daily living activities and overall quality of life. However, it is important to note that oral methylcobalamin did not lead to significant pain relief, which highlights the advantage of local injections over oral treatments in this case.
Overall, we observed that local methylcobalamin injections appear to be an effective and well-tolerated option for treating pain associated with shingles.
Read More
8
We conducted a review of randomized controlled trials to determine the effectiveness of vitamin B12 in treating postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a painful condition following shingles. Our analysis included data from databases such as PubMed and Cochrane Library, focusing specifically on trials that measured pain relief outcomes.
Our findings indicate that vitamin B12 supplementation has a significant positive effect on reducing pain levels in PHN patients. In fact, those who received vitamin B12 experienced a notable decrease in pain compared to those on placebo, with a reduction in the pain score of about four points. This result suggests that vitamin B12 not only helps with pain relief but also enhances overall quality of life for individuals suffering from this distressing condition.
Additionally, we observed a drop in the number of patients relying on analgesics, pointing to a potential alternative treatment avenue with vitamin B12. Although the evidence is moderate in quality, it presents a compelling case for the use of vitamin B12 as a complementary therapy for managing pain associated with shingles.
Our findings indicate that vitamin B12 supplementation has a significant positive effect on reducing pain levels in PHN patients. In fact, those who received vitamin B12 experienced a notable decrease in pain compared to those on placebo, with a reduction in the pain score of about four points. This result suggests that vitamin B12 not only helps with pain relief but also enhances overall quality of life for individuals suffering from this distressing condition.
Additionally, we observed a drop in the number of patients relying on analgesics, pointing to a potential alternative treatment avenue with vitamin B12. Although the evidence is moderate in quality, it presents a compelling case for the use of vitamin B12 as a complementary therapy for managing pain associated with shingles.
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8
Vitamin B12 shows limited effectiveness
We conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of combining methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B12, with lidocaine in treating acute herpetic neuralgia, commonly linked to shingles. Our study involved 204 participants over 50 years old, who were divided into groups based on the timing of their symptoms.
The treatment groups received local injections of both methylcobalamin and lidocaine for 14 days, while the control groups received intramuscular methylcobalamin plus local lidocaine. We evaluated treatment outcomes by measuring rash healing time, pain intensity, and overall quality of life. Interestingly, while pain reduction was significant in the treatment groups, rash healing time did not differ much between them.
The findings revealed that although the combination treatment led to improvements in pain and quality of life, the effects of vitamin B12 alone on shingles were not fully separable from those of lidocaine. Therefore, while we observed benefits associated with the combination therapy, we cannot definitively claim that vitamin B12 alone significantly aids in shingles recovery.
The treatment groups received local injections of both methylcobalamin and lidocaine for 14 days, while the control groups received intramuscular methylcobalamin plus local lidocaine. We evaluated treatment outcomes by measuring rash healing time, pain intensity, and overall quality of life. Interestingly, while pain reduction was significant in the treatment groups, rash healing time did not differ much between them.
The findings revealed that although the combination treatment led to improvements in pain and quality of life, the effects of vitamin B12 alone on shingles were not fully separable from those of lidocaine. Therefore, while we observed benefits associated with the combination therapy, we cannot definitively claim that vitamin B12 alone significantly aids in shingles recovery.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 5 Reviews
8.7
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
10
Neurological relief
At 50, I wasn't aware my immune system had weakened, leading to Shingles. I experienced persistent neuralgia that hindered daily life. I was prescribed vitamin B12, Methycobal, along with antiviral medication. After discovering this product on iHerb, I bought it immediately after reading reviews praising its efficacy against neuralgia. Thankfully, it has alleviated my symptoms. The small lozenge has a pleasant berry and cherry flavour, and I took one after each meal. I highly recommend it.
Read More
9.5
Effective nerve recovery
This vitamin promotes the recovery of damaged nerves. I found that even doctors prescribe B12 as Methycobal tablets for neuralgia after Shingles, so I tried it for my family. It's absorbed sublingually and has a delightful cherry flavour. I used to wake up in the middle of the night with postherpetic neuralgia. I'm now sleeping better, which suggests it's working. I consumed one bottle, and it seems to have aided my healing. If the pain returns, I will depend on it again.
Read More
9.5
Significant aid provided
After recovery from Shingles, I bought this to help with post-recovery symptoms. It works wonders for nerve damage caused by Shingles, and I'm pleased with the results.
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8.8
Positive results noted
My husband, who suffered from Shingles and its lingering effects, has been using this product for a few days and appears to be feeling the benefits. We will continue to use it. He takes one tablet each night before bed.
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6.3
Notable effect felt
I tried this for the aftereffects of Shingles. I read in other reviews that it works well in the mouth, so I gave it a try. I certainly felt an effect, but as it grew colder, I began to experience numbness. I think I will combine it with other anti-inflammatory supplements for better results.
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References
- Xu G, Zhou CS, Tang WZ, Xu J, Xu G, et al. Local Administration of Methylcobalamin for Subacute Ophthalmic Herpetic Neuralgia: A Randomized, Phase III Clinical Trial. Pain Pract. 2020;20:838. doi:10.1111/papr.12909
- Wang JY, Wu YH, Liu SJ, Lin YS, Lu PH. Vitamin B12 for herpetic neuralgia: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Complement Ther Med. 2018;41:277. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2018.10.014
- Xǔ G, Xu S, Tang WZ, Xú G, Cheng C, et al. Local Injection of Methylcobalamin Combined with Lidocaine for Acute Herpetic Neuralgia. Pain Med. 2016;17:572.
- X G, Xu S, Cheng C, Xú G, Tang WZ, et al. Local Administration of Methylcobalamin and Lidocaine for Acute Ophthalmic Herpetic Neuralgia: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Pract. 2016;16:869. doi:10.1111/papr.12328
- Xu G, Lv ZW, Xu GX, Tang WZ. Thiamine, cobalamin, locally injected alone or combination for herpetic itching: a single-center randomized controlled trial. Clin J Pain. 2014;30:269. doi:10.1097/AJP.0b013e3182a0e085
- Xu G, Lv ZW, Feng Y, Tang WZ, Xu GX. A single-center randomized controlled trial of local methylcobalamin injection for subacute herpetic neuralgia. Pain Med. 2013;14:884. doi:10.1111/pme.12081
- Dehara K, Takeda S, Nakamizo N, Morimoto F, Ikeda T, et al. [Herpes zoster of the right cervical region associated with right facial nerve palsy and hoarseness]. Masui. 1992;41:1322.
