Cyanocobalamin

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If you are using this medicine to treat vitamin B12 deficiency caused by pernicious anemia, you will need to use the medicine for the rest of your life. Tell your doctor if you are on a vegetarian diet. • • Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2023 Copyright: © Merative US L.P. 1973, 2023. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes. • •

Cyanocobalamin Generic name: cyanocobalamin (oral) [ sye-AN-oh-koe-BAL-a-min] Brand names: B-12, Eligen B12, Dosage forms: oral tablet (100 mcg; 1000 mcg; 1000 mcg with salcaprozate sodium; 250 mcg; 2500 mcg; 50 mcg; 500 mcg), oral tablet, extended release (1000 mcg; 5000 mcg), sublingual liquid (3000 mcg/mL), sublingual lozenge (1000 mcg; 6000 mcg), sublingual tablet (1000 mcg; 2500 mcg; 500 mcg; 5000 mcg) Drug class: • • • • • • Before taking this medicine You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to cobalt or if you have Leber's disease. Cyanocobalamin can lead to optic nerve damage (and possibly blindness) in people with Leber's disease. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had: • low levels of calcium or potassium in your blood; • heart disease; • a stroke; • a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as • diabetes; • an iron or • kidney disease; or • any condition that makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption). Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. How should I take oral cyanocobalamin? Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Carefully follow instructions about whether to take your cyanocobalamin with or without food. Your dose needs may change if you become pregnant, if you breastfeed, o...

Both cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin are forms of vitamin B12. Cyanocobalamin is synthetic while methylcobalamin is natural. But the body can convert synthetic forms into natural ones. Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an important water-soluble vitamin involved in red blood cell production, brain health, and DNA synthesis ( A deficiency in this key vitamin can cause serious symptoms, including fatigue, nerve damage, digestive issues, and neurological problems like depression and memory loss ( Therefore, many people turn to vitamin B12 supplements to help meet their needs and prevent a deficiency. This article examines the main differences between methylcobalamin and cyanocobalamin — two of the most common sources of vitamin B12 found in supplements. Synthetic vs. Natural Vitamin B12 supplements are typically derived from two sources: cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin. Both are nearly identical and contain a cobalt ion surrounded by a corrin ring. However, each have a different molecule attached to the cobalt ion. While methylcobalamin contains a methyl group, cyanocobalamin contains a cyanide molecule. Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic form of vitamin B12 that’s not found in nature ( It’s used more frequently in supplements, as it’s considered more stable and cost effective than other forms of vitamin B12. When cyanocobalamin enters your body, it’s converted into either methylcobalamin or adenosylcobalamin, which are the two active forms of vitamin B12 in humans ( U...

B-12 Compliance Injection [DSC]; Dodex; Nascobal; Physicians EZ Use B-12; Vitamin Deficiency System-B12 Cobex [DSC]; Cyano Vit B12 [DSC]; JAMP-Cyanocobalamin [DSC] • It is used to help with some kinds of anemia. • It is used to treat or prevent low vitamin B12. • It may be given to your child for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. All products: • If your child is allergic to this drug; any part of this drug; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell the doctor about the allergy and what signs your child had. • If your child has an eye problem called Leber’s optic atrophy. Nose spray: • If your child has any of these health problems: Nasal allergies, stuffy nose, or signs of a common cold. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug. Tell the doctor and pharmacist about all of your child’s drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe to give this drug with all of your child’s other drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug your child takes without checking with the doctor. All products: • Tell all of your child’s health care providers that your child is taking this drug. This includes your child’s doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. • Have your child’s blood work checked often. Talk with your child’s doctor. • Alcohol may interact with this drug. Be sure your child does not drink alcohol. If your child is pregnant...