Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 10, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Cobal
- LA-12
- Neuroforte-R
- Vita #12
- Vitabee 12
In Canada
- Bedoz
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Nutritive Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Vitamin B (class)
Uses for cyanocobalamin
Cyanocobalamin injection is used to treat or prevent vitamin B12 deficiency caused by the following conditions:
- Addisonian (pernicious) anemia
- Stomach or bowel problems
- Worm infestation
- Pancreas or bowel cancer
- Folic acid deficiency.
Cyanocobalamin is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using cyanocobalamin
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For cyanocobalamin, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to cyanocobalamin or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Normal daily requirements of vitamin B12 vary according to age.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of cyanocobalamin injection in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving cyanocobalamin, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their pote...
