How Do I Use Vitamin B-12?

 Cyanocobalamin is an artificial form of vitamin B12 used to prevent and treat low blood levels of this vitamin. Most people get enough vitamin B12 from their diet. Vitamin B12 is important for maintaining a healthy metabolism, blood cells and nerves. Severe vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to a reduced number of red blood cells (anaemia), stomach/intestinal problems and permanent nerve damage. Vitamin B12 deficiency can occur in certain health conditions (e.g. intestinal/gastric disease, poor nutrition, cancer, HIV infection, pregnancy, old age, alcoholism). It can also occur in people who follow a strict vegetarian (vegan) diet.

 

The B complex family of essential nutrients and naturally occurring water-soluble vitamins must be combined with intrinsic factors for intestinal absorption. Cyanocobalamin is essential for haematopoiesis, neural metabolism, DNA and RNA production, and carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. b12 improves iron function in the metabolic cycle and assists in the synthesis of choline from folic acid. b12 metabolism is interrelated with that of folic acid. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to pernicious anaemia, megaloblastic anaemia and neurological disorders.

Cyanocobalamin

Cyanocobalamin

What is oral cyanocobalamin?

Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation and protein and tissue synthesis.

 

Cyanocobalamin is used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency in people with pernicious anaemia or other conditions such as folic acid deficiency, pregnancy, thyroid problems, stomach and intestinal disorders, bleeding, liver or kidney disease, parasitic infections or cancer.

 

How to use vitamin B-12?

If you are taking an over-the-counter product for self-medication, please follow all the instructions on the product packaging before taking the medicine. If you have any questions, please consult your pharmacist. If your doctor has instructed you to take this medicine, take it as directed by your doctor.

 

Take this medicine by mouth with or without food, usually once a day, as directed by your doctor or the product packaging. Use this product regularly to get the maximum benefit from it. To help you remember, please take it at the same time every day.

 

The dose depends on your physical condition, response to treatment and laboratory tests. For more information, please talk to your physician or pharmacist.

 

There are many brands and forms of cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) available. Read the dosage instructions for each product carefully as the amount of cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) may vary from product to product.

 

If you are using the liquid form of this medicine, measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon as you may not get the correct dose. Some liquid brands may require you to shake the bottle well before each dose.

 

If you are taking extended-release tablets, do not crush or chew them. Doing so will release all the medicine immediately and increase the risk of side effects. Swallow the whole tablet.

 

If you are taking chewable tablets, chew the medicine thoroughly before swallowing.

 

If you are taking instant tablets, dissolve them in your mouth with or without water according to the instructions of your doctor or the product packaging.

 

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) may reduce the amount of vitamin B12 you absorb. Avoid taking high doses of vitamin C within one hour before or after taking this product.

 

If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious health problem, seek medical attention immediately.

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