The Basics On Cyanocobalamin
What is Cyanocobalamin?
Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic form of vitamin B12 used to treat low levels (deficiency) of this vitamin.
What are other names for Cyanocobalamin?
1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE, 5,6-DIMETHYL-1-(3-O-PHOSPHONO-A -D-RIBOFURANOSYL)-, MONOESTER WITH COBINAMIDE, 5,6-DIMETHYL-1-(3-O-PHOSPHONO-A -D-RIBOFURANOSYL)- MONOESTER WITH COBINAMIDE 1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE, CYANIDE, INNER SALT, CYANOCOBALAMIN, CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12), INNER SALT CYANIDE, MONOESTER WITH COBINAMIDE 1H-BENZIMIDAZOLE, 5,6-DIMETHYL-1-(3-O-PHOSPHONO-A -D-RIBOFURANOSYL)-, and VITAMIN B12
What is Cyanocobalamin used for?
Vitamin B12 helps your body use fat and carbohydrates for energy and make new protein. It is also important for normal blood, cells, and nerves.
How Cyanocobalamin is classified
Vitamins
Recommendations for using Cyanocobalamin during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Cyanocobalamin During Pregnancy
What we know about using Cyanocobalamin while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Cyanocobalamin from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Cyanocobalamin
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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