Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)

Cyanocobalamin is indicated for vitamin B12 deficiencies due to malabsorption.

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Indication:

  • Addisonian (pernicious) anemia

  • Gastrointestinal pathology, dysfunction, or surgery, including gluten enteropathy or sprue, small bowel bacteria overgrowth, total or partial gastrectomy.               

  • Fish tapeworm infestation                                                                    

  • Malignancy of pancreas or bowel

  • Folic acid deficiency

Injection Duration:

  • Deep IM or subcutaneous injection

Frequency:

  • Dependent on condition being treated