Cyanocobalamin

ATC code
B03BA01
Therapeutic class
Antianemic vitamin · Vitamin B12 and analogues
Forms
oral tablet, injectable solution, nasal spray
Brand names
Becaren (ES) · Vitamina B12 Gerda (FR) · Nascobal (US)
Overall confidence
high

Regulatory sources consulted

Approved indications

Contraindications

Absolute

  • Hypersensitivity to cyanocobalamin, cobalt, or any of the excipients.

Clinical warnings

Drug interactions

Adverse events

Common (≥1%)

headache · nausea · injection site reaction

Rare but serious

anaphylaxis · hypokalemia · congestive heart failure at the beginning of treatment

Pregnancy and lactation

FDA category: A

Vitamin B12 is essential during pregnancy and lactation. Deficiency should be diagnosed and treated. No adverse effects on the fetus have been observed with recommended doses.

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