Cyanocobalamin

Avoid using the intravenous route. Use of this product intravenously will result in almost all of the vitamin being lost in the urine. Pernicious Anemia Parenteral vitamin B 12 is the recommended treatment and will be required for the remainder of the patient's life.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Sensitivity to cobalt and/or vitamin B 12 is a contraindication.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Patients with early Leber's disease (hereditary optic nerve atrophy) who were treated with cyanocobalamin suffered severe and swift optic atrophy. Hypokalemia and sudden death may occur in severe megaloblastic anemia which is treated intensely. Anaphylactic shock and death have been reported after parenteral vitamin B 12 administration. An intradermal test dose is recommended before cyanocobalamin injection is administered to patients suspected of being sensitive to this drug. This product contains benzyl alcohol. Benzyl alcohol has been reported to be associated with a fatal "Gasping Syndrome" in premature infants.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Generalized: Anaphylactic shock and death have been reported with administration of parenteral vitamin B 12 (see WARNINGS ). Cardiovascular: Pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure early in treatment; peripheral vascular thrombosis Hematological: Polycythemia vera Gastrointestinal: Mild transient diarrhea Dermatological: Itching;

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); Protect from light.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.