Overview

Cyanocobalamin is used for Small bowel bacterial overgrowth, Vitamin b 12 deficiencies, Addisonian anemia, Fish tapeworm infestation, Malignancy of pancreas or bowel, Folic acid deficiency and other conditions.
This salt may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Detailed information related to Cyanocobalamin's uses, side-effects, reviews, questions, interactions, and precautions is as follows:

Uses

Cyanocobalamin is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Learn more: Uses

Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur in medicines that contain Cyanocobalamin. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.

Precautions

Before using Cyanocobalamin, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
  • If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
  • If you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • If you drink alcohol on a regular basis
  • If you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • If you have an infection, weakened eye nerve, a buildup of waste in the blood, any kind of anemia, or low blood levels of iron or folic acid
  • Protect from light
  • Pump must be primed before using
  • Spray is ready after 2 sprays come out of the cannister

Interactions with Cyanocobalamin

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Cyanocobalamin may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Cyanocobalamin may interact with the following drugs and products:
  • Alcohol
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Cholestyramine
  • Colchicine
  • Epoetin
  • Glucose
  • Neomycin
  • Omeprazole

When not to use Cyanocobalamin

Hypersensitivity to Cyanocobalamin is a contraindication. In addition, Cyanocobalamin should not be used if you have the following conditions:
  • Atrophic gastritis
  • Leber's hereditary optic atrophy
  • Low amount of potassium in the blood
  • Operation to remove stomach

Frequently asked Questions

  • Is Cyanocobalamin safe to use when pregnant?
    Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
  • Is Cyanocobalamin safe while breastfeeding?
    Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Can Cyanocobalamin be used for small bowel bacterial overgrowth and vitamin b 12 deficiencies?
    Yes, small bowel bacterial overgrowth and vitamin b 12 deficiencies are among the most common reported uses for Cyanocobalamin. Please do not use Cyanocobalamin for small bowel bacterial overgrowth and vitamin b 12 deficiencies without consulting first with your doctor. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as common uses for Cyanocobalamin.
  • Should I use Cyanocobalamin empty stomach, before food or after food?
    TabletWise.com website users have most commonly reported using Cyanocobalamin after food. However, this may not be reflective of how you should use this medicine. Please follow your doctor's advice on how you should use this medicine. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as timing of using Cyanocobalamin.
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?
    If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Cyanocobalamin medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Cyanocobalamin. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
  • Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?
    Most medicines don't come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, the government's categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body's dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
  • Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly wean off the use?
    Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.

Other important Information on Cyanocobalamin

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Cyanocobalamin

  • Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Cyanocobalamin, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
  • Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
  • Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Cyanocobalamin

  • Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
  • Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Cyanocobalamin.

Expired Cyanocobalamin

  • Taking a single dose of expired Cyanocobalamin is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drugs. If you have a chronic illness that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.

Dosage Information

Please consult your physician or pharmacist or refer to the product package.

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Last updated date

This page was last updated on 9/28/2020.
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