• 1 mg cyanocobalamin

• water for injections
• Hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment
• sodium chloride

indication

• The preparation is a vitamin B ₁₂ preparation. Cyanocobalamin belongs to the group of substances collectively referred to as "vitamin B _{12 ".}
• Field of use:
  • Vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency that cannot be corrected with nutrition.
  • Vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency can manifest itself in the following clinical pictures:
    • Hyperchromic macrocytic megaloblastic anemia (pernicious anemia, Biermer's anemia, Addison's anemia; these are red blood cell maturation disorders)
    • Funicular spinal disease [spinal cord damage]
  • A vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency confirmed by laboratory diagnostics can occur with:
    • Years of malnutrition and malnutrition (e.g. strictly vegetarian diet).
    • Malabsorption (insufficient intake of vitamin B ₁₂ in the intestine) due to
      • insufficient production of intrinsic factor (a protein that is formed in the gastric mucosa and is required for the absorption of vitamin B _{12 ),}
      • Diseases in the end section of the ileum (part of the small intestine), e.g. B. Sprue,
      • fish tapeworm infestation or
      • Blind loop syndrome (change in the course of the intestine after gastric surgery).
    • Congenital vitamin B ₁₂ transport disorders.

dosage Cyanocobalamin, VITAMIN B12

• Always use the medicine exactly as directed. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is:
  • At the beginning of the treatment, 1 ml (1 ampoule) is administered once or twice a week in the first two weeks after the diagnosis, corresponding to 1000 - 2000 µg cyanocobalamin per week.
  • If there is a proven vitamin B ₁₂ absorption disorder in the intestine, 100 µg cyanocobalamin are then administered once a month.

• Duration of use:
  • The drug is intended for prolonged use.
  • Please ask your doctor about this.

• If a larger amount has been applied
  • Poisoning or overdose symptoms are not known.

• If the application is forgotten
  • A double dose should not be used if the previous dose is forgotten.

• If you cancel the application
  • If you interrupt the treatment, you endanger the success of the treatment! If you experience any unpleasant side effects, please talk to your doctor about further treatment.

way

• The medicine is usually given intramuscularly (injected into a muscle). However, it can also be given slowly intravenously or subcutaneously (injected into a vein or under the skin).