Nasocobal
(cyanocobalamin)
Boosts vitamin B12 levels and treats anemia.
Our bottom line
Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin) is the only way to treat vitamin B12 deficiency and is available over the counter.
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- Drug class: Hematopoietic
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (cyanocobalamin)
Upsides
- There are different forms of Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin) available other than a pill that you can inject or spray into your nose if your stomach's not able to absorb nutrients.
- The Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin) pills are available over the counter.
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Downsides
- Only treats anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
- The nasal form of Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin) can't be used to treat acute B12 deficiency.
- The injectable form of Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin) requires a prescription from your doctor.
- If you have pernicious anemia, you'll need injections of Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin) long-term.
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What to expect from cyanocobalamin, on one page
Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin) is also known as vitamin B12. It is an important vitamin that breaks down fat and carbohydrates for energy, and helps make proteins and cells.
- Drug class: Hematopoietic
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (cyanocobalamin)
Used for
- Pernicious anemia
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- B12 deficiency anemia
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Injection
- Nasal spray
- Liquid
- Soft chew
- Lozenge
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What to expect when you take Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin) for Vitamin B12 deficiency
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Runny nose
- Lack of energy
- Headache
- Infection
- Dizziness
Side effect rates for Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin)
- Lack of energy16%16%
- Headache12%12%
- Infection12%12%
- Dizziness12%12%
- Generalized pain8%8%
- Joint pain8%8%
- Runny nose8%8%
- Back pain4%4%
- Peripheral vascular disorder4%4%
- Indigestion4%4%
- Nausea4%4%
- Nausea & Vomitting4%4%
- Vomiting4%4%
- Muscle pain4%4%
- Abnormal gait4%4%
- Anxiety4%4%
- Loss of sensation4%4%
- Incoordination4%4%
- Nervousness4%4%
- Numbness4%4%
- Shortness of breath4%4%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of cyanocobalamin.
People taking cyanocobalamin felt side effect more
People taking cyanocobalamin felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin)
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- › Leber's disease
People who have a very rare disease of the eye nerves called Leber's disease can have severe eye damage if they take Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin). Talk to your doctor if you have questions.
Common concerns from people taking Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Take the pill with meals to increase the absorption of Nasocobal (cyanocobalamin).