What is this medicine?

CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is used in the growth of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and proteins in the body. It also helps with the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. This medicine is used to treat people who can not absorb vitamin B12.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): B-12 Compliance Kit, B-12 Injection Kit, Cyomin, LA-12, Nutri-Twelve, Physicians EZ Use B-12, Primabalt

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• kidney disease

• Leber's disease

• megaloblastic anemia

• an unusual or allergic reaction to cyanocobalamin, cobalt, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding