Vitamin B12
About Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 belongs to a class of medicines called vitamins used to prevent and treat vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia. Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia occurs when the body does not produce enough healthy red blood cells due to a lack of vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 contains vitamin B12, which is essential for the production and maturation of red blood cells. It restores the levels of vitamin B12 in the body and helps to treat vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia.
Vitamin B12 will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, Vitamin B12 may cause side effects such as redness, pain or swelling at the injection site, diarrhoea and a feeling of swelling all over the body. Most of these side effects of Vitamin B12 do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), cobalt or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Vitamin B12. You are recommended to avoid excessive alcohol consumption as it may reduce the absorption of vitamin B12.
Uses of Vitamin B12
Medicinal Benefits
Vitamin B12 contains vitamin B12, used to prevent and treat vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia. Vitamin B12 is essential for the production and maturation of red blood cells. It restores the levels of vitamin B12 in the body.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Vitamin B12
- Redness, pain or swelling at the injection site
- Diarrhoea
- A feeling of swelling all over the body
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia: It is also known as cobalamin deficiency, which occurs when the body does not produce enough healthy red blood cells due to a lack of vitamin B12. The symptoms include lack of energy, extreme tiredness, mouth ulcers, problems with vision, muscle weakness and pins and needles. It may be caused due to pernicious anaemia (a decrease in red blood cells that occurs when the intestines cannot absorb vitamin B12 properly), a vegan diet, lack of vitamin B12 absorption from food, or certain medicines.
FAQs
Vitamin B12 contains vitamin B12, which is essential for the production and maturation of red blood cells. It restores the levels of vitamin B12 in the body and helps to treat vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia.
You are recommended to eat fish (tuna, salmon, haddock), meat (beef, liver), shellfish (scallops, mussels), eggs, and dairy foods (milk, cheese, yoghurt) which are rich in vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 may cause diarrhoea as a side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please inform your doctor.
