B12 (Liver-Stomach Concentrate With Intrinsic Factor) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 10, 2012

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B12
(vitamin b12 (liver-stomach concentrate with intrinsic factor) ) Capsules

DRUG DESCRIPTION

A Highly Potent Oral Antianemia Preparation

Each capsule contains:

Special Liver-Stomach Concentrate (containing Intrinsic Factor)	240mg
Vitamin B 12 (activity equivalent)	15mcg
Iron, Elemental (as Ferrous Fumarate)	110mg
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)	75 mg
Folic Acid	0.5 mg

with other factors of Vitamin B Complex present in the Liver-Stomach Concentrate.

Inactive Ingredients: D&C Red #28, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, gelatin, magnesium stearate, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch and titanium dioxide.

What are the precautions when taking liver-stomach concentrate with intrinsic factor (B12)?

Before taking cyanocobalamin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to any form of vitamin B12; or to cobalt; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication: a certain eye disease (Leber's optic neuropathy), a certain blood disorder (polycythemia vera), gout, iron or folic acid deficiency anemia, low potassium blood levels (hypokalemia).

Cyanocobalamin taken by mouth should only be used if your body can properly absorb it. You may need a form of vitamin B12 that is injected or inhaled in the nose if you have...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.