Cyanocobalamin tablets treat B12 deficiency anaemia. They raise the B12 levels in your body to ease your symptoms.
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Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic form of vitamin B12, a vitamin your body needs to stay healthy. When you have a condition which means you can’t absorb B12 properly or you don’t get enough from your diet, you develop a deficiency.
B12 deficiency can cause a range of symptoms. A lot of these are similar to other types of anaemia, like tiredness, breathlessness and feeling faint. B12 deficiency can also cause low mood, mouth ulcers, and pins and needles.
These issues should improve when your B12 levels are raised to normal. It might take a while for your symptoms to disappear after starting treatment.
How does Cyanocobalamin work?
Cyanocobalamin is a type of vitamin B12, an essential nutrient. In tablet form, it’s absorbed through the small intestine after you swallow it. It’s then absorbed into your tissues through your blood, easing your symptoms.
Taking Cyanocobalamin tablets has been shown to be just as effective as B12 injections. It may take longer to absorb, but it’s cheaper and easier. There’s also no momentary pinch like you get with injections. High doses of Cyanocobalamin tablets like these are the most reliable way to get oral B12 treatment.
What doses of Cyanocobalamin are there?
Cyanocobalamin comes in 50mcg dose tablets. You’ll take one to three tablets a day, depending on how severe your B12 deficiency is and your individual health needs. You might start on a higher dose and reduce it when your deficiency improves.
When you chat with our clinicians, we can help you find the right dose for you. If you ever feel like your dose needs changing, just drop us a message. We’ll get back to you with personalised suggestions.
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How to take Cyanocobalamin tablets
Swallow the tablets whole with water. Take Cyanocobalamin tablets between meals rather than with food. Try taking your tablets at around the same time each day — setting alarms can help you remember.
Don’t stop taking the tablets without talking to your clinician first, even if your symptoms have improved. If you order Cyanocobalamin through us, we can give you advice on what to do if your symptoms change. Just send us a message.
How long does it take Cyanocobalamin to work?
Cyanocobalamin will start raising the levels of B12 in your blood right away. It can take some time for all your symptoms to disappear, often up to a few weeks. So if you don’t feel entirely better right away, wait a little while.
Having said that, let us know if it’s been a few weeks and your symptoms are still troubling you. You may need a stronger treatment like B12 injections. It could also be that your deficiency is due to an underlying condition.
What should I do if I make a mistake while taking Cyanocobalamin?
Taking one extra Cyanocobalamin tablet shouldn’t cause any serious issues. If you take too much Cyanocobalamin and are concerned, get medical help. Bring the packaging of the medication with you so they can see what you’ve taken.
If you forget to take Cyanocobalamin at your normal time, just take it when you remember. If it’s more than a few hours after you should’ve taken your dose, just skip it and wait for the next one. Don’t take an extra tablet to make up for missing one.
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FAQ: Cyanocobalamin
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How is Cyanocobalamin different from other treatments for B12 deficiency anaemia?
Answer:
B12 deficiency is often treated with injections, where a clinician gives you a shot of a synthetic form of B12. You get these every month to every three months, depending on the type of B12. So it’s a simpler treatment, but it’s more invasive. If you don’t want to have injections or they’re not right for you, supplements like Cyanocobalamin might suit you better.
If your deficiency is related to your diet, eating more foods rich in B12 can help you too. Dietary sources of B12 include meat, fish, eggs, dairy and fortified foods like some cereals, soy products, yeast extract and nutritional yeast.
Is Cyanocobalamin similar to any other treatment?
Answer:
You can also buy B12 supplements (like Ferrgoglobin) over the counter, but usually at a lower dose than 50mcg. Cyanocobalamin 50mcg tablets are a pharmacy medicine, so you’ll need to answer some questions from a pharmacist or clinician before you can get them.
There’s also a branded form of Cyanocobalamin tablets, called Orobalin. These have the same active ingredient, but they can be pricier. They also come as a 1mg dose, so they’re twice the strength of generic Cyanocobalamin.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Cyanocobalamin tablets?
Answer:
Drinking alcohol won’t affect how Cyanocobalamin tablets work, so it’s safe to do while you’re being treated. But drinking too much alcohol can cause or worsen B12 deficiency, so it’s important to be mindful about your consumption.
Do I need a prescription for Cyanocobalamin?
Answer:
You don’t need a prescription for Cyanocobalamin, but it is a pharmacy medicine. That means you need to get it from a clinician at a registered pharmacy.
It’s a good idea to talk to a clinician first to make sure there’s no underlying condition causing your B12 deficiency. You might also need regular blood tests to check your B12 levels. When you talk to us about your health, we can give you the advice you need.
Why should I buy Cyanocobalamin online with Treated?
Answer:
When you order Cyanocobalamin tablets online with us, you can pick a flexible subscription option. Then you’ll have your treatment delivered at your pace, straight to your doorstep.
You’ll also get advice from our clinicians anytime you need it, just by logging into your account.
Fragasso, A., Mannarella, C., Ciancio, A. and Sacco, A., (2010).
Functional vitamin B12 deficiency in alcoholics: An intriguing finding in a retrospective study of megaloblastic anemic patients. European Journal of Internal Medicine, 21(2), pp.97-100.
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