Vitamin B 12 (Systemic ).

 
Some commonly used brand names are: 
In the U.S. -- 
     Alphamin(2) 
     Cobex(1) 
     Cobolin-M(1) 
     Crystamine(1) 
     Crysti-12(1) 
     Cyanoject(1) 
     Cyomin(1) 
     Hydrobexan(2) 
     Hydro-Cobex(2) 
     Hydro-Crysti-12(2) 
     Hydroxy-Cobal(2) 
     LA-12(2) 
     Neuroforte-R(1) 
     Nascobal(1) 
     Primabalt(1) 
     Rubramin PC(1) 
     Shovite(1) 
     Vibal(1) 
     Vibal LA(2) 
     Vitabee 12(1) 
 
In Canada -- 
     Anacobin(1) 
     Bedoz(1) 

For quick reference, the following supplements are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.

 
This information applies to the following: 

1.Cyanocobalamin ( sye-an-oh-koe-BAL-a-min)(***)

2. Hydroxocobalamin (hye-drox-oh-koe-BAL-a-min )(***)(**)

(***)Generic name product may be available in the U.S.

(s.)Generic name product may be available in Canada

(*)Not commercially available in the U.S.

(**)Not commercially available in Canada

 
      Antianemic 
          Cyanocobalamin 
          Hydroxocobalamin 
 
     Diagnostic aid, vitamin B (12) deficiency 
          Cyanocobalamin 
          Hydroxocobalamin 
 
     Nutritional supplement, vitamin 
          Cyanocobalamin 
          Hydroxocobalamin 
Description 

Vitamins VYE-ta-mins are compounds that you (must) have for growth and health. They are needed in small amounts only and are usually available in the foods that you eat. Vitamin B (12) is necessary for healthy blood. Cyanocobalamin and hydroxocobalamin are man-made forms of vitamin B (12).

Some people have a medical problem called pernicious anemia in which vitamin B (12) is not absorbed from the intestine. Others may have a badly diseased intestine or have had a large part of their stomach or intestine removed, so that vitamin B (12) cannot be absorbed. These people need to receive vitamin B ( 12) by …