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Vitamina b12
Vitamina b12
Effects, Dosage
Cyanocobalamin (Brand Name: Vitasprint B12) and hydroxocobalamin (Brand: Redisol-H
Macrabin) are complex cobalt-containing compounds present in the diet and referred to as
Vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 Occurs as Water Soluble, thermostable red crystals. It is synthesized in nature only
by microorganisms;
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps the body’s nerves and blood cells to be healthy and helps
DNA to make the genetic material in all cells.
Vitamin B12 also helps prevent a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia that makes people
tired and weak. It is also considered a “painkiller vitamin”.
Brand Names
Dosage
Orally Vitamin B12 deficiency of dietary origin, 50-150μg of Cyanocobalamin
(Vitasprint B12) per day taken between meals. For the child 50-105 μg daily in 1-3
divided doses.
By intramuscular injection, 1 mg of Cyanocobalamin (Vitasprint B12) initially then
repeated 10 times at intervals of 2-3 days to give 1 mg each month.