B-12 Kit – Intramuscular (Cyanocobalamin B12 Injection) — Sola Pharma

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP is a sterile vitamin B12 solution for intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. Each mL contains 1,000 mcg cyanocobalamin.

It is indicated for vitamin B12 deficiency due to malabsorption, including pernicious anemia and certain gastrointestinal conditions or surgery. It is also used for the vitamin B12 absorption test (Schilling test).

The label warns that vitamin B12 deficiency can cause serious and sometimes irreversible nerve damage if not treated. It also notes important risks such as sensitivity reactions, hypokalemia in severe anemia during intensive treatment, and the need to protect the product from light.

Storage Information

Store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F) (See USP Controlled Room Temperature).

Key Counseling Points

• This product is given by intramuscular or deep subcutaneous injection.
• It is used for vitamin B12 deficiency related to malabsorption, including pernicious anemia.
• People with pernicious anemia may need vitamin B12 injections monthly for life.
• Do not use folic acid instead of vitamin B12; folic acid may improve anemia without preventing nerve damage.
• Tell the healthcare provider about any history of sensitivity to cobalt or vitamin B12.
• Seek urgent medical help for signs of a severe allergic reaction, which have been reported with parenteral vitamin B12.
• The label warns that the product should be protected from light.
• Parenteral vitamin products should be checked visually for particles or discoloration before use when the container allows.
• Patients with pernicious anemia need close monitoring of potassium during the first 48 hours of treatment.
• Follow the prescribed injection schedule exactly; the label states the oral form is not dependable for pernicious anemia.

Helpful Patient Education

Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP is a vitamin B12 injection used for vitamin B12 deficiency caused by malabsorption, including pernicious anemia and certain gastrointestinal conditions. The label also lists use for the vitamin B12 absorption test (Schilling test). It is supplied as a sterile solution for intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, with 1,000 mcg of cyanocobalamin per mL.

Educational information for pharmacy pages should reflect that this product may be used when oral vitamin B12 is not dependable. The label includes warnings about serious hypersensitivity reactions, the need for product protection from light, and the importance of monitoring patients treated for severe megaloblastic anemia.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-05 11:41:46