B12 SHOT METHYLCOBALAMIN 5ML VIAL 25MG/ML INJ SOLN
Product Information
Drug: Methylcobalamin (active form of Vitamin B12)
Concentration: 25 mg/mL (25,000 mcg/mL)
Vial size: 5 mL (total = 125 mg = 125,000 mcg)
Route: IM or IV when given in B Complex Plus
Frequency: Every 6 weeks DEPENDING ON BLOOD WORK UP
Clinical Benefits
- Energy production & metabolism: coenzyme for ATP synthesis
- Nervous system health: supports myelin, neuropathy, cognition, memory
- Mood support: cofactor in neurotransmitter pathways
- Methylation & detoxification: works with folate in methyl cycle
- Red blood cell formation: prevents megaloblastic anaemia
Safety & Precautions
- Very safe profile, water-soluble, excess excreted in urine
- Rare: acneiform eruptions, mild diarrhoea, anxiety, or restlessness at very high doses
- Pink-red urine common for 12–24 hours after infusion
- Always dilute — avoid undiluted IV push due to vein irritation risk
Australia Injectable Drugs Handbook
https://aidh.hcn.com.au/browse/c/cyanocobalamin - No Incompatibilities
STABILITY
Store below 25 °C. Protect from light. Do not refrigerate or freeze.1.
REFERENCES
- Product information. Available from www.tga.gov.au. Accessed 24/08/2022.
- Lexicomp pediatric and neonatal dosage handbook. 29th ed. Hudson, OH: UpToDate Inc; 2022-2023.
- ASHP Injectable drug information 2021. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2021.