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Vitamin B12

• Vitamin B12
  Common Name(s)
  vitamin B12
  Scientific Name(s)
  Vitamin B12, cyanocobalamin
  How is Vitamin B12 usually used?
  Vitamin B12 is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed).
• The minimum dose for people under 6 years of age is 2 µg per day. The minimum dose for people over 6 years of age is 2 µg per day. The maximum dose for all ages is 1,000 µg per day.
• What is Vitamin B12 used for?
  Vitamin B12 helps to maintain good health, to produce red blood cells, and to treat pernicious anemia.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
• What else should I be aware of?
  Cautions and warnings: Vitamin B12 supplementation can mask a folate deficiency. Consult a health care practitioner if you are uncertain whether or not you are taking adequate folate.
• Contraindications: No reports known.
• Known adverse reactions: No reports known.
• Before taking any new medications, including natural health products, speak to your physician, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Tell your health care provider about any natural health products you may be taking.