Cyanocobalamin Nasal Gel

Nascobal; Vitamin B-12 Gel

... CYANOCOBALAMIN (Nascobal® nasal gel) is a synthetic (man-made) form of vitamin B₁₂. Naturally occurring vitamin B₁₂ is found in fish, seafood, milk, egg yolk and fermented cheeses. Vitamin B₁₂ is essential to the development of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and proteins in the body and for the normal metabolism of fats and carbohydrates in the body. Lack of vitamin B₁₂ can result in anemia, stomach problems, and nerve damage. Cyanocobalamin treats or prevents vitamin B₁₂ deficiency and a resulting type of anemia, called pernicious anemia. Pernicious anemia occurs in patients who do not have enough vitamin B₁₂ in their diet (e.g., strict vegetarians) or who cannot adequately absorb the vitamin due to a defect or disease of the stomach or intestines. Generic cyanocobalamin nasal gel is not available. ...

Cyanocobalamin General Molecular formula C63H88CoN14O14P Molar mass 1355.37 g/mol Infobox disclaimer and references source [1] (all but the picture) The name vitamin B12 (or B12 for short) is used in two different ways. In a broader sense it refers to a group of cobalt-containing compounds known as cobalamins - cyanocobalamin (an artefact formed as a result of the use of cyanide in the purification procedures), hydroxocobalamin and the two coenzyme forms of B12, methylcobalami ...