Description
Dodex Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) for Injection 1000 mcg/ml Multiple Dose Vials 1mL, 25/Tray (Rx)
Dodex Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12. It is used to treat or prevent vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 is important for the body to make red blood cells. Dodex Cyanocobalamin is used to treat or prevent anemia caused by low levels of red blood cells. It is also used to treat or prevent pernicious anemia.
Dodex Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat low levels (deficiency) of this vitamin. Vitamin B12 helps your body use fat and carbohydrates for energy and make new protein. It is also important for normal blood, cells, and nerves.
Dodex® Injectable (Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP) is a sterile solution of cyanocobalamin for intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. Each mL contains 1000 mcg cyanocobalamin.
Each vial also contains Sodium Chloride, 0.4% and Sodium Acetate, 0.04%. Benzyl Alcohol, 1.5%, is present as a preservative and Water for Injection q.s. Glacial acetic acid may has been added during manufacture to adjust the pH (range 4.5-7.0).
Cyanocobalamin appears as dark red crystals or as an amorphous or crystalline red powder. It is very hygroscopic in the anhydrous form, and sparingly soluble in water (1:80). It is stable to autoclaving for short periods at 121°C. The vitamin B 12 coenzymes are very unstable in light.
Brand: Accord Healthcare
NDC: 16729-0533-08
