Vitamin B12 Deficiency Medications

Cyanocobalamin is an inexpensive drug used to treat people who can't absorb vitamin B12. It is more popular than comparable drugs. Cyanocobalamin is only available as a generic drug; all brands have been discontinued. Generic cyanocobalamin is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons and cash prices may be lower.

VITAMIN B12 prevents and treats low vitamin B12 levels in your body. It is used in people who do not get enough vitamin B12 from their diet or when their digestive tract does not absorb enough. Vitamin B12 plays an important role in maintaining the health of your nervous system and red blood cells.

Paxlyte is part of the Multivitamin and Mineral Supplements class and treats Folate Deficiency and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Multivitamin and mineral supplements are used to provide higher concentrations of vitamins and minerals for prenatal nutrition, iron deficiency, and nutritional deficiency. They work by increasing levels of certain vitamins and minerals in the body. Paxlyte is only available as a brand name drug.

HYDROXOCOBALAMIN prevents and treats low vitamin B12 levels in your body. It is used in people who do not get enough vitamin B12 from their diet or when their digestive tract does not absorb enough. Vitamin B12 plays an important role in maintaining the health of your nervous system and red blood cells. It is a form of vitamin B12.