• If you have an allergy to hydroxocobalamin or any part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• Hydroxocobalamin is a dietary supplement that helps the body make healthy red blood and nerve cells.
• Hydroxocobalamin binds with cyanide.
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle.
• Your healthcare provider may teach you how to give the shot.
• Wash hands before and after use.
• Throw away needles in needle/sharp disposal box and return box to healthcare provider when full.
Injection (I.V.):
• This medicine is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Check blood work regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Follow up with healthcare provider.
Injection (I.V.):
• You will be monitored closely by healthcare provider.
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from light.
Injection (I.V.):
• This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
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• This medicine is used to treat anemia.
• This medicine is used to prevent and treat low vitamin B 12 levels.
• This medicine is used to treat cyanide poisoning.
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
• You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
• Diarrhea.
• Irritation where the shot is given.
Injection (I.V.):
• High blood pressure. Blood pressure usually returns to normal when medicine is stopped.
• Change in color of urine to red. May last 5 weeks.
• Change in color of skin to red. May last 2 weeks.
• Acne-like rash.
• Headache.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Swelling or pain of leg or arm.
• Severe diarrhea.
• Feeling extremely tired or weak.
• Any rash.
• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
