Depo-Cobolin

Depo-Cobolin is part of the drug class:

• Vitamin B12 cyanocobalamin and analogues

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The dose your doctor recommends may be based on the following:

• the condition being treated
• other medical conditions you have
• other medications you are taking
• how you respond to this medication

The recommended dose of cyanocobalamin for the treatment of pernicious anemia is 100 mcg a day. A dose of 100 mcg daily for 6 or 7 days should be administered. If there is clinical improvement the same amount may be given on alternate days for seven doses, then every 3 to 4 days for another 2 to 3 weeks. The regimen will depend on you respond to cyanocobalamin.

This regimen should be followed by 100 mcg monthly for life.