Vibal

Name: Vibal

Uses of Vibal

Cyanocobalamin is a prescription medication used to treat and prevent a lack of vitamin B12 that may be caused by any of the following:

pernicious anemia (lack of a natural substance needed to absorb vitamin B12 from the intestine)
folic acid deficiency
certain diseases
infections
malignancy of pancreas or bowel
medications that decrease the amount of vitamin B12 absorbed from food
a vegan diet (strict vegetarian diet that does not allow any animal products, including dairy products and eggs)

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Serious side effects have been reported with cyanocobalamin including the following:

Hypokalemia and sudden death may occur in severe megaloblastic anemia.
Anaphylactic shock and death. Anaphylactic shock and death have been reported after cyanocobalamin administration.
"Gasping Syndrome" in premature infants. This product contains Benzyl Alcohol. Benzyl Alcohol has been reported to be associated with a fatal "Gasping Syndrome" in premature infants.
Aluminum toxicity. This product contains aluminum that may be toxic. Aluminum may reach toxic levels with prolonged administration in patients with impaired kidney function.
Congestive heart failure. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you experience any of the following symptoms of CHF:
- sudden weight gain
- worsening shortness of breath
- increased swelling of your feet, legs, or abdomen
- needing to use more pillows to go to sleep or sleeping in a recliner
- waking from sleep to catch your breath
- a cough that does not go away
- new or increasing irregularities in your heart rate
Production of too many red blood cells.

Do not take cyanocobalamin if you: