Description
Cyanocobalamin 2mg/mL Injection is a sterile, red-colored, preservative-containing injectable solution supplied as a multi-dose vial for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration. Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic form of vitamin B12 essential for normal hematopoietic function, neurologic function, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell maturation.
Each mL contains:
Cyanocobalamin .................................. 2 mg
Benzyl Alcohol .................................. 0.9%
Sodium Chloride ................................ 9 mg
Sterile Water for Injection .............. q.s.
The pH is adjusted with hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to a target pH range of 4.0 to 7.5.
Cyanocobalamin appears as dark red crystals or crystalline powder and is hygroscopic in the anhydrous form. It is sparingly soluble in water and stable under normal storage conditions when protected from light.