cynocobalamin

[Nennie]

I have used prescribed Hydroxocobalamin for eleven years, and now wonder if it is safe to use Cynocobalamin which I have ordered from Germany. I’m having second thoughts that perhaps they are not compatible. This is my first order from abroad, as I have until recently managed on my eight weekly injection, however I have been feeling very unwell of late and decided to supplement my intake of Hydroxocobalamin, but unfortunately the Company I used only supplied Cynocobalamin in ampoule form. I would be grateful for any advice you can give me.

[wedgewood]

I’m sure that Cynocobalamin will be fine for you . You might have to inject more often than with Hydroxocobalamin.

It is the most used Cobalamin in the USA .

Nothing to worry about at all . U.K. changed to Hydroxocobalamin because it was thought to stay in the system for longer , so necessitating fewer injections . Best wishes .

[Nennie in reply to wedgewood]

Thank you so much wedgewood for your reply, it is a relief to know that I can use Cynocobalamin. However, I don’t want to stop my repeat prescription for Hydroxocobalamin and would like to know if it is alright to use it, as well as the Cynocobalamin alternatively?

[wedgewood in reply to Nennie]

There is absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t . 👍

[Nennie in reply to wedgewood]

Thanks again wedgewood, that’s great to know, you have been a big help to me. 👏🏻

[wedgewood]

By the way , Nennie , if , in future , you want to use Hydroxocobalamin , you could try versandapo.de

bodfeld-apotheke.de

apotal.de

These are reputable German online pharmacies , which supply Hydroxocobalamin. ampoules . You need to look for vitamin 12 depot . “depot “ indicates that it is Hydroxocobalamin. The most popular ampoule is Panpharma ( 1mg x 1ml )

Hevert is 1mg x 2ml ,

Pascoe is 1.5 mg x 1ml .

[Nennie in reply to wedgewood]

Yes, I tried those suppliers, but unfortunately was unable to navigate the sites, I went so far then got stuck and couldn’t see any symbols for English. I bought mine from Amazon.de, as it was in English, I hope they are a reputable supplier, I know that Amazon U.K. is fine. However, a friend suggested this afternoon that they might be fakes! Which I hadn’t thought about, they are due to arrive next week, now I wonder if I should use them!!

[wedgewood in reply to Nennie]

No reason to think that ! German online Pharmacies supply the B12 ampoules that they sell through Amazon . B12 ampoules are only allowed to be sold through pharmacies in Germany . You will see the names of the pharmacies mentioned when you purchase them from Amazon.de

You need to use google chrome for translation if you go on German sites .

Unfortunately, Amazon.de do not sell the popular Panpharma B12 depot ampoules .

Not all German pharmacies will sell B12 ampoules to U.K. . Many only sell to EU countries . It saves paperwork . So we b12 ampoule users were disadvantaged when Brexit occurred.

[Nennie in reply to wedgewood]

Thanks wedgewood, you are a wealth of knowledge about all things regarding PA. Injections. I’m delighted to hear that the ampoules I have ordered will be genuine. I expect my friend was being over cautious. I look forward to starting my new regime of more frequent injections.

Thank you so much for all the information, and for taking time to reply. 👏🏻

[EllaNore in reply to Nennie]

I Usually use cyano, but feel perhaps it is not enough for me so I finally figured out how to order from Germany. I just bought some hydroxy for the first time from mycare.de. I am in the US and I could not navigate the site until I right clicked and translated to english. Then I was able to order 9, 10 packs of hydroxy. The shipping to the US was $33 and some change. I did not seem to need a prescription. The total was $97.00 This is what I bought. I hope it is OK to post this. If not I apologize.

mycare.de/online-kaufen/vit...

[Nennie in reply to EllaNore]

Thank you EllaNore no need to apologise, hopefully I will be able to find how to translate the German sites into English when I try again. It’s kind of you to help.

[wedgewood in reply to EllaNore]

No need for a prescription for B12 ampoules in Germany . It is an “Over the Counter “ item there .

[EllaNore in reply to wedgewood]

Thanks Wedgewood. I'm so excited try hydroxy.

[clivealive Forum Support]

I've been on cyanocobamalin for over fifty years and I'm still "clivealive" aged 81.

You may find you need to inject every 3 to 4 weeks but see how you feel between times. I started every four weeks in 1972 but now have them every three.

Personally when hydroxo was introduced in the mid 1980s I had an allergic reaction to one or other of the "excipients" (or ingredients) so have continued with the cyano.

I wish you well.

[Nennie in reply to clivealive]

Thank you clivealive, for the information which I will take on board.

[Gambit62 Administrator]

the only contraindication to the use of cyanocobalamin that I am aware of is in patients who have family history or diagnosis of a rare genetic condition - leber's syndrome - (more common in males)

[Nennie in reply to Gambit62]

Thank you Gambit62, I have never heard of lever’s syndrome, if it was in my family I expect I would have known about it. However, it was so thoughtful of you to send me the information. Thanks.