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Can I eat this with Cyanocobalamin?
Cyanocobalamin is best absorbed on an empty stomach, and alcohol can cause folate deficiency anaemia which may bring back tiredness symptoms.
Also sold as ActivB12, Acyanocomin, Behepan, BetterYou Boost Vitamin B12 Daily, CyanocoB12, CyanocoMinn, Cyanovit-B12, Cytacon, Cytamen, HealthAid Vitamin B12, Lamberts Vitamin B12, Purosure Cyanocobalamin and 3 more. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
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- Should I take Cyanocobalamin with food?
- It's usually best to take the tablets on an empty stomach. This means at least 2 hours after a meal or snack and at least 30 minutes before you eat again.
- Can I drink alcohol with Cyanocobalamin?
- Yes, with care. Alcohol does not affect the medicine, but too much regularly can cause folate deficiency anaemia and tiredness.
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1 · What do you take?
Cyanocobalamin is best absorbed on an empty stomach, and alcohol can cause folate deficiency anaemia which may bring back tiredness symptoms.
Cyanocobalamin tablets work best when taken on an empty stomach. You can eat and drink as normal while taking it. Alcohol does not affect how the medicine works, but drinking too much regularly can cause folate deficiency anaemia and symptoms such as tiredness may return.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: It's usually best to take the tablets on an empty stomach. This means at least 2 hours after a meal or snack and at least 30 minutes before you eat again.
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Further reading on Cyanocobalamin
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NHS website
About cyanocobalamin
NHS medicines information on cyanocobalamin – what it's used for and key facts.
NHS website
Who can and cannot take cyanocobalamin
NHS medicines information on who can take cyanocobalamin and who may not be able to take it.
NHS website
How and when to take cyanocobalamin
NHS medicines information on dosage for cyanocobalamin, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
NHS website
Side effects of cyanocobalamin
NHS medicines information on side effects of cyanocobalamin and what you can do to cope.
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Taking cyanocobalamin with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with cyanocobalamin and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
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