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Can I eat this with Hydroxocobalamin?
Hydroxocobalamin has no food restrictions, but alcohol can worsen folate deficiency and some foods may help with common side effects like nausea.
Also sold as Megamilbedoce. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 52 foods and drinks for Hydroxocobalamin (0 to avoid, 49 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Hydroxocobalamin with food?
- You can eat and drink normally while having hydroxocobalamin.
- Can I eat rich or spicy food with Hydroxocobalamin?
- Yes, with care. May make nausea worse if you get this side effect. Stick to simple meals if feeling sick.
- Can I drink tea with Hydroxocobalamin?
- Yes, with care. May make hot flushes worse. Try cutting down on drinks containing caffeine.
- Can I drink coffee with Hydroxocobalamin?
- Yes, with care. May make hot flushes worse. Try cutting down on drinks containing caffeine.
- Can I drink cola with Hydroxocobalamin?
- Yes, with care. May make hot flushes worse. Try cutting down on drinks containing caffeine.
- Can I drink energy drinks with Hydroxocobalamin?
- Yes, with care. May make hot flushes worse. Try cutting down on drinks containing caffeine.
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1 · What do you take?
Hydroxocobalamin has no food restrictions, but alcohol can worsen folate deficiency and some foods may help with common side effects like nausea.
You can eat and drink normally while having hydroxocobalamin. Alcohol does not affect how the medicine works, though drinking too much regularly can cause folate deficiency anaemia. Simple meals may help if you feel sick, and plenty of fluids help with diarrhoea.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: You can eat and drink normally while having hydroxocobalamin.
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Further reading on Hydroxocobalamin
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NHS website
About hydroxocobalamin
NHS medicines information on hydroxocobalamin – what it's used for and key facts.
NHS website
Who can and cannot have hydroxocobalamin
NHS medicines information on who can have hydroxocobalamin and who may not be able to have it.
NHS website
Having your hydroxocobalamin injection
NHS medicines information on dosage for hydroxocobalamin, how you'll have it and what to do if you miss a dose.
NHS website
Side effects of hydroxocobalamin
NHS medicines information on side effects of hydroxocobalamin and what you can do to cope.
NHS website
Having hydroxocobalamin with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with hydroxocobalamin and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
The Journal
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