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How many doses are in nascobal?
Nascobal (cyanocobalamin) Nasal Spray is provided in a carton containing a nasal spray actuator with dust cover, a bottle of nasal spray solution, and a package insert. One bottle will deliver 8 doses (NDC 67871-773-35).
How often do you use nascobal?
Use this medication in the nose once weekly or as directed by your doctor. Hot food or drinks may produce mucus that can wash away this medication. Avoid hot food or drinks for 1 hour before or after using this medication.
How do you use nascobal spray?
Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.
How is nascobal used?
NASCOBAL ® is a prescription medicine used: For maintenance therapy to treat vitamin B 12 deficiency (low levels of vitamin B 12) in adults with pernicious anemia who achieved healthy vitamin B 12 levels after receiving vitamin B 12 shots and do not have nervous system problems.
How do you prescribe Nascobal?
Recommended Dosage The recommended initial dose of Nascobal is one spray (500 mcg) administered in ONE nostril once weekly.
How much does Nascobal cost?
This is a brand name drug and a generic may be available. The average cost for 4 Bottle(s), 1 solution each, is $859.99. You can buy Nascobal at the discounted price of $683.46 by using the WebMDRx coupon, a savings of 21%.
What is Nascobal nasal spray?
NASCOBAL ® Nasal Spray is a prescription medicine used to treat vitamin B 12 deficiency caused by lack of absorption (malabsorption) that is not related to pernicious anemia.
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How many ml is a B12 shot?
If you have a vitamin B12 deficiency, the initial dose is usually 30mcg injected under the skin or into the muscle every day for between 5 and 10 days to boost levels of B12 quickly. For maintenance, it is common to have monthly therapy of 100-200 mcg.
Is there a generic for Nascobal?
No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Nascobal available in the United States. Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Nascobal.
What is the generic for Nascobal?
GENERIC NAME: CYANOCOBALAMIN – NASAL (SYE-an-oh-koe-BAL-a-min)
How many ml of B12 should I inject weekly?
B12 may be injected into a muscle or under the skin at 100 mcg daily for a week, every other day for another week, and then every three or four days for a month. Thereafter, 100 mcg should be injected once a month for life.
How many B12 injections are needed?
If your vitamin B12 deficiency is not caused by a lack of vitamin B12 in your diet, you’ll usually need to have an injection of hydroxocobalamin every 2 to 3 months for the rest of your life.