What is vitamin b12 used for?

vitamin b12 is a prescription medication. Consult your healthcare provider for specific indications.

What drug class is vitamin b12?

vitamin b12 is classified as a Vitamin B 12.

Is there a generic version of vitamin b12?

Yes, generic versions of vitamin b12 are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does vitamin b12 work?

vitamin b12 mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Vitamin b12

Also sold as: Ferocon, Ferraplus, Ferrex 150 Forte Plus, Folbalin, Folbecal (+14 more)

Vitamin B 12Prescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Vitamin B 12 (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

Community Data Disclaimer: Insurance coverage information below was submitted by RxSaurus users and has not been verified by RxSaurus. Coverage varies by plan, year, geography, and individual circumstances. Drug formulary status, prior authorization requirements, and tier placements change frequently. Always verify coverage directly with the patient's insurance plan or pharmacy benefits manager before prescribing or dispensing.

No community coverage data yet for vitamin b12.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Before, during and/or after pregnancy, one tablet daily, with a meal, or as directed by a licensed healthcare practitioner regardless of lactation status.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗