Drug interactions
Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Cyanocobalamin
Severity: Minor
Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Cyanocobalamin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Chronic use of effervescent aspirin products may modestly impair vitamin B12 absorption through effects on the gastric mucosa. Clinically important deficiency is uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Cyanocobalamin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Gastric mucosal effects of aspirin may reduce B12 absorption; the mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
No routine action is needed. Consider checking B12 in long-term heavy users who have other risk factors.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate with Cyanocobalamin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Cyanocobalamin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Chronic use of effervescent aspirin products may modestly impair vitamin B12 absorption through effects on the gastric mucosa. Clinically important deficiency is uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Cyanocobalamin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine action is needed. Consider checking B12 in long-term heavy users who have other risk factors.
What other medicines interact with Cyanocobalamin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cyanocobalamin with, for example, Chloramphenicol, Neomycin po, Acetylsalicylic acid. The full list is on the Cyanocobalamin page.
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