Cobalt

Cobalt is a trace element. Radioactive isotopes of it marked it-57 and it-58 are used for the measurment of absorption of vitamin B12 in the diagnosis of pernicious anemia. Cobalt is used in the treatment of Iron-deficiency anemia

Brands
VIVIOPTAL MINAMINO CAMOVIT-M VITAMINOL MULTINA-33 MULTINA-33 MULTINA-33 PANVITAN-M HONEYPLEX POLYVIT-M TONUM TONUM WILGRAN-M NUTRICAP-M MB-TONE FORTE MB-FORTE MB-FORTE LEVANIDE PLUS LEVANIDE PLUS LEVANIDE PLUS LEVANIDE PLUS OPTILETS-M
Adult Dose
Dose: 0.5 to 1.5 mg
Single Dose: 1 (1)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Natural origin. . The Molecular Weight of Cobalt is 58.93.
Contraindications
Cobalt is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cobalt are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Contact dermatitis.
Indications
Cobalt is primarily indicated in conditions like Iron deficiency anaemia, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Diagnostic procedures.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Cobalt was found.
Interfrence
Stool testing
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, and Geriatrics.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Cap, Oral soln Store . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
It should be used with caution in pragnancy and lactation. It should not be given to pediatricts and geriatricts patients. Stool testing is necessary before start of therapy.
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