OstroVit Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin 100 µg – 120 Tablets for Energy Metabolism and Nervous System

Key features

• 100 µg vitamin B12 per tablet.
• Vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin.
• 4000% of the reference intake per daily serving.
• 1 tablet daily.
• 120 tablets = 120 daily servings.
• Approximately four months of use at the recommended intake.
• Simple single-vitamin formula.
• Vegan product.
• Net weight: 11 g.

Important information

• Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.
• Food supplements should not replace a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
• Do not use if allergic or hypersensitive to any ingredient.
• The product is intended for adults.
• According to the manufacturer, it should not be used by children or breastfeeding women.
• During pregnancy, discuss regular supplementation with a doctor or pharmacist.
• Confirmed severe B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia or malabsorption may require a different dose or route of replacement determined by a healthcare professional.
• Numbness, tingling, weakness, impaired balance or other neurological symptoms should not be self-treated for prolonged periods without establishing their cause.
• Store at 15–25°C in a dry place protected from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of young children.

Pharmacist's advice

Vitamin B12 is particularly important for people who consume little or no food of animal origin. However, fatigue alone does not prove vitamin B12 deficiency, as many other conditions may produce similar symptoms.

If deficiency is suspected, particularly when tingling, numbness, weakness, balance problems, tongue changes or abnormal blood counts are present, determining vitamin B12 status and the underlying cause is important. Neurological manifestations of B12 deficiency can occur even without marked anaemia.

Long-term use of metformin or medicines that reduce stomach acid may affect vitamin B12 status, so people using these medicines may benefit from discussing appropriate laboratory monitoring with their healthcare professional.

Advice prepared by: Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much vitamin B12 is in one tablet?
One tablet provides 100 µg of vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin.

What percentage of the reference intake does it provide?
One tablet provides 4000% of the reference intake of vitamin B12.

How many tablets are taken daily?
The recommended serving is one tablet daily.

How long does one package last?
120 tablets provide 120 daily servings, or approximately four months of use.

Is the product vegan?
Yes. The manufacturer states that the supplement contains no ingredients of animal origin.

Is methylcobalamin vitamin B12?
Yes. Methylcobalamin is one of the biologically active forms of vitamin B12.

Does vitamin B12 help reduce fatigue?
Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. This does not mean that additional B12 will eliminate fatigue in a person without deficiency or increased nutritional need.

Should people taking metformin pay attention to B12?
Yes. Long-term metformin treatment can reduce vitamin B12 absorption and lower B12 concentrations, so monitoring may be appropriate.

Does this supplement treat pernicious anaemia or severe neurological B12 deficiency?
It should not be used independently as treatment for severe deficiency. The cause and appropriate replacement regimen should be determined by a healthcare professional.