Chemical Substance - Vitamin B12

NHPID name:
Vitamin B12

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
Vitamin B12

Common name(s):
Vitamin B12

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Vitamin B12

Monograph(s):
Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplements , Workout Supplements

Schedule 1:
Vitamin

Sub-ingredient(s):
Cobalt

CAS registry number:
68-19-9


Source material:

Source ingredients:



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 3 (a vitamin) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-NHP

Rationale:

A non-NHP when falling under the Prescription Drug List as follows: Vitamin B12 with Intrinsic Factor Concentrate.

Reference:  NNHPD