Cobalt

Drug #1405

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

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Natural origin.

Molecular Weight: 58.93 · Non-proprietary name: Cobalt.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Cobalt is primarily indicated in conditions like Iron deficiency anaemia.

Cobalt is also indicated for secondary conditions like Diagnostic procedures.

Contraindications

Cobalt is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Cobalt's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
1 mg	1 mg	—	PO
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Cobalt is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Contact dermatitis.

Warnings / Precautions

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.