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💊 Medicine EU December 19, 2024

Cyanokit

📷 Wikipedia: Hydroxocobalamin · Source
Cyanokit
📷 Wikipedia: Hydroxocobalamin · Source
INN
hydroxocobalamin
Forms
Powder for solution for infusion
Area
Poisoning
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 585 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
68 days in total
May 20, 2026 July 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Cyanokit is a medicine used for poisoning. It contains hydroxocobalamin, a form of vitamin B12.

What's happening? There was a shortage of Cyanokit in the EU. Supplies were low or unavailable.

Does this affect me? This mostly affects people who need this medicine for poisoning emergencies. Hospitals and doctors were most impacted.

What should I do? If you need this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help right away.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Active substance(s)
hydroxocobalamin
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Cyanokit
Agency-published detail

INN: hydroxocobalamin · Forms: Powder for solution for infusion · Area: Poisoning

First published
December 19, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
http://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/shortages/cyanokit

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Cyanokit. INN: hydroxocobalamin · Forms: Powder for solution for infusion · Area: Poisoning
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 19, 2024 by EMA (European Medicines Agency).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the entire EU.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you take this medicine, contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor. They can advise on alternative products or substitutes. Do not stop taking prescription medicine without medical advice.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on www.ema.europa.eu.

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