Dibencozide is a form of vitamin B12. People use it as medicine.
When taken by mouth or placed under the tongue, dibencozide is used to help the body process protein; increase muscle mass and strength; improve mental concentration; and to treat depression, anxiety, and panic attacks.
Is It Effective?
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- Helping the body process protein.
- Increasing muscle mass and strength.
- Improving mental concentration.
- Depression.
- Anxiety.
- Panic attacks.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of dibencozide for these uses.
Is it Safe?
Dibencozide is a form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is important in chemical reactions throughout the body. However, dibencozide is not as stable as cyanocobalamin, the form of vitamin B12 most often found in vitamin tablets, and may break down during storage.
Dibencozide seems to be safe for most people. There are no reported side effects.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of dibencozide during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Gastrointestinal (GI) conditions: Some GI conditions, such as ileal disease or surgical removal of part of the intestine, can reduce that amount of Vitamin B12, including dibencozide, that is absorbed from the intestine.
Chloramphenicol
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Dibencozide is a form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is important for producing new blood cells. Chloramphenicol might decrease new blood cells. Taking chloramphenicol for a long time might decrease the effects of dibencozide on new blood cells. But most people only take chloramphenicol for a short time so this interaction isn't a big problem.
Vitamin C: Some early research suggests that vitamin C supplements can destroy dietary vitamin B12, including its dibencozide form. However, other chemicals in food, such as iron and nitrates, might cancel out this effect. It isn't clear whether this interaction is actually important to health. But you can avoid this interaction by taking vitamin C supplements at least 2 hours after meals.
Alcohol (Ethanol): Drinking large amounts of alcohol for more than two weeks can decrease the amount of vitamin B12 that is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
The appropriate dose of dibencozide depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for dibencozide. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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