Cobalt Concentrate Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Cobalt Concentrate against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Cobalt Concentrate is a dietary supplement by Complete H2O Minerals with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anemia (historically), part of vitamin b12 nutrition, general 'energy' tonics (unproven).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Cobalt Concentrate contains 2 active ingredients: cobalt and chloride. Cobalt is a mineral that plays a role in vitamin B12 function in the body.
Chloride is an essential electrolyte that helps maintain fluid and acid-base balance. The product also contains purified water and cobalt chloride as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
We do not have effectiveness ratings on file for cobalt or chloride in this product, so the evidence for their benefits isn't established in our data. The facts note that inorganic cobalt supplements (like those in this product) have no proven benefit, which is an important distinction from cobalt found naturally in foods or vitamin B12.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Cobalt is generally well tolerated when taken orally in small amounts for up to 90 days. However, long-term or high-dose oral cobalt may cause serious side effects: cardiomyopathy (a weakening of the heart muscle), hearing loss, and vision loss.
The safety data advises against cobalt supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding because of toxicity concerns and lack of safety data; the facts recommend relying on vitamin B12 for any needed cobalt instead. People with low protein diets, thiamine deficiency, or hypothyroidism may be at higher risk for cobalt-related heart damage.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. We cannot verify chloride's interactions because we hold no data for it.
Before starting this product, check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Inorganic cobalt supplements like this one have no proven benefit and carry real risks of serious toxicity with long-term or high-dose use. The facts recommend avoiding them.
If you're considering this product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any heart, hearing, or vision concerns.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 31, 2018.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Cobalt Concentrate, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Complete H2O Minerals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 188671000342 |
| Net contents | 32 Oz(s); 1 Quart(s); 946 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 31, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 180127 |
| Product type | Mineral |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children (All) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 NP | -- |
| Total Fat | 0 NP | -- |
| Cobalt | 150 mcg | 500% |
| Chloride | 150 mcg | -- |
Other ingredients: purified Water, Cobalt Chloride
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Formula
Cobalt is a cofactor and activator for many enzymes. Cobalt is the central metal component for the vitamin B12. Cobalt is also a necessary cofactor for the production of thyroid hormones.
General Statements
Our water undergoes a six step purification process: reverse osmosis, deionization, ozonation, charcoal filtration, dual micron filtration and ultra violet light sterilization. RDA guidelines are observed.
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
For best results, store in a cool, dark place and use within six months.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
For best results, store in a cool, dark place and use within six months.
Recommended Dosage: Adults: 1 Tsp. 150 mcg Children: 1/2 Tsp. 75 mcg or as recommended by a health care professional.
Precautions
Note: Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing.
Formulation
Complete H2O Minerals contain no preservatives, fillers or artificial ingredients.
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Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.5 tsp Dosage formLiquid Servings per container192 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Cobalt
No knowninteractions
Cobalt is a trace element that the body only needs as part of vitamin B12 (cobalamin); there is no proven reason to take inorganic cobalt supplements,...
Cobalt monograph & interactionsChloride
Other (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, Cobalt Chloride. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Cobalt Concentrate. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Cobalt Concentrate, from the product label.
Complete H2O Minerals
See all Complete H2O Minerals products- Name
- Complete H2O Minerals
- Street Address
- 707 Greenwood Road
- City
- West Columbia
- State
- SC
- ZipCode
- 29169
- Phone Number
- 1.877.646.3725
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The Full Monographs Behind Cobalt Concentrate’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Cobalt Concentrate's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Cobalt 11 references
- Packer M. Cobalt cardiomyopathy: a critical reappraisal in light of a recent resurgence. Circ Heart Fail 2016;9(12). pii: e003604. PubMed
- Adams TN, Butt YM, Batra K, Glazer CS. Cobalt related interstitial lung disease. Respir Med 2017;129:91-7. PubMed
- Lim CA, Khan J, Chelva E, Khan R, Unsworth-Smith T. The effect of cobalt on the human eye. Doc Ophthalmol 2015;130(1):43-8. PubMed
- Guarneri F, Guarneri C, Cannavò SP. Nail-art and cobalt allergy. Contact Dermatitis 2010;62(5):320-1. PubMed
- Fowler JF Jr. Cobalt. Dermatitis 2016;27(1):3-8.
- Zajdel NJ, Smith WA, Taintor AR, Jacob SE, Olasz EB. Chemical tattoo treatment leading to systemic cobalt hypersensitivity. Skinmed 2017;15(3):221-2.
- Bregnbak D, Opstrup MS, Jellesen MS, Johansen JD, Thyssen JP. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by cobalt in leather - clinical cases. Contact Dermatitis 2017;76(6):366-8. PubMed
- Simonsen AB, Friis UF, Johansen JD, Zachariae C, Sloth JJ, Thyssen JP. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by cobalt in machine oil. Contact Dermatitis 2019;80(1):59-61. PubMed
- Paustenbach DJ, Galbraith DA, Finley BL. Interpreting cobalt blood concentrations in hip implant patients. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2014;52(2):98-112. PubMed
- Zywiel MG, Cherian JJ, Banerjee S, et al. Systemic cobalt toxicity from total hip arthroplasties: review of a rare condition Part 2. measurement, risk factors, and step-wise approach to treatment. Bone Joint J 2016;98-B(1):14-20. PubMed
- Catalani S, Rizzetti MC, Padovani A, Apostoli P. Neurotoxicity of cobalt. Hum Exp Toxicol 2012;31(5):421-37. PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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