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B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by vitafusion

Gummy Or Jelly Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor is a dietary supplement by vitafusion with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for treating or preventing b12 deficiency, pernicious anemia, low energy and fatigue.Based on those ingredients, 20 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin B12. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor by vitafusion

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: vitamin B12 (3000 mcg per serving). The rest is made up of inactive ingredients like glucose syrup, sugar, gelatin, coconut oil, palm oil, beeswax, carnauba wax, and citric acid—these are the gummy base and flavoring.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: energy metabolism and nervous system health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Fatigue, Peripheral neuropathy, Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Cognitive function, Depression — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Vitamin B12 is rated "Effective" for Vitamin B12 deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Vitamin B12 is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, Cognitive function, Depression, Fatigue, and more.

Vitamin B12 in this product is effective for treating vitamin B12 deficiency and Imerslund-Grasbeck disease (a rare genetic condition affecting B12 absorption). It's likely effective for cyanide poisoning.

The evidence also suggests it may help with canker sores and postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after shingles), though the data here is more limited.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin B12

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

B12 is generally very well tolerated and your body excretes any excess through your urine, so there's no established upper limit. Allergic reactions like rash or itching are rare but possible.

In very rare cases, correcting severe anemia with B12 has been linked to serious low potassium (hypokalemia), though this is uncommon. B12 is considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding at recommended amounts—in fact, it's needed during both—but follow your provider's guidance on dosing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin B12

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Vitamin B12.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 20 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take metformin for diabetes, double-check with your pharmacist before starting—metformin can lower B12 levels over time, and this supplement may help offset that. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a straightforward B12 supplement that works for deficiency and a few other conditions. If you take metformin, there's a small risk of reduced B12 absorption—talk to your pharmacist about whether you need monitoring or a higher dose.

Because B12 is water-soluble and excess gets cleared by your kidneys, it's a low-toxicity supplement overall.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 22, 2023.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand vitafusion
Barcode (UPC) 027917000251
Net contents 90 Gummy(ies)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 22, 2023
DSLD ID 286321
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Gummy Or Jelly
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor by vitafusion, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Gummy Vitamin(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gummy Vitamin(s)
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
027917000251
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories15 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates3 Gram(s)1%
Vitamin B123000 mcg125000%
Added Sugars3 Gram(s)6%
Total Sugars3 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Gelatin, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Pectin, Sodium Citrate

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Label statements
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Formula

Vitafusion Extra Strength B-12 gummies provide 3000 mcg of B-12 per two-gummy serving!

High potency vitamin B-12

Formulation

These naturally-flavored cherry gummies support energy metabolism and nervous system health. Enjoy your day with a little extra deliciousness with these high potency B-12 gummies!

No Artifical Flavors or Sweeteners No Gluten No High Fructose Corn Syrup No Dairy No Synthetic FD&C Dyes

Gummy Vitamins Energy Metabolism Support

Made with 100% Certified Renewable Electricity

Colors may darken, which does not alter potency.

General Statements

Award Winning Taste 2022 Chefsbest Award Excellence

Growing Communities with Fruitful Planting We believe in holistic wellness and realize it's more than just taking vitamins. That's why we support the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation and together have planted more than 200,000 fruit trees in underserved communities. Join our mission vitafusion.com

America's #1 Gummy Vitamin Brand

Our Commitment Discard Seal, Empty & Replace Cap Plastic Bottle Bottle Net Recyclable Unless Label Removed Plastic Label how2recycle.info

Your need for this product may be met through a balanced diet. Talk to your doctor about your nutritional needs.

The ChefsBest Excellence Award is awarded to brands that surpass quality standards established by independent professional chefs. Evaluation funded by Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Questions, Comments? Call 1-888-334-5389 M-F 9am-5pm ET

Seals/Symbols

Made in the USA with US & International Ingredients

Certified Renewable Energy Green-E

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Adults take two (2) gummies daily, chew thoroughly.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

To ensure quality and potency this product is made with higher dietary ingredient levels than labeled. Do not exceed suggested dosage. Product has a tamper evident seal.

If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a doctor before using.

Contains: tree nuts (coconut). Processed in a facility with products that contain egg, fish, shellfish, soy and tree nuts.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

See for yourself

B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor by vitafusion label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor by vitafusion

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Gummy Vitamin(s) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.

Vitamin B12

Interacts with
20 drugs
3000 mcg per serving Form: Cyanocobalamin

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential nutrient your body needs to make red blood cells, keep nerves healthy, and support DNA. Supplements are very h...

Vitamin B12 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Gelatin, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Pectin, Sodium Citrate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor by vitafusion Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Vitamin B121 drug type · 20 drugs

Metformin (Glucophage)

Metformin, a common medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, has been associated with lower vitamin B12 levels in some individuals. Prolonged use of metformin can interfere with the absorption of B12 in the digestive system, potentially leading to a deficiency in this essential vitamin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence A
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor, from the product label.

vitafusion

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Name
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
City
Ewing
State
NJ
ZipCode
08628
Phone Number
1-888-334-5389
Web Address
www.vitafusion.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor by vitafusion: Common Questions

Does B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor by vitafusion interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor has a known interaction with 20 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this B12 supplement safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Yes. B12 is actually needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding and is considered safe at recommended amounts. Follow your provider's advice on dosing for your situation.
Can I take too much B12?
No established upper limit exists because excess B12 is removed through your urine. This supplement is generally very safe from an overdose standpoint.
What is B12 used for?
This product is effective for treating B12 deficiency and a rare genetic condition called Imerslund-Grasbeck disease. It's also likely effective for cyanide poisoning and may help with canker sores and nerve pain after shingles.
Are there any side effects?
B12 is well tolerated when taken by mouth. Allergic reactions like rash or itching are rare. Serious side effects from B12 correction of severe anemia are extremely uncommon.
I take metformin for diabetes—should I be concerned?
Metformin can interfere with how your body absorbs B12 from food and supplements over time, which is why some people on metformin develop low levels. This is a Minor interaction, and taking this supplement may help. Talk to your pharmacist about whether you need monitoring or a higher dose.

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Sources & How We Checked

B-12 Extra Strength 3000 mcg Natural Cherry Flavor'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.

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The 30 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.

Vitamin B12 30 references
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See these in context on the Vitamin B12 monograph →

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