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Moloco + B12 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Darya-Varia

Tablet Or Pill Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Moloco + B12 is a dietary supplement by Darya-Varia with 2 active ingredients. 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 Moloco + B12 by Darya-Varia

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Moloco + B12 contains 2 active ingredients: vitamin B12 and placental extract. Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that supports nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis.

The product contains no other inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Vitamin B12's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Stimulate milk production during lactation.
  • We looked for evidence on: Infant development, Lactation insufficiency, Hypogalactia, Breast milk supply.
  • The closest evidence on file: Vitamin B12 is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Infant development (Natural Medicines).

Vitamin B12 in this product is effective for treating B12 deficiency and Imerslund-Grasbeck disease, a rare genetic disorder affecting B12 absorption. It's likely effective for cyanide poisoning and possibly effective for canker sores and postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after shingles).

We don't have effectiveness data on file for placental extract.

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.

Vitamin B12 is generally very well tolerated, with no established upper limit because your body removes excess in urine. Most side effects from oral B12 are uncommon; allergic reactions like rash or itching can occur rarely, sometimes related to cobalt sensitivity.

B12 is considered safe and needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding at recommended amounts—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 (Glucophage) for diabetes, let your doctor or pharmacist know before adding this product—metformin can lower B12 levels, so monitoring may be needed. We couldn't check placental extract for drug interactions, so mention all your medications to your provider to be sure.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is a straightforward B12 supplement, useful if you have a documented deficiency or certain conditions like pernicious anemia. If you take metformin for diabetes, your doctor or pharmacist should know you're adding B12, since metformin can affect B12 levels.

Check your complete medication list with your own healthcare provider before starting, especially if you're on any prescription drugs.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2019.

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 Moloco + B12, straight from the product label.

Brand Darya-Varia
Net contents 60 Sugar coated Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2019
DSLD ID 205957
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Kosher, Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Lactating
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Moloco + B12 by Darya-Varia, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Pregnant and Lactating
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Dragee(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Dragee(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin B1220 mcg--
Placental extract15 mg--

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Label statements
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Formula

OK

Ext. Placentae 15 mg, Cyanocobalamin 20 mcg

Description Each dragee contains placental extract 15 mg and vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 20 mcg.

Mechanism of action The hormones and other active components of Moloco + B12 stimulate the activity of the milk glands to such an extent that mothers will be able to breastfeed their children and thus, provide them effective protection against outside influences. Numerous medical experiments have proved the correctness of this assertion and have given convincing evidence that regular ingestion of Moloco + B12 does not cause the slightest inconvenience to mother and child.

Seals/Symbols

OK

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Indications/Uses Primary and secondary hypogalactia. Dosage/Directions for use Three (3) dragees daily (1 dragee after each main meal) during the whole period of lactation ie, during the first 9 months after birth. Moloco + B12 dragees may either be swallowed whole or chewed. Experience has shown that milk flow may stop if cure is interrupted.

General Statements

Special precautions Although many excellent baby foods are available, none of them, not even specially prepared cow's milk, is altogether suitable for infants. Exceptionally strong babies may tolerate them, but the more delicate and weak are subject to constant digestive disturbances. It must be emphasized that the only correct food for a child during the first months of life is its mother's milk. Human milk cannot be replaced or improved by any other kind of food. It is the only natural nutrient for babies. Most of the infants dying within the first 9 months of life are bottle fed.

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Moloco + B12 by Darya-Varia label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Moloco + B12 by Darya-Varia

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Dragee(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill 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.

Vitamin B12

Interacts with
20 drugs
20 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

Placental extract

15 mg per serving
Interaction report

Moloco + B12 by Darya-Varia Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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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 Moloco + B12, from the product label.

Darya-Varia

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Name
Darya-Varia Laboratories
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Moloco + B12 by Darya-Varia: Common Questions

Does Moloco + B12 by Darya-Varia interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Moloco + B12 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?
Moloco + B12 contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 B12 safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Yes. Vitamin B12 is considered likely safe and is actually needed during both pregnancy and breastfeeding at recommended amounts. Follow your provider's advice on dosing for your situation.
Can I take this if I'm on metformin for diabetes?
Metformin can interfere with B12 absorption and lower your levels over time, so yes, you can take this, but your doctor or pharmacist should monitor your B12 status. Talk with them before starting to make sure the timing and dose make sense for you.
What is vitamin B12 used for?
B12 supports your nerves, helps make red blood cells, and is needed for DNA synthesis. It's effective for treating B12 deficiency and certain absorption disorders, and possibly helpful for canker sores and nerve pain after shingles.
Are there side effects from B12?
B12 is very well tolerated. Allergic reactions like rash or itching are rare; they can occasionally happen, especially in people sensitive to cobalt. Injection site reactions occur if you get B12 by shot rather than by mouth.

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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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