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Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Windmill

Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Windmill 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 Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg by Windmill

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 supplement contains one active ingredient: vitamin B12 at 5000 mcg per serving. B12 is an essential vitamin your body uses for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis.

The product also includes several inactive ingredients — sugar, stearic acid, citric acid, silica, natural flavors, magnesium stearate, Asian ginseng, and Siberian ginseng — that help form and flavor the quick-melt tablet.

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: Promotes energy and nervous system support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Fatigue, Peripheral neuropathy, Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, Diabetic neuropathy, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Energy metabolism — and 2 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, Diabetic neuropathy, Fatigue, Peripheral neuropathy.

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

B12 is possibly effective for canker sores and postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after shingles), though the evidence for these uses is less established.

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 well-tolerated by mouth, and your body removes excess through urine, so there's no established upper limit. Serious side effects are rare; allergic reactions like rash or itching can occur in a small number of people, potentially tied to the cobalt in the B12 molecule.

In very rare cases, correcting severe B12 deficiency has been linked to a dangerous drop in potassium (low blood potassium), though this is uncommon. B12 is considered safe at recommended amounts during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and your healthcare provider may even recommend it.

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.

Check your medications if you take metformin (Glucophage) for diabetes. Metformin can lower B12 levels, so combining them means you'll want to discuss monitoring with your provider.

No other major interactions are documented for the active ingredient we checked.

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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.

If you're low on B12 or have a condition that prevents you from absorbing it, this supplement is an effective choice. If you take metformin for diabetes, let your pharmacist or doctor know you're considering B12 — they may want to keep an eye on your levels.

Allergic reactions are rare but possible; stop and call your provider if you develop a rash or swelling.

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 25, 2025.

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 Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Windmill
Barcode (UPC) 035046004675
Net contents 60 Melt(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2025
DSLD ID 333515
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg by Windmill, 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:
1 Melt(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Melt(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
035046004675
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin B125000 mcg208333%

Other ingredients: Sugar, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Silica, Natural Flavors, Magnesium Stearate, Asian Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one (1) melt daily as a dietary supplement or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not purchase if seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Seals/Symbols

Made in the U.S.A. from globally sourced ingredients

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Windmill Family owned since 1972

Formulation

Promotes energy Nervous system support

No wheat, soy, milk, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives Non GMO - Gluten free - Vegan

Non GMO - Gluten free - Vegan

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg by Windmill label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg by Windmill

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

Serving size1 Melt(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Vitamin B12

Interacts with
20 drugs
5000 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: Sugar, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Silica, Natural Flavors, Magnesium Stearate, Asian Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg by Windmill Drug Interactions

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20 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg 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 Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg, from the product label.

Windmill

Name
Windmill Health Products
Street Address
10 Henderson Drive
City
West Caldwell
State
NJ
ZipCode
07006
Web Address
windmillvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg by Windmill: Common Questions

Does Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg by Windmill interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg 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?
Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg 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.
Will this B12 supplement interfere with my metformin?
Metformin can actually lower your B12 levels over time, so B12 supplementation may help counteract that. This is a Minor interaction — it just means you should let your doctor know you're taking both, and they may want to check your B12 levels periodically.
Is B12 safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Yes. B12 is considered safe at recommended amounts in both pregnancy and breastfeeding, and your provider may even encourage it. Always follow your healthcare provider's personalized advice.
What does B12 actually do?
B12 supports nerve function, helps your body make red blood cells, and is needed for DNA synthesis. It's essential for energy and brain health. This product is effective for treating B12 deficiency and a rare absorption disorder called Imerslund-Grasbeck disease.
Can I take this if I have a cobalt allergy?
B12 contains cobalt, and in very rare cases, people with a cobalt allergy have developed a rash from B12 supplements. If you have a known cobalt allergy, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting — they may recommend a skin test or close monitoring.
What are the side effects of B12?
B12 is generally very well-tolerated by mouth. Allergic reactions like rash, itching, or swelling are rare. In extremely rare cases, correcting a severe deficiency has been linked to a serious drop in potassium, but this is uncommon and your doctor would monitor you if that were a concern.
Is there an upper limit to how much B12 I can take?
No. Your body removes excess B12 through urine, so there's no established upper limit. This makes B12 one of the safest supplements to take in higher doses.

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The Full Monographs Behind Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg’s Ingredients

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Sources & How We Checked

Quick Melt B12 5000 mcg'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.

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 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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