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Vitamin B12 Raspberry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Gummiology

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

Vitamin B12 Raspberry Flavor is a dietary supplement by Gummiology 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 Vitamin B12 Raspberry Flavor by Gummiology

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, the essential nutrient your body needs to make red blood cells, support nerve function, and convert food into energy. The gummy also includes inactive ingredients — sugar, glucose syrup, water, pectin, citric acid, and natural flavors — that give it its form and taste.

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: Essential water-soluble vitamin B12 supports energy.
  • We looked for evidence on: Fatigue, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Low energy, Energy metabolism, Stamina.
  • 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 Fatigue.

Vitamin B12 is effective for treating B12 deficiency and Imerslund-Grasbeck disease, a rare genetic condition that affects B12 absorption. It's also likely effective for cyanide poisoning.

For canker sores and postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after shingles), the evidence is possibly effective — meaning the data suggests a benefit, but more research would help confirm it.

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 when taken by mouth. Your body clears excess through the urine, so there's no established upper limit for how much you can take.

Most people don't experience side effects; allergic reactions like rash or itching are rare but have been reported, particularly in individuals with a cobalt allergy. B12 is considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding at recommended amounts — in fact, it's needed during both.

If you're pregnant or nursing, 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, mention this supplement to your pharmacist or doctor — metformin can lower B12 levels, so supplementing often makes sense, but we'll want to coordinate the timing and watch your levels. No other major medication interactions are documented in our data for B12.

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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, well-tolerated way to get B12 if you're deficient or at risk of deficiency — especially if you take metformin. Most people handle it with no side effects.

If you have a known cobalt allergy or take metformin, a quick check-in with us beforehand makes sense.

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 Sep 22, 2022.

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 Vitamin B12 Raspberry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand Gummiology
Barcode (UPC) 898220018369
Net contents 90 Gummy(ies)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 22, 2022
DSLD ID 272477
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Gummy Or Jelly
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vitamin B12 Raspberry Flavor by Gummiology, 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(ies)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gummy(ies)
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
898220018369
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin B123000 mcg125000%
Calories15 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrate3 Gram(s)1%
Total Sugars3 Gram(s)--
added Sugars3 Gram(s)6%

Other ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water, Citrus Pectin, Citric Acid, Adipic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavors, Anthocyanins

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested usage: Take 2 gummies daily.

Formula

Essential water-soluble vitamin B12 supports energy.

Adult gummies

Formulation

No gelatin, GMOs, or gluten. No artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners.

Vegetarian

This product is not manufactured with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy or gluten.

Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.

Dietary supplements are best when taken as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not exceed more than 8 gummies within a 24-hour period.

Sealed for your protections. Do not use if seal is missing or broken.

This product is not manufactured with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy or gluten. Produced in a third-party, audited and registered cGMP compliant facility that may process other products that contain theses allergens or ingredients.

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 ant disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Gummiology is a registered trademark of Madre Labs, LLC.

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Vitamin B12 Raspberry Flavor by Gummiology label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vitamin B12 Raspberry Flavor by Gummiology

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

Serving size2 Gummy(ies) 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: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water, Citrus Pectin, Citric Acid, Adipic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavors, Anthocyanins. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vitamin B12 Raspberry Flavor by Gummiology 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 Vitamin B12 Raspberry 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 Vitamin B12 Raspberry Flavor, from the product label.

Gummiology

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Name
Madre Labs, LLC
Street Address
301 N. Lake Ave., #600
City
Pasadena
State
CA
ZipCode
91101
Web Address
Gummiology.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vitamin B12 Raspberry Flavor by Gummiology: Common Questions

Does Vitamin B12 Raspberry Flavor by Gummiology interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vitamin B12 Raspberry 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?
Vitamin B12 Raspberry 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Yes. Vitamin B12 is considered safe at recommended amounts during pregnancy and breastfeeding — in fact, it's important during both. Follow your provider's guidance on how much you need.
What's the difference between this gummy and a B12 injection or pill?
All three forms work, but they're absorbed differently. Gummies like this one go through your digestive system, while injections go straight into muscle — your doctor might recommend injections if you have absorption problems. The gummy is convenient for daily supplementing if your body absorbs it well.
Will this help my energy?
B12 does play a role in converting food to energy, but only if you're actually deficient. If your energy is low and you don't have a B12 deficiency, this supplement won't fix it. A blood test can tell you where you stand.
Is this safe if I have a cobalt allergy?
Vitamin B12 contains cobalt as part of its molecule, and very rare allergic reactions have been reported in people with cobalt allergies. If you have a known cobalt allergy, talk with us before taking this.
Can I take this long-term?
Yes. B12 is generally very safe with no established upper limit — excess is removed through your urine. You can take it as long as you need it, but regular blood tests can help make sure your levels are where they should be.

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The Full Monographs Behind Vitamin B12 Raspberry Flavor’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

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Sources & How We Checked

Vitamin B12 Raspberry 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.

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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