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Hydroxocobemine --> hydroxocobalamin

(Science: chemical) a b 12 vitamin. It has been used therapeutically in the treatmenta and prevention of vitamin b 12 deficiency.

Pharmacological action: haematinics.

chemical name: Cobinamide, hydroxide, dihydrogen phosphate (ester), inner salt, 3'-ester with 5,6-dimethyl-1-alpha-D-ribofuranosyl-1H-benzimidazole