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Hydroxocobalamin

Antidote for cyanide poisoning (binds cyanide to form cyanocobalamin)

For healthcare professionals. This information does not replace clinical judgement in the individual case; the current summary of product characteristics and the guidelines cited are authoritative.

Medically reviewed: Dr. med. univ. Daniel Pehböck, DESA, 01.11.2026

Hydroxocobalamin (Antidote for cyanide poisoning (binds cyanide to form cyanocobalamin)) – indications: Cyanide poisoning (known or suspected, e.g. smoke inhalation) – adults, Cyanide poisoning – children and adolescents. Weight-based dosing in mg and ml in the app, with sources.

Indications

  • Cyanide poisoning (known or suspected, e.g. smoke inhalation) – adults
  • Cyanide poisoning – children and adolescents

Complete in the app

Weight-based doses in mg and ml, preparations, contraindications and notes – in the app, also offline.

Used in

Sources and guidelines

  1. Summaries of product characteristics of authorised products – product and section for each dose in the app.