Butafosfan / Cyanocobalamin
Butafosfan with Vitamin B12 is a veterinary medication combining an organic phosphorus source with an essential B vitamin. This combination is used to support energy metabolism, treat phosphorus deficiency, and address general weakness in livestock including cattle, pigs, and poultry. It is commonly administered to animals recovering from illness, during periods of metabolic stress, or experiencing reduced feed intake.
Veterinary combination product providing phosphorus and Vitamin B12 to support energy metabolism and treat deficiency-related conditions in livestock.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008058
- Generic
- Butafosfan / Vitamin B12
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment and prevention of phosphorus and Vitamin B12 deficiency in cattle, pigs, and poultry. Commonly used for metabolic disorders, reduced productivity, weakness, post-parturient issues, and recovery from illness or stress.
Butafosfan provides bioavailable phosphorus for energy metabolism and bone health, while Vitamin B12 supports red blood cell formation, nerve function, and carbohydrate/protein metabolism. Together they help restore normal metabolic processes in deficient animals.
For veterinary use only. Administration is typically by injection. Dosage varies by species, weight, and condition. Consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment protocol. Animal products from treated livestock may have withdrawal periods as specified.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 28, 2026. · Read our editorial policy