Hydroxocobalamin lasts longer, meaning you might need fewer shots
Intramuscular (IM) B12 injections using hydroxocobalamin, the preferred licensed form in the UK are recommended when: Oral supplementation has failed to correct a documented deficiency The patient has difficulty adhering to daily oral regimens Serum B12 levels remain persistently low despite adequate oral dosing There is clinical evidence of neurological or haematological complications In line with BNF guidance, the standard IM regimen for confirmed deficiency without neurological involvement is a loading course of 1 mg hydroxocobalamin on alternate days for two weeks , followed by maintenance of 1 mg every three months
Store the vial in a medical-grade cooler that maintains 28C without freezing
3 ml Syringe : While it also provides precise measurement, it is more suited for larger doses where exact small increments are less critical
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