A dose of 100 mcg daily for six or seven days should be administered by intramuscular or deep subcutaneous injection
Thank you for wise advice x The GP surgery keeps them in the fridge but take them out in time for my jab because we discovered that if the ampoule was taken from the fridge and was injected immediately my arm was painful but if it was at room temperature I feel no pain
B12 is typically administered intramuscularly into the deltoid (upper arm) or the gluteal muscle
Heres what we recommend for elderly patients: Start with 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 weekly for 4-6 weeks Then, give 1000 mcg every 1-3 months, depending on how theyre doing Keep an eye on their vitamin B12 levels, blood counts, and brain function A study in the Journal of Gerontology stressed the need for B12 in older adults
This essential vitamin, also known as cobalamin, is vital for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and neurological health