These side effects are usually mild and tend to improve over time
B-12 supports several vital functions within the body
If you have a vitamin B12 deficiency, you are a great candidate for vitamin B12 injections, as they will immensely improve how you will begin to feel when you start the treatments
Contact Putney Pharmacy today to book your appointment or speak with a member of our team about whether B12 injections are right for you
Future blood tests to continue to monitor B12 also help make sure a person maintains good vitamin levels even if they have a flare-up of UC symptoms
Cyanocobalamin : Synthetic form, requires conversion to active B12, longer shelf life, lower cost Methylcobalamin : Bioactive form, immediate utilization, preferred for neurological symptoms, more expensive Hydroxocobalamin: Used for cyanide poisoning, longest-acting Standard dose: 1000mcg/ml Routes: Deep IM (gluteal/deltoid) or subQ (abdominal) Loading phase: Daily/weekly for 1-4 weeks Maintenance: Monthly or every 3 months (hydroxocobalamin) No need for aspiration before injection Oral absorption requires intrinsic factor (absent in pernicious anemia) and healthy ileum