Clinical reviewer Clinically reviewed by Faisal Shafiq, Superintendent Pharmacist, GPhC 2067224
It's what your body actually usesunlike cyanocobalamin, which must be converted and may be less effective, especially for those with MTHFR mutations
[20] Thanks Your doctor or nurse will be more than happy to do the injections for you if you just don't feel comfortable doing it yourself.Thanks Things You'll Need Prescribed vitamin B12 solution Clean syringe and needle Rubbing alcohol Cotton balls Bandages A puncture proof container References About This Article To give a B12 injection, start by cleaning the injection site, such as the upper arm or thigh, with a cotton ball dipped in rubbing alcohol to sterilize the area
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Clinical guidance for intramuscular injections points to a 22 to 25 gauge needle, given at a 90-degree angle, with the length chosen so it reaches muscle without going too deep