While some private clinics offer B12 injections as part of wellness programmes, these operate outside NHS prescribing guidelines
That said, if any adverse effect is suspected to be dose-related, the dose can be reduced
Clinical studies show that sublingual B12 is as effective as intramuscular B12 injections as it is absorbed via the mucous membranes in the mouth, bypassing the digestive tract
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Patients taking certain medications (e.g., chloramphenicol may reduce the effectiveness of B12 therapy) or with risk factors for B12 deficiency (metformin use, proton pump inhibitors, nitrous oxide exposure, vegan diet) should discuss these with their healthcare provider