Excess B12 is excreted through urine
Your Treatment Plan Administering vitamin B12 isnt a one-size-fits-all approach
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At 2.5mg/ml (2ml water added to 5mg vial) This is the most commonly used concentration
It is especially useful in conditions where oral supplementation is not suitable or effective, such as in critically ill patients, ICU cases, severe vomiting, or in patients with poor compliance to oral therapy
Dosage: 0.25 to 0.5 mg daily Administration: Subcutaneous injection 1 to 2 inches from lateral epicondyle Frequency: Once daily, some split into twice daily Duration: 4 to 8 weeks for acute injuries, 8 to 12 weeks for chronic Timing: Evening injection may align with natural repair cycles during sleep Starting Conservative Beginning with lower doses and gradually increasing allows you to assess your response while minimizing any potential issues