For confirmed B12 deficiency without neurological involvement , the standard regimen comprises 1 mg hydroxocobalamin intramuscularly three times weekly for two weeks, followed by maintenance doses every two to three months for those with irreversible causes like pernicious anaemia
These longer cycles require more careful monitoring and may benefit from slight dose reductions in weeks 13-16 to maintain receptor sensitivity
Liver disease, as vitamin B12 metabolism occurs in the liver and may be affected 6
A vitamin B12 injection is a treatment that delivers vitamin B12 directly into the body to help restore or support healthy B12 levels
Keep simple logs of injection timing, sites, doses, and any effects noticed
If a lipotropic injection contains semaglutide or tirzepatide, do not take it if you have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC)