Doctors say that this form of B12 is absorbed and retained better in the body than other B12 injections, such as cyanocobalamin
Before taking a B12 shot, tell your doctor if you: Are allergic to B12, cobalt or any multivitamin combinations Have vision issues or Lebers disease (a genetic condition that causes vision loss) Have any infections Have been diagnosed with folic acid deficiency or iron deficiency Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant Are taking any supplements, including herbal supplements Are taking any medications, such as folic acid, methotrexate, chloramphenicol, colchicine, para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS), or pyrimethamine Have liver or kidney disease Have a drinking problem RxList
Theyre for patients with very low levels of vitamin B12 or certain health issues
Those whove tried oral supplements without experiencing symptom improvement should consider injection therapy
Insert the needle at a slight angle and slowly inject the bacteriostatic water down the inside wall of the vial, NOT directly onto the powder