Can vitamin B12 be given IM?

Vitamin B12 injections can be administered as an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. The difference between the two is that intramuscular injections are inserted into the muscle, and subcutaneous injections are inserted just below the skin.

Is B12 an IM injection?

Vitamin B12 shots are the most common way to prevent or treat a deficiency. The injections are prescribed by a doctor and given intramuscularly, or into muscle. Injections are usually given as hydroxocobalamin or cyanocobalamin.

Is vitamin B12 IM or IV?

B12 can be supplemented in three ways, orally, intramuscularly (IM) with B12 shots and injections, and finally intravenously with IV drips. Oral supplementation of B12 results in slower absorption and delivers only a fraction of the available compound to the body compared to IM or IV use.

How do you inject vitamin B12?

Use Vitamin B12 exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Vitamin B12 injection is injected into a muscle or under the skin. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.

What is intramuscular B12?

Hydroxocobalamin is a man-made injectable form of vitamin B12 used to treat low levels (deficiency) of this vitamin. Vitamin B12 helps your body use fat and carbohydrates for energy and make new protein. It is also important for normal blood, cells, and nerves.

How much B12 do you inject?

B12 may be injected into a muscle or beneath the skin at 100 mcg every day or alternate days for 7 days, and then every 3 or 4 days for a month. Afterward, 100 mcg must be injected continuously throughout your life for the best results.

How many ml of B12 should I inject?

B12 may be injected into a muscle or under the skin at 100 mcg daily for a week, every other day for another week, and then every three or four days for a month. Thereafter, 100 mcg should be injected once a month for life.