To ensure you get the most out of your treatment, there are a few simple steps to follow before your appointment: Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps your body process the vitamin and can make the injection more comfortable
In general, the normal range for vitamin B12 is around 200 to 900 picograms per milliliter (pg/ml)
Standard maintenance therapy typically involves hydroxocobalamin 1mg injections every two to three months for patients without neurological involvement
It appears that maintaining adequate blood levels of the vitamin, like through supplementation, does improve birth outcomes ( SUMMARY A vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a range of mild to severe side effects, including anemia, weakness and fatigue, and birth defects in infants
This caught the attention of the insurance companies which have mostly stopped covering the cost of B12 injections, sometimes even in the case of unambiguous deficiency that is refractory to oral supplements
Iodide salts are light-sensitive, so keep stocks in amber or foil-wrapped vessels and re-check identity if a stored solid or solution develops a yellow tint