Intramuscular (IM) B12 injections using hydroxocobalamin, the preferred licensed form in the UK are recommended when: Oral supplementation has failed to correct a documented deficiency The patient has difficulty adhering to daily oral regimens Serum B12 levels remain persistently low despite adequate oral dosing There is clinical evidence of neurological or haematological complications In line with BNF guidance, the standard IM regimen for confirmed deficiency without neurological involvement is a loading course of 1 mg hydroxocobalamin on alternate days for two weeks , followed by maintenance of 1 mg every three months
If a patient is dealing with a B12 deficiency that is related to their diet, its possible they will not need further treatments, provided they make dietary changes, or they may only need injections annually or biannually
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Despite obtaining positive results mainly in body composition, carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism, cognitive performance, and vascular endothelial repair, frequent short-term adverse effects have also been observed, such as fluid retention, gynecomastia, hyperglycemia, increased blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthralgias, and myalgias