(Advises that if a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible unless its almost time for the next dose, in which case skip the missed dose
Key considerations for IV dosage include: The severity of the Vitamin B12 deficiency The presence of any underlying medical conditions that may affect B12 absorption The patients overall health status and response to initial treatment Clinical Scenarios for IV Administration IV Vitamin B12 is used for severe deficiencies or when other methods fail
The temptation to escalate the dose because nothing is happening yet is exactly the mistake the timeline section is designed to head off the mechanism is cumulative, not dose-chased
Crovesy, L., Ostrowski, M., Ferreira, D
Underlying conditions: digestive disorders like Crohn's or celiac disease, or autoimmune conditions, can cause you to use up B12 faster and may call for more frequent injections
Can I give myself the injection