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B12 shots are available in multiple forms, including cyanocobalamin , which is the synthetic version, and methylcobalamin , which is a naturally occurring form
For selected symptomatic patients please review Figure 1: B 12 Test Result Review and Process Algorithm for Patients with Risk Factor for B 12 Deficiency* and/or Non-specific** or Specific Symptom of B 12 Deficiency
Long-term storage of unreconstituted lyophilised powder should be at 20C or colder
Clean the injection site with an alcohol prep pad, pinch a fold of skin, insert the needle at a 45-90 degree angle (depending on body fat levels), inject slowly over 3-5 seconds, and dispose of used syringes immediately in a sharps container