Once reconstituted for research it is kept at 2-8 degrees C and typically used within 28 days
It is usually administered in a healthcare setting, such as Neighborhood Medical Center, and the injection is typically given in the muscle (intramuscular, IM) or under the skin (subcutaneously)
The COA reports HPLC purity (99%), mass spectrometry identity confirmation, visual appearance, residual solvents, and moisture content for the exact lot shipped
The starting dose for severe deficiency is typically 1500mcg (the full dose of the 1ml vial) given daily or on alternate days for 1 to 2 weeks, or until haematological remission is achieved
Kannt A, Pfenninger A
Oral administration significantly reduces lipogenic activity and increases lipolytic activity in adipose tissue, with concurrent increases in fat and glucose oxidation and elevated energy expenditure