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
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One study found that even up to 2,000 micrograms a day of methylcobalamin wasnt enough to correct vitamin B12 deficiency in one of three vegans tested
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It includes 1-5 intramuscular or subcutaneous injections of 1000 mcg crystalline cyanocobalamin daily, followed by oral doses of 1000-2000 mcg/day Parenteral administration should be reserved for those with significant neurological symptoms NICE guideline: Vitamin B 12 deficiency in over 16s: diagnosis and management: Malabsorption as the confirmed or suspected cause of vitamin B 12 deficiency: Offer replacement to people if: lifelong intramuscular vitamin B12 Autoimmune gastritis is the cause They have had a total gastrectomy They have had a complete terminal ileal resection If the person has a vitamin B 12 deficiency because of malabsorption that is not caused by autoimmune gastritis, or a total gastrectomy or complete terminal ileal resection (for example, malabsorption caused by coeliac disease, partial gastrectomy or some forms of bariatric surgery): Offer vitamin B 12 replacement and Consider intramuscular instead of
