The reasons: Low lower limit : In most countries, the lower end of the standard vitamin B12 range (100-250 pg/mL) is too low, often missing severe deficiencies
This commitment ensures that the compounded medications we provide are not only effective but also safe for our patients
It's worth noting that insurance may not cover these injections unless they're used to treat a specific medical condition
FACT 3 OF 6 IM injections for severe deficiency or absorption failure If your sublingual dose doesnt maintain serum B12 above 400 pg/mL, switch to intramuscular injections: 1,000 mcg monthly (more often initially if very deficient)
Syringe Capacity 1 ml to 3 ml Syringes : 1 ml Syringe : Description : Also known as a tuberculin syringe, it is designed for small-volume injections
This is the practical reason a reader who is nervous about small-volume accuracy might prefer the 50 mg protocol the trade-off being that each vial carries fewer total doses, as the supply math shows next