vitamin b12 injectable solution Cyanocobalamin (B12) Injection 1000 mcg/mL, Multiple Dose Vial 30 mL Rx Vitamin B Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12 Injection 1000

Advantages of oral form over IM injection: Less nursing time on injections Less complexity of care Less discomfort/pain Less bleeding in patients who take anticoagulants Less costly according to some analyses Disadvantages of oral form over IM injection:: Greater risk of non-compliance In 1991, a survey done on Minneapolis internists led one commentary to conclude that oral vitamin B 12 replacement for pernicious anemia was one of medicines best kept secret. 18 In 1996, when the survey was repeated again in the same area, awareness and use of oral vitamin B 12 for pernicious anemia had increased substantially (019%), but the majority of doctors still remain unaware of this treatment option (61%)

Drug Interactions Patients should inform their healthcare provider of all medications and supplements

The Toronto specialist said that the price tag for a monthly shot is $44.33 $33.70 paid to the doctor per visit, $6.74 for administering the shot and $3.89 for the vial of B12

These effects were generally mild and transient