Compounded medications are prepared by licensed pharmacies and are not reviewed by the FDA in the same way as commercially manufactured drugs
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More specialised tests such as active B12 (holotranscobalamin) or methylmalonic acid may be available through specialist referral, though availability varies across the UK
Dont let the needle touch anything before giving the injection Hold the syringe firmly in one hand, and with the fingers and thumb of your other hand pinch a generous amount of skin in the place you have chosen to inject Insert the needle at between a 45 and 90 degree angle to the skin Carefully push down the plunger of the syringe to deliver all of the medicine Remove the needle at the same angle that you inserted it, and put it straight into the sharps container You can use a cotton pad/ball to press onto the injection site for a short while
Many people suffering from fatigue, lack of energy and headaches choose to take a B12 supplement in the form of a daily pill, but is this as effective at treating symptoms as a B12 injection
Special situations and common questions What not to do after a B12 injection if youre on blood thinners If you take warfarin, a direct oral anticoagulant, or other medications that reduce clotting, tell the clinician before the shot
