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Conversely, if a patient presents with pernicious anemia or severe neurological signssuch as intense tingling in the hands, memory loss, or muscle weaknessthe dosage remains the same (usually 1,000 mcg), but the frequency increases significantly
[1] [3] Hypersensitivity to cobalt or any cobalamin is a contraindication to B12 injections
Vitamin B12 dosage The average recommended daily amounts, measured in micrograms, vary by age: Infants up to age 6 months: 0.4 micrograms Babies aged 7-12 months: 0.5 micrograms Children aged 1-3 years: 0.9 micrograms Kids aged 4-8 years: 1.2 micrograms Children aged 9-13 years: 1.8 micrograms Teens aged 14-18 years: 2.4 micrograms Adults (19+ years): 2.4 micrograms Pregnant: 2.6 micrograms Breastfeeding: 2.8 micrograms Vitamin B12 foods You can get vitamin B12 from animal products, which have it naturally, or from foods that have been fortified with it
If they immediately offer a shot without asking, thats a red flag