Side effects of B12 deficiency can include decreased cognitive function, fatigue, lethargy, feeling faint, depression or irritability, headache, balance issues and more
The typical regimen involves: Loading dose for patients without neurological involvement : Hydroxocobalamin 1mg intramuscularly three times weekly for two weeks [13] [10] Loading dose for patients with neurological involvement : Hydroxocobalamin 1mg on alternate days until no further improvement, then Maintenance therapy : 1mg every two to three months (or every two months if neurological involvement) Lifelong maintenance therapy is necessary for irreversible causes such as pernicious anaemia or following gastric surgery
Administered safely by our qualified pharmacist in Rhiwbina, Cardiff, this quick intramuscular injection delivers an immediate boost that oral supplements can't match
In the UK, hydroxocobalamin is the standard injectable form of B12 used in NHS practice
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