Vitamin B12 Injections

Vitamin B12

What is a vitamin B12 injection?

Vitamin B12 is given as injection (usually the top of the arm) for the treatment of those with a vitamin b12 deficiency.

What are the signs and symptoms associated with a B12 deficiency?

You may be at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency if you experience any of the following:

Bear in mind that many of these signs and symptoms can also be demonstrative of other conditions and so it important to consult the doctor prior to having an injection.

Is having the vitamin B12 injection painful?

You may feel a slight sting as the injection is inserted, but it is very quick and takes less than two seconds.

How quickly will i feel better?

If you are b12 deficient, you can expect to feel an improvement in your signs and symptoms within a matter of days.

How long do b12 injections last?

Anywhere from 1-3 months.

Is it safe?

vitamin b12 injections are very safe, it is not possible to take too much vitamin b12, and these side-effects are so rare that they are unable to gather actual statistics other than the risk is less than 1 in 10'000.