Complete
Pediatrics
Vitamin
B12 Injections
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© 2003 CompletePediatrics
The information provided by Complete Pediatrics does not constitute a medical
recommendation.
It is intended for informational purposes only.
Vitamin B12 is a component of healthy nerve cells. It
is necessary in production of DNA and RNA, red blood cell production, and iron
function. Deficiency can result in anemia, fatigue, weakness, constipation,
numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, depression, confusion, dementia,
poor memory, and mouth or tongue soreness.
It
is administered as a weekly intramuscular injection because Vitamin B12 is often
poorly absorbed orally especially in older patients.
There have never been any side effects reported except for discomfort at the
point of injection.
| 1
mg methyl-B12 IM injection mm$15
These
services are not billed to the insurance company. |
