Frequently Asked Questions People with low B12 levels due to poor absorption, certain medical conditions, or strict vegetarian/vegan diets may need B12 injections to restore healthy levels
Additionally, vitamin B12 is involved in the metabolism of homocysteine, an amino acid that, when elevated, can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases
Patients should avoid ingesting large amounts of vitamin C within 1 hour of oral vitamin B12 administration Extended release potassium products Antibiotics such as gentamicin, neomycin, tobramycin Anti-seizure medications such as phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone Medicines used to treat heartburn like H2 blockers such as cimetidine and proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole Antacids such as ranitidine, cimetidine Vitamin B12 Injection Storage and Safety Information Vitamin B12 tablets should be in a cool and dry place
Unlike oral supplements, which have to go through the digestive system and can be affected by factors like stomach acid and digestive enzymes, injections deliver the vitamin directly into your bloodstream
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