The effect depends on whether symptoms are related to B12 status. Some people notice no immediate change. Ongoing symptoms or suspected deficiency should be discussed with your GP.
Vitamin B12 injection
Vitamin B12 injections deliver vitamin B12 into a muscle. They may be used when supplementation is appropriate, but symptoms such as tiredness have many possible causes and an injection is not a substitute for medical assessment or blood tests.
Book this treatmentThere is usually no downtime, although the injection site may feel sore.
Is this the right treatment for you?
- Clients for whom B12 supplementation is appropriate
- People following an agreed maintenance plan
- Clients who understand that general symptoms may need GP investigation
Why clients choose it.
- Short appointment
- Intramuscular delivery
- No planned recovery period
- Can form part of an appropriate supplementation plan
What happens on the day.
We review relevant medical history and suitability when you arrive. The injection is normally given into the upper arm or another appropriate muscle using a sterile needle.
No separate consultation appointment is needed.Suitability, your medical history, consent and the final treatment plan are completed with your practitioner when you arrive. If treatment is not clinically appropriate, it will not go ahead.
What to expect afterwards.
The effect depends on whether symptoms are related to B12 status. Some people notice no immediate change. Ongoing symptoms or suspected deficiency should be discussed with your GP.
There is usually no downtime, although the injection site may feel sore.
AFTERCARE
Look after the area while it settles.
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Keep the injection site clean
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Avoid rubbing the area if it is tender
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Seek GP advice if symptoms persist, worsen or are unexplained
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Follow any course or blood-test plan agreed with your healthcare professional
When to contact us urgently
Call 999 for breathing difficulty, facial or throat swelling, collapse or another sign of a serious allergic reaction.
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