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Vitamin B12 Injection
Targeted support for your B12 needs.
Our team will review your symptoms, health history and relevant lab results to determine whether B12 supplementation is needed and whether an injection is appropriate for you.
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Administration takes approximately 5 minutes or less
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Intramuscular injection, no IV required
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Clinical assessment before treatment
What is a Vitamin B12 Injection?
ABOUT THE TREATMENT
Vitamin B12 helps maintain healthy nerves and supports red blood cell formation and DNA production.
A B12 injection delivers the vitamin into a muscle. It may be recommended for people with a deficiency or certain absorption difficulties. Your provider will explain the formulation and whether injections or oral supplementation best fit your needs.
Treatment may be scheduled as a standalone visit or alongside an IV appointment, when appropriate.
What benefits can you expect?
When B12 deficiency is present, appropriate treatment can:
Restore low vitamin B12 levels.
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Help treat anemia caused by B12 deficiency.
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Improve fatigue or weakness related to deficiency.
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Help address nerve symptoms caused by low B12.
Improvement varies depending on the cause and duration of the deficiency. B12 injections are not an instant energy boost and do not improve energy in people who already have adequate B12.
Is this infusion appropriate for you?
Your provider may discuss B12 testing or supplementation if you have:
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Confirmed low vitamin B12 levels.
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A condition or surgery that affects B12 absorption.
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A vegan or vegetarian diet with limited B12 intake.
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Long-term use of medications that can affect B12 levels, such as metformin or certain acid-reducing medicines.
These factors do not automatically mean you need an injection. Our team will assess your individual needs before recommending treatment.
01 / REVIEW
Discuss your needs
We’ll review your symptoms, diet, medications and relevant lab results to determine whether B12 treatment is appropriate.
02 / TREATMENT
Receive your injection
If recommended, licensed clinical staff will administer the injection into a muscle. Administration takes approximately five minutes or less, with additional time for your assessment.
03 / NEXT STEPS
Plan your care
Your provider will explain aftercare and whether repeat testing or further treatment is needed. The treatment schedule depends on the cause of your deficiency and your response.
