Importantly, lipotropic combination injections are generally unlicensed in the UK and, if used, must be supplied as MHRA-regulated 'specials' on prescription from licensed manufacturers or importers
Summary: Adults with B12 deficiency and nerve pain typically require 1 mg hydroxocobalamin injections intramuscularly on alternate days until symptoms improve, followed by maintenance injections every two months
B12 helps release energy from food, so a person whose blood levels are genuinely low can feel a real lift once treated
We use cyanocobalamin by default, the form of B12 with the longest clinical history, the most extensive research support, and the consistent potency needed for repeated treatments
This is true for women in particular
These typically resolve once the course ends