However, for individuals who require high doses or have difficulty absorbing the vitamin, injections may be a more practical option
Official prescribing information Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
It also helps with the maintenance of nerve cells and serves as a building block in our DNA
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: low potassium blood levels (hypokalemia), gout, a certain blood disorder (polycythemia vera), a certain eye disease (Leber's disease), other vitamin/mineral deficiencies (especially folic acid and iron)
After your levels are restored, well work with you to develop a personalized maintenance schedule, which generally means an injection every one to three months
Your doctor may also ask about your health history, family health history, chemical and dye exposure, smoking status, and exposure to secondhand smoke