Bacteriostatic water, as the name suggests, hinders the microbial growth in the vial due to the presence of a bacteriostatic preservative, i.e., 0.9% benzyl alcohol (BnOH), as per the standards set by the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP)
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for nervous system function, red blood cell development, DNA synthesis, energy metabolism, and antioxidant activity
For those with neurological symptoms, hydroxocobalamin 1 mg is given on alternate days until no further improvement is observed, as recommended by NICE guidance and the product information
Potential Drawbacks: Lack of robust scientific evidence: Current research doesn't strongly support significant weight loss from these injections alone