Considerations: Some people may have complications with swallowing capsules, and they take longer for your body to break down compared to chewables or gummies that are broken down when chewed
A deficiency can occur for several reasons, such as pernicious anemia (a condition where the body cannot absorb vitamin B12 from the diet), certain medical conditions (e.g., Crohn's disease, celiac disease), surgical removal of part of the stomach or intestine, or strict vegetarian/vegan diets if not adequately supplemented
It is dispensed in amber multidose vials containing 1,000 mcg/mL and compounded for use under either section 503A or 503B, allowing clinicians to individualize therapy for deficiency states ranging from pernicious anemia to postsurgical malabsorption
The injection is given intramuscularly (usually in the upper arm or thigh) and is a quick, straightforward process