An intradermal test dose is recommended before Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP is administered to patients suspected of being sensitive to this drug
Follow this guidance, as well: Code assignment for sub-Q, IM, or IA injection procedures does not affect the primary or secondary intent of the encounter
View image online ( Illustration of person holding a sign that says Vitamin B12, with B12 foods like eggs, nuts and cheese floating around If you want to increase your intake of vitamin B12, put down that bottle of vitamins
Deficiency causes multiple problems, but adequate or excess B12 provides nothing but benefits to your energy, strength, and mental sharpness
verify clarity before use Dosage Guidelines Typical adult regimen (per package insert): 100 mcg IM/SC daily for 67 days Then 100 mcg every other day for 23 weeks Maintenance with 100 mcg IM/SC monthly for life Adjust based on patient response and serum vitamin B levels Clinical Applications Used to correct symptomatic or laboratory-confirmed B deficiency, where rapid repletion is needed or oral supplementation is unreliable