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Typically, B12 injections may range from $20 to $50 per injection
What serious side effects mean I should call my doctor
Cyanocobalamin is indicated for vitamin B12 deficiencies due to malabsorption which may be associated with the following conditions: Addisonian (pernicious) anemia Gastrointestinal pathology, dysfunction, or surgery, including gluten enteropathy or sprue, small bowel bacteria overgrowth, total or partial gastrectomy Fish tapeworm infestation Malignancy of pancreas or bowel Folic acid deficiency It may be possible to treat the underlying disease by surgical correction of anatomic lesions leading to small bowel bacterial overgrowth, expulsion of fish tapeworm, discontinuation of drugs leading to vitamin malabsorption (see PRECAUTIONS-Drug Interactions), use of a gluten-free diet in nontropical sprue, or administration of antibiotics in tropical sprue
Adding this vitamin to other nutrients can also yield positive results like increasing egg weight
You should seek prompt medical attention if you experience: Symptoms of advanced liver disease , including jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), persistent abdominal swelling, confusion or altered mental state, easy bruising or bleeding, or dark urine with pale stools Unexplained symptoms such as severe fatigue, unintentional weight loss, persistent nausea, or abdominal pain, particularly in the right upper quadrant Signs of complications , including vomiting blood, black tarry stools, or swelling in the legs and ankles Your healthcare provider will likely arrange further investigations to clarify the cause of elevated B12 and assess liver function