Results from lipotropic B12 injections vary considerably by individual, depending on overall health, lifestyle habits, and specific goals
Injections are particularly appropriate for those with: Pernicious anaemia, an autoimmune condition affecting B12 absorption Conditions affecting the stomach or small intestine, such as Crohns disease or coeliac disease Those who have had gastric surgery or bariatric procedures Strict vegans and vegetarians not meeting their B12 needs through food or oral supplements For those who can absorb B12 normally, oral supplements are generally an effective and well-evidenced alternative to injections
its not yet prescribable through legitimate compounding pharmacies

Category : HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL DEA Schedule : none Marketing Status : New Drug Application INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE LABELER - Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.(001230762) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0143-9621-01 1 mL Vial Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP Rx only 1,000 mcg/mL For IM or SC use ONLY Protect from light Contains Benzyl Alcohol NDC 0143-9621-25 Rx only Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP 1,000 mcg/mL For Intramuscular or Subcutaneous use ONLY Contains Benzyl Alcohol as a Preservative 25 x 1 mL Vials PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0143-9620-01 10 mL Multiple Dose Vial Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP Rx only 10,000 mcg per 10 mL (1,000 mcg/mL) For Intramuscular or Subcutaneous use ONLY Contains Benzyl Alcohol as a Preservative NDC 0143-9620-10 Rx only Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP 10,000 mcg per 10 mL (1,000 mcg/mL) For Intramuscular or Subcutaneous use ONLY Contains Benzyl Alcohol as a Preservative 10 x 10 mL Multiple Dose Vials PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0143-9619-01 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP Rx only 30,000 mcg per 30 mL (1,000 mcg/mL) For Intramuscular or Subcutaneous use ONLY Contains Benzyl Alcohol as a Preservative NDC 0143-9619-10 Rx only Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP 30,000 mcg per 30 mL (1,000 mcg/mL) For Intramuscular or Subcutaneous use ONLY Contains Benzyl Alcohol as a Preservative 10 x 30 mL Multiple Dose Vials NDC 0143-9619-01 Rx only Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP 30,000 mcg per 30 mL (1,000 mcg/mL) For Intramuscular or Subcutaneous use ONLY Contains Benzyl Alcohol as a Preservative 1 x 30 mL Multiple Dose Vials PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

The two most widely used vitamin B12 shots contain either man-made Cyanocobalamin or naturally occurring Methylcobalamin and do not require a prescription