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A member asked:

Does subcutaneous and intramuscular injections use the same b12 solution or vial? or is it different solution for different types of shots?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Same: The injectable B12 is the same formulation for subcutaneous use as for intramuscular use. Both delivery routes are equally life-saving in the treatment of true pernicious anemia, and equally worthless (but safe) for everything else.

Answered 11/18/2016

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