b12 injection in leg How to self-inject intramuscular vitamin - Overview Vitamin B12 Injections: What You

While B12 is generally safe, caution is needed in specific clinical situations: Lebers Disease (Hereditary Optic Neuropathy): B12 injections are generally contraindicated or should be used with extreme caution, as they may potentially aggravate optic atrophy in this rare condition

There are no other absolute contraindications reported for hydroxocobalamin use in deficiency states, but caution is advised in individuals with conditions such as early Lebers optic neuropathy (a rare hereditary optic atrophy) due to the theoretical risk of worsening vision

Be sure to discuss this with your healthcare provider when they are showing you how to administer the injection

We can remind you and deliver it every month

Methylcobalamin is distributed into breast milk in amounts similar to those in maternal plasma, and distribution in breast milk allows for adequate intakes of methylcobalamin by breastfeeding infants