Low B12 levels

2025-11-18 00:23:21
Hello Doctors, how many b12 injection doses required and what is the frequency of dose if b12 reading is 120
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Answered2025-11-23 08:24:49

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Hello, For a Vitamin B12 level of 120 pg/ml, it indicates moderate to severe deficiency. Recommended BL-2 (Vitamin B12) injection schedule: ➡️ Dose & Frequency 1. Loading Phase (to correct deficiency): 1 injection every week for 6 weeks (BL-2 / Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg IM or as per brand strength) 2. Consolidation Phase: 1 injection every 15 days for 2 months 3. Maintenance Phase: 1 injection monthly for 3–6 months (especially if patient has gastritis, poor dietary intake, or absorption issues) ➡️ Additional Advice Start B-complex tablets daily for 3 months. Recheck Vitamin B12 after 12 weeks. If symptoms like tingling / fatigue are present → continue monthly dose longer.

Answered2025-11-18 15:49:23

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A Vitamin B12 level of 120 pg/mL is considered low, and supplementation is required. However, the exact number of injections and frequency is decided by a physician, as it depends on the cause of deficiency (dietary deficiency vs. absorption issues like gastritis, PPI use, gut disorders, etc.). As a dietitian, I can guide you that B12 injections are commonly given in the following pattern (doctor decides the final protocol): Loading phase: 1 injection every week for 4–6 weeks Maintenance phase: 1 injection every month for 3–6 months Along with injections, improving dietary intake is important. B12-rich foods (vegetarian options): Fortified cereals Milk and milk products Paneer, curd Nutritional yeast If non-vegetarian: eggs, fish, chicken
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Please consult your physician to finalise the injection schedule based on your medical history and symptoms. Also, repeat B12 levels after 6–8 weeks to monitor improvement.
Health Tips
Avoid self-medicating with injections. If you have gastritis, acid reflux, or take antacids frequently, discuss these with your doctor since they can reduce B12 absorption.

Answered2025-11-18 11:18:40

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Kindly consult with physician doctor .
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Answered2025-11-26 06:09:04

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Better to discuss over consultation instead of general questions section

Answered2025-11-19 02:27:12

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Please consult a physician

Answered2025-11-18 14:05:03

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Good evening pls connect to physician for that.

Answered2025-11-18 11:32:35

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