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Vitamin b12 deficiency

2020-07-21 06:28:46
My vitamin b12 level is 136 (age 25, vegetarian), doctor has suggested to take mecobalamin tablets(500 mcg) for 5 days. Do i need to take another course of it?
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Continue it for 5 more days

Answered2020-07-21 09:23:24

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Introduce dairy products in your diet and continue with the medicine

Answered2020-07-21 07:38:55

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Hello mam, There is not wrong in taking an another course of it. As you're a vegetarian you can take Vit B12 at regular intervals as the only source of B12 is from animals. Thank you.

Answered2020-07-21 06:58:51

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