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Hi Doc, please enlighten me about the dose and duration of vitamin B12 tablets in deficiency
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Dr. Pujah Kundaar
Dietitian/Nutritionist
15 yrs exp
Thane
The dosage depends on your current vitamin B12 levels (blood reports) .. whether you need 750 mcg or 1500 mcg once or twice on a daily basis (assuming there’s deficiency)
In severe case of deficiency vitamin B12 injections are recommended and they work better
Next Steps
Get a blood test done first
Health Tips
Start including vitamin B12 rich food simultaneously
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