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Intramuscular (IM) B12 injections using hydroxocobalamin, the preferred licensed form in the UK are recommended when: Oral supplementation has failed to correct a documented deficiency The patient has difficulty adhering to daily oral regimens Serum B12 levels remain persistently low despite adequate oral dosing There is clinical evidence of neurological or haematological complications In line with BNF guidance, the standard IM regimen for confirmed deficiency without neurological involvement is a loading course of 1 mg hydroxocobalamin on alternate days for two weeks , followed by maintenance of 1 mg every three months
When assessing for vitamin B12 deficiency, in addition to checking a vitamin B12 level, consider ordering a methylmalonic acid level or a holotranscobalamin level and CBC (to assess for red blood cell size)
Angiogenesis stimulates the formation of new blood vessels, ensuring that oxygen and nutrients reach injured sections of the gastrointestinal tract, which accelerates recovery and strengthens the gut lining