Vitamin B-12 1000mcg Rx
Vitamin B-12 Injection
Vitamin B-12 is a prescription injectable medication that contains concentrated source of vitamin B-12, also called cobalamin. Vitamin B-12 is a water soluble vitamin that helps with brain and nervous system functions, and the formation of red blood cells. Dogs and cats can be deficient in this vitamin, especially those with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) prevents animals from being able digest and absorb the nutrients from food, due to lack of digestive enzymes in the pancreas. Your veterinarian may prescribe vitamin B-12 injections if your pet has been diagnosed with pancreatic insufficiency or a digestive disorder. Injection is available in 100mcg in 100 ml and 250 ml bottles. Needles and syringes sold separately.
- Consult with your pet’s veterinarian before administering this medication and follow their specific instructions for use.
- Read and follow the prescription label carefully for storage information, possible side effects, and drug interactions.
- Give the exact amount prescribed and only as often as directed.
- Do not skip doses or stop giving the medication without consulting your veterinarian.
- For additional information, click the “More Info” and “Package Insert” tabs listed above.
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From undisclosedComments about Vitamin B-12 1000mcgEasy to handle and use -
I would highly recommend this product and the company!
From undisclosedComments about Vitamin B-12 1000mcgMy vet has me administering 1x per week for 6 weeks then once a month. Order was filled and arrived quickly. They even contacted my vet to get the prescription. I see improvements already!!! -
The entire bottle (400 injections) cost < 1 at vet
From undisclosedComments about Vitamin B-12 1000mcgWeekly doses for our kidney compromised feline. -
I will buy this product again.
From undisclosedComments about Vitamin B-12 1000mcgVery reasonably priced and easy to use. -
Will buy again
From undisclosedComments about Vitamin B-12 1000mcgFast service! Product as described.
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I am using this product for the first time for my CKD cat. Please excuse my ignorance as a first-timer.I was told to dose between 250-500 Mcg. This bottle says 1000 mcg. Is this what I need? and if shelf life is 28 days, and I am to inject this into his subq once a week; will there be extra that I will need to dispose? Should I purchase a smaller bottle? I was purchasing B-12 filled needles exact dose from my vet prior to this. Thank you!?
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The 1000 mcg indicates the amount of vitamin B-12 contained in each milliliter of solution. So, you would need to inject 0.5 milliliters of the solution to deliver 500 mcg of vitamin B-12. If you delivered 500 mcg (0.5 milliliters) each week until the product expires, there would still be a significant amount left in the bottle that you would need to dispose of.
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In addition to Metronidazole capsules I have ordered, vet recommended VitB-12 shots. My cat has high liver enzymes what will these shots do to help??
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Elevated liver enzymes usually indicate inflammation or injury of the liver. Vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) is stored in the liver. Inflammation or injury to the liver can affect the amount of available vitamin B-12 in your cats body. Vitamin B12 is an important cofactor for many enzymatic reactions in mammals that are required for normal cell growth, reproduction, and function. A deficiency in vitamin B-12 can be associated with weight loss, poor haircoat, vomiting and diarrhea in cats. Please discuss any further questions or concerns regarding the use of this medication with your veterinarian.
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Can this be administered in food??
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This Vitamin B-12 product is formulated for intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous injection only and should not be given in food for oral administration.
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I am having difficulty with the 1 mL vitamin B-12 bottles and thought that a larger bottle might be a better option. But first, some questions: Do both the 100 mL and 250 mL bottles contain vitamin B12: 1000 mcg/mL? And what is the shelf life of each bottle after using it for the first time??
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Both bottles contain 1000 mcg/mL. The shelf life after the bottle has been puncture for the first time is 28 days from that date. The expiration date on the bottle is assigned by the manufacturer and is what you should follow if the bottle has not been opened.
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Once the bottle is opened, is there an expiration date??
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Once a multiple-dose vial is punctured, it should be assigned a "beyond-use" date. The beyond use date for an opened or entered (e.g., needle punctured) multiple-dose container with antimicrobial preservatives is 28 days, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
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i want to know exact ingredients in the B12 liquid for shots.?
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Per VetOne's website each mL of liquid contains: Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) 1000mcg, sodium chloride, ammonium sulfate, citric acid, sodium citrate, and benzyl alcohol (preservative).
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Is this product for humans, B-12 injection?
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This is a veterinary product for use in animals only.
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