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It includes 1-5 intramuscular or subcutaneous injections of 1000 mcg crystalline cyanocobalamin daily, followed by oral doses of 1000-2000 mcg/day Parenteral administration should be reserved for those with significant neurological symptoms NICE guideline: Vitamin B 12 deficiency in over 16s: diagnosis and management: Malabsorption as the confirmed or suspected cause of vitamin B 12 deficiency: Offer replacement to people if: lifelong intramuscular vitamin B12 Autoimmune gastritis is the cause They have had a total gastrectomy They have had a complete terminal ileal resection If the person has a vitamin B 12 deficiency because of malabsorption that is not caused by autoimmune gastritis, or a total gastrectomy or complete terminal ileal resection (for example, malabsorption caused by coeliac disease, partial gastrectomy or some forms of bariatric surgery): Offer vitamin B 12 replacement and Consider intramuscular instead of

Others might switch to an equivalent high-quality oral B-complex once their gut can absorb again
While B12 can be found in foods such as meat, fish, and dairy products, some individuals may not get enough through their diet
Generally, no harm comes from vitamin B12 injections, which are usually quite safe