{"product_id":"hydroxocobalamin-1000-mcg-ml-ampoules-5s","title":"Hydroxocobalamin 1000mcg\/ml Ampoules 5's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHydroxocobalamin 1000 mcg\/mL injection\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly effective prescription medication used to treat and prevent severe Vitamin B12 deficiency. This pack contains 5 single-dose 1mL ampoules or vials, with each millilitre delivering a concentrated 1000 mcg dose of hydroxocobalamin, a natural and long-lasting form of Vitamin B12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause it is administered as an injection, it bypasses the digestive tract completely. This makes it the gold-standard treatment for individuals who cannot absorb the vitamin through food or oral supplements. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePernicious Anemia:\u003c\/b\u003e Treats Addisonian pernicious anemia, an autoimmune condition where the stomach fails to produce intrinsic factor, making B12 absorption impossible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMalabsorption Syndromes:\u003c\/b\u003e Helps individuals with Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, or those who have undergone gastric surgery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDietary Deficiencies:\u003c\/b\u003e Resolves severe depletion often seen with strict long-term vegan or vegetarian diets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNeurological Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Corrects nerve-related symptoms of deficiency, such as tingling, numbness, and cognitive fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdministration \u0026amp; Dosage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoute:\u003c\/b\u003e This medication must be given \u003cb\u003eintramuscularly (IM)\u003c\/b\u003e—injected directly into a muscle (usually the buttock, thigh, or upper arm). It should not be given intravenously (IV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInitial Dose:\u003c\/b\u003e Typically involves frequent loading doses (e.g., 1 mg every other day for 1–2 weeks) to rapidly build up the body's depleted stores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance Dose:\u003c\/b\u003e Once stores are replenished, the frequency is usually reduced to a maintenance injection of 1 mg every 2 to 3 months. For chronic conditions like pernicious anemia, this treatment is required for life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Expect \u0026amp; Safety Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects:\u003c\/b\u003e Mild diarrhea, nausea, headache, dizziness, hot flushes, or localized pain, redness, and itching at the injection site. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColor Change:\u003c\/b\u003e Do not be alarmed if your urine takes on a pink or reddish hue; this is a completely harmless effect of the body flushing out excess, unabsorbed B12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/b\u003e Your doctor will likely order routine blood tests to track your B12 levels, red blood cell counts, and potassium levels, as potassium can drop temporarily when the body rapidly begins producing new red blood cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67666513592620,"sku":null,"price":9150.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.africa\/products\/hydroxocobalamin-1000-mcg-ml-ampoules-5s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}