Discard any opened vial after 28 days to ensure antimicrobial integrity
An explanation of B12 injections People who are looking for non-surgical weight loss solutions may turn to vitamin B12 injections
The preclinical evidence is encouraging
Per standard laboratory protocols and manufacturer recommendations (such as those from Hospira), bacteriostatic water should be discarded 28 days after the first puncture
When administered, it is converted to its active coenzyme forms, methylcobalamin and 5-deoxyadenosylcobalamin
Antacids and proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec, Protonix, Prevacid, Aciphex, Zantac and Pepcid also can lead to B12 deficiency, because they reduce the stomach acid necessary to release the B12 from food