Vitamin B12 Injection Dose for Children For children with vitamin B12 deficiency, an initial dose of 0.2 mcg/kg injected into the muscle or under the skin daily for 2 days, followed by daily 1000 mcg injections for 2-7 days, then weekly 100 mcg injections for 4 weeks, may be recommended
Prednisolone: Although prednisone has reduced the mineralocorticoid effect, the risk of hypokalemia exists and must be taken into account in particular in the following situations: - when potassium-losing diuretic, laxative or amphotericin B have been given concomitantly or when the patient has vomiting or diarrhea
Humidity: Avoid excessively humid environments
During this time, patients get a dose of 1000 mcg (1 mg) of vitamin B12
These metabolic shifts are thought to play a role in improved energy turnover and lipid utilization in adipose tissue
Causes of vitamin B 12 deficiency Absorption of vitamin B 12 from food requires normal function of the stomach, pancreas, and small intestine
