Side effects and practical differences Hydroxocobalamin injections can cause temporary pain, swelling or itching at the injection site
The duration of the treatment is determined by the doctor
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Clean the injection site with alcohol, allow to dry, pinch the skin lightly if needed, insert the needle at a 45 to 90 degree angle depending on tissue depth, and inject slowly
In other cases, if your B level is normal and youre just low in the other Bs, your provider might intentionally choose a B-Complex without B to avoid unnecessary injections
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