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Hi me again. Received my B12 ampoules today. Do I need to keep them in fridge! No instruction for storage... Many Thanks

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Kept in a cupboard is fine. No need for fridge. Also if before you inject, some people including me, place the ampules in a pocket for a short while to get it close to body temp. Cold B12 can be slightly more uncomfortable when injecting. Happy injecting!

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maypole66 in reply to Rheadster72

Rheadster72.. Thankyou. Starting end of month when I receive my 3 monthly one from surgery.

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assuming it is hydroxo or cyano - main issue is light - so keep in a cool, dark place.

methyl is more temperature sensitive and should probably be kept in fridge - but warm in palm for a minute before injecting

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maypole66 in reply to Gambit62

Thankyou Gambit62 it is Hydroxocobalamin

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I keep my supply in closed Tupperwarebox in fridge. Take one out when I need it and and warm it up before use by keeping it near my skin for 15-20 min. It needs to be kept in the dark, I believe, so a dark cupboard would also suffice.

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Thankyou ACritical 😊

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