b12 vials

[lesbud1]

can any give me the website of the germany pharmacy to get b12 vials please. I have bought some before but I really am struggling finding where I bought it from. I think I used germany amazon?

[fbirder]

Some use amazon.de - amazon.de/Vitamin-Depot-Rot...

Most use Versandapo - versandapo.de/vitamin-b12-d...

[lesbud1 in reply to fbirder]

thanks. I will keep the addresses now.

[wedgewood]

Necessary equipment for self-injecting B12 , and sources for UK patients.

ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING THE PROCEDURE

Packets of Hydroxocobalamin ampoules 1mg x 1ml Rotexmedica B12 depot Obtainable in packets of 10

or 100 ampoules (10 x 10 ) usually at a discount .

Do not forget to ask for Depot , as this indicates that it’s b12 Hydroxocobalamin. Otherwise you could accidentally order Cynocobalamin. which is not generally used in the U.K.

obtainable at the following German online pharmacies —-

versandapo.de ( In German , so you may need a translation app , or use google chrome )

bodfeld-apotheke.de ( you can choose your language on the top right of the site )

The above German pharmacies charge € 9.98 for courier , no matter how many packets you order

amazon,de ( German Amazon ) You can get this site in English You need to trawl through the site and find the pharmacies offering the ampoules that will ship to U.K.

Needles — I use 2 needles , one to extract the liquid from the ampoule , and another to inject .

I use a long coarse needle— 21 G x 1 1/2 “ for extracting, and a finer needle — 25G x 1” for the actual injection . I use the I.M. method ( Intra-Muscular) into the middle outer third of my thigh , where the muscle is nearest to the surface . I use 2 needles because in extracting the B12 the needle will need to touch the bottom of the ampoule , making the needle blunt (ouch!)

I use a 2ml syringe because it is easier to extract every precious drop of B12 by pulling out the syringe plunger and then expelling the air into the b12 . When you then extract the liquid you will obtain every last drop. I then use the finer needle to inject , expelling any air in the syringe , until a droplet appears on the end of the injection needle .

I do use a swab to disinfect the injection spot , but many people say it’s not necessary . I use the same swab placed over the ampoule , and break it at its weakest point , which is indicated by a white spot in the neck . If you are nervous about doing this , there are devices obtainable on amazon.uk ( search for” ampoule opener “)

I’m afraid I don’t know anything about the sub- cutaneous method of injecting .

You will also need a sharps box for your spent needles . Many chemists will accept these free of charge , for disposal.

If you are needle phobic , I have heard of a Danish device that is apparently very useful . Obtainable from unionmedico.com — cost around £100.00 I have not used it , but I’ve heard good reports .

Needles etc can be obtained from medisave.co.uk

You can also find many videos on Utube of self injecting . Some are poor , some are useful .

Hope that this information is useful for you . Best wishes .