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Hi I’m looking for some help please.

I’m based in ireland and need to buy saline to mix with the 40mg Methylcobalamin I bought from Oxford biosciences.

Can anyone advised how much I’d need and where to purchase this please?

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Go onto the Oxford sciences B12 site , and click onto “ resources “ . You will see that they tell you to get saline from German online pharmacies. Bodfeld or my care . It’s quite a caper . It’s not really advisable to use reconstituted B12 powder because of the danger of contamination . I don’t like writing this , knowing that you have already invested in the Methylcobalamin powder . I have to admit that I did it myself several years ago when I was totally ignorant about these things . I was never confident with it . Then I found I could get single use ampoules of Methylcobalamin from Arnika Apotheke in Munich . . I tried these for a few months . But I must say that since then , I use Hydroxocobalamin single use ampoules which are much cheaper and more stable . They are excellent for me . They are the injectable B12 that the NHS in U.K. uses . I get these from a German online pharmacy . versandapo.de Ref no 16199653 Panpharma B12 depot . Bodfeld have them too . But will only sell 3 packets of 10 .

I will send you some more information, which may be useful for the future .

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Sumsmeup in reply to wedgewood

I use the Versandapo.de B12 ampoules.....cheap as chips, quick delivery and they'll send you as much as you want!

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Divine777 in reply to wedgewood

Hi, Really appreciate advice, please.I'm having trouble buying from the site recommended. I'm based in the UK, so is location the issue?

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wedgewood in reply to Divine777

If you are trying to buy Hydroxocobalamin B12 Depot single use ampoules - here is some information ———

N.B. If you enquire by mail or phone to find out if a German online pharmacy will send injectable B12 to any country ( eg U.K. Ireland )where it is a prescribe-able item they are obliged to tell you that that they are not allowed . This makes sense , as prescribe-able items are often dangerous . B12 is harmless , so they overlook this , unless you ask them ! So go ahead and order .

amazon.de is not bound by these rules .

Ordering Panpharma B12 depot from versandapo.de ( a very reputable and reliable German Online Pharmacy) , that is strictly controlled by the German Health Authorities, and it’s rules.

These ampoules come in packs of 10 , and are 1mg x 1ml

Courier costs ( DHL) €9.00 no matter how many you order.

Usually takes 4 working days .

The site is in German , so you may need to use Google Chrome or a translation app.

It is always advisable to register when you order for the first time . First of all, once registered , you will save time when ordering subsequently. Also versandapo.de run a points scheme if you are registered . You are given 200 points when you register and you are awarded 1point for every Euro you spend . 250 points represent €2.50 which you can use when you pay. Once registered , you can find out how many points you have accumulated by going into your account .

To register or log in , click on the little silhouette of a head and shoulders ( top right on my iPad ) and fill out the form . ITS VERY IMPORTANT TO FILL IN YOUR COUNTRY BEFORE YOU ADD THE REST OF YOUR ADDRESS . Click on the drop-down list of countries. The U.K. is written in German as “ VEREINIGTES KÖNIGREICH” ( United Kingdom)

Once you have done that , your U.K. postal code will be accepted by the computer . The computer needs to know your country before it will accept the rest of your address .

You will need to put in a password of course .

You can pay by PayPal or Bank transfer . Cards are not accepted by versandapo from U.K. customers.

Bank transfer is free if you do it with Online Banking , but costs £25.00 if you do it at your bank .

For future orders , you need to click on the silhouetted head and shoulders to log in . and give your email address and password.

You can use the pharmaceutical reference number( PZN) to order Panpharma B12 depot ( Hydroxocobalamin) 1mg x 1ml ampoules This is 16199653 . You get straight to the item . Panpharma do not sell the clinic packs of 100 ampoules . The ampoules usually have a use-by date of 2 years .

At the moment courier ( DHL) cost is €9.00 no matter how many packets you buy .

You can email them -kontakt@versandapo.de

Other B12 depot( hydroxocobalamin ampoules available are ———

Hevert b12 depot pack of 10 — 1mgx 2ml ref.no. 06078368

Same as above but clinic pack of 10 x 10 packets ref. no.06078380

Pascoe pack of 10 B12 depot 1.5 mg x 1ml Ref no. 07568672

Same as above. but clinic pack of 10 x 10 packets Ref no. 07568695

That’s it ! Very best wishes .

juvalis.de Is another German online pharmacy , also reliable . Only accept Bank transfer payments .

shop.apotal.de also sells panpharma Hevert and Pascoe to U.K. Accept cards , Paypal

and Bank transfer in payment .

German Amazon ( obtainable in English) — amazon.de They do not sell Panpharma Hydroxocobalamin B12 depot single use ampoules . But do supply Hevert and Pascoe B12 Hydroxocobalamin b12 depot ampoules . But you cannot use the pharmaceutical reference numbers to order them.

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nellie237

I've no idea how much you need, but I know my local chemist sells saline solution. I've bought it in the past to clean small wounds. I would imagine most chemists stock it.

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wedgewood in reply to nellie237

Saline for injection is a prescription item in U.K.

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nellie237 in reply to wedgewood

Ah, completely different then.

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scnuke

Unless you have been medically trained in safe reconstitution of injectables, using powdered Methyl has a higher than usual chance for contamination and reduced stability of the finished product. It probably won't kill you but may not help you either. Hydroxo and Cyano are fine for almost everyone. A lot of talk about the genetic mutations that make Methyl required are overblown and not proven and peer reviewed.

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