The latest B12 ampoules that arrived from Germany are larger than the ones I usually receive. Not all the liquid will fit into the syringe/ needle combination that I use (or rather that my partner uses to administer my jabs. I can't even look. I have always been needle phobic).
Presumably I will have to buy larger syringe/needle combos. I buy these from England where I live.
Has anyone else experienced the same problem?
Should I have my next B12 injection earlier than usual - every 4 weeks - as my partner was unable to use the full amount in the ampoule ?
Stay safe and well everyone 🙏
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If you have purchased hervert - then it will be 1mg/2L so larger ampoules - may be same for other brands. Yes to needing larger syringes.Whilst its okay to do 1ml subcutaneous there may be problems 2ml could be problematic.
PS - have deleted the duplicate post. If this happens again you should be able to delete the post you don't want using an option under the 'more' button.
Yes you need a 2ml syringe - 3 ml might be better . As you use a syringe and needle combination I assume you are injecting subcutaneously ? It would be easier to buy needles and syringes separately , and inject sub-cut into the front of your thigh . Use a fine needle. 30G x 1/2 inch for injecting and a 2or 3 ml syringe . A long coarse needle is suitable for extracting the B12 . There are plenty of diagrams on the internet , showing where you can inject subcutaneously.
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