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Good morning I tried doing a search for SI subcutaneous needle size but got confused !

Could someone please tell me if it’s allowed and do I need larger size for drawing down .

Is Medisave a supplier of above?

Thank you

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wedgewood

Yes , Medisave supply the needle you need for a sub-cutaneous injection It is

30G x 1/2 inch

Yes you need a long coarse needle to withdraw the B12 from the ampoule . say -21G x 1 1/2 inch needle

You can use a blunt-ended needle also . As obtainable at Medisave .

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smg1950 in reply towedgewood

thank you

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jade_s

I don't use a separate needle for withdrawing.

I prefer 27G x 1/2" , slightly thicker, because it takes forever to draw out the b12 with a 30G lol.

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wedgewood in reply tojade_s

As I use B12 single use ampoules , it’s best to use a longer coarser needle to draw up the B12 . (21G x 1 1/2 inch) —- It’s so easy to touch the glass ampoule when drawing up. especially when trying to get the last drops of B12 . This makes the needle blunt ,which leads to a painful injection, so best avoided . I like to inject slowly , so a fine injection needle suits me .

So for I.M 25G x 1inch — for sub-cut 30 G x 1\2 inch

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jade_s in reply towedgewood

I also use single use ampoules and do hit the edge but haven't noticed any pain when injecting SC. Only the usual b12 sting depending on the spot. I do switch needles for IM.

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Nackapan

I use 30G 1/2 "

27-30G suitable.

I do use a 21G needle to draw it up from the ampoule

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WiscGuy

I do subcutaneous and the needle is 25G x 5/8 inch (.5mm x 16mm). The needles come attached to 3 ml syringes.

B12 comes in little individual bottles, 1,000mcg, with a rubber cap. I use the same needle as for injection to withdraw B12 from the little individual bottles. The needle is able to easily pierce the rubber tops on the bottles.

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wedgewood in reply toWiscGuy

we don’t use those multi-dose vials in U.K. .We use single use ampoules which are considered safer because of the danger of contamination . So we don’t use those syringes with a needle attached.

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