## Storage After Reconstitution - **Refrigerate** at 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C) immediately after reconstitution - **Use within 28-30 days** - **Protect from light** -- store in the original box or wrap in foil - **Never freeze** reconstituted solution - **Check before each use** -- if cloudy, discolored, or containing particles, discard ### Before Reconstitution (Unreconstituted Powder) - Refrigerate or store at controlled room temperature per the label - Check expiration date - Keep dry and protected from moisture ## Injection Technique ### Preparing Your Dose 1
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Preparing the injection site and loading the syringe As with intramuscular injections, prepare the injection site and load the syringe before administering a subcutaneous injection
The British National Formulary (BNF) states: For people with neurological involvement Initially administer hydroxocobalamin 1 mg intramuscularly on alternate days until there is no further improvement, then administer hydroxocobalamin 1 mg intramuscularly every 2 months
Supplements with a variety of B vitamins in them will have less B12 than a standalone B12 pill