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Are 1000mcg And 1ml Of Cyanocobalamin The Same?

I was just given CYANOCBALALAM /1000MCGINJ. 1000 B12 injections (once a month) With not much discussion about units. I suppose as I inject insulin that it was assumed that there wouldn t be a problem. The RX calls for an injection of 1 ML. Is that the same amount? I have no ser Thank you.viceable email at this time.
Tue, 19 Sep 2017
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hello there,
normally 1ml injection of b12 contains 1mg of b12 which is equivalent to 1000mcg.
I hope your query is answered.
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Are 1000mcg And 1ml Of Cyanocobalamin The Same?

hello there, normally 1ml injection of b12 contains 1mg of b12 which is equivalent to 1000mcg. I hope your query is answered. regards