Question:
B12 SL dosage??

How many mcg of B12 SL are people using? Thanks, Ana Villa, RN    — nursevilla (posted on May 20, 2008)

May 20, 2008
I do the injections of B-12 monthly. I do 1 CC
   — Joanc

May 20, 2008
Ask you pharmacist what would be appropriate for you. They are very helpful and can personalize a dose recommendation just for you. ;0)
   — waterlover

May 20, 2008
My doc suggested 500 -1000 mcgs of SUBLINGUAL B-12 or monthly shots. You must use a sublingual (Oh I see, you noticed...GOOD!) , shot or mouth spray and never a pill or tablet. It can ONLY be absorbed in the mouth or by shots. I have used Trader Joes 1000mcg sl for 4 years (nice taste, melts in a powdery- puff in a few seconds and it's over) and my last test was 1127...That's a bit high but my doc was thrilled and said "We'll definitely KEEP that number where it is"...B-12 has not been found to be toxic in high doses like other B vits...so to be a little high is better than low in my doctors opinion. Others might feel different...I've done enough research on vits to know that I can be very happy with 1127! And I am not changing a thing!
   — .Anita R.

May 20, 2008
I had RNY surgery. I am required by my doc to take 1000 mcg daily. I use the liquid.
   — smarshall1975

May 20, 2008
Yo me opere hace un ano y 5 meses y tomo complejo B que tiene 100mcg de cada vitamina B mas acido folico. Ojala esto te ayude.
   — Vanessa957

May 20, 2008
I take the B-12 Sublingual 500mg . I want to take the monthly shot, how do you get the shot?
   — rena27

May 20, 2008
Ana, I use a regular multi vitamin from One Source and it has enough B12 for anyone. I would try a multi vitamin before I use an injection, even monthly. Do what is necessary for your body, start with the usual dose. I encourage absorption by taking my vitamin with a little food, so it has to work a little slower than on an empty stomach. I seem to be absorbing fine, even after 4 years. No injections, all labs good. One multi vitamin a day. Patricia P. (plus calcium chews:))
   — Patricia P

May 21, 2008
I take 2 Flintstone chewables a day and 1 500mcg of B12 each day. I get the B12 dots at WalMart and I take one day and let it dissolve in my mouth. Sometimes I chew it with my Flinstones and my B12 count is always good on my labs.
   — Brenda R.