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B12 deficiency
I am 24yrs female , i am pure vegetarian and been suffering from b12 deficiency , dermatologist suggested me to take mm×b12 supplements for lifetime for 2months after every 2 months of gap , But i find mm×b12 very expensive , whereas another doctor suggested me to take neurobion forte for lifetime after evry 2months of gap, but i doubt whether taking neurobion for lifetime is safe ? Do it have any side effects or can be harmful in future ?
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Dr. Sandeep Utreja
Internal Medicine
13 yrs exp
Chandigarh
If you have been diagnosed with blood deficiency of vitamin b12, you are advised to take b 12 supplements for lifelong.
But if you can have b 12 rich diet like dairy products/non veg, do take vitamin b 12 for atleast six months.
Next Steps
Take 1500 mcg of vitamin b 12 daily with food for six months
Health Tips
Add half a litre of dairy products to your diet daily.
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can have tab becosule which is b complex which would be a cheaper alternative but kindly monitor your vitamin b12 levels every 3 months.
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Dr. Kiran Kumar S
General Physician
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. If u hav vitamin b 12. U can take vitamin b 12. It is water soluble vitamin. No toxicity. It gets eliminated through urine. U hav the option of taking b 12 injections also. Pls consult md general medicine doctor near by u
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fortified cereals u can take
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dont worry. pls continue treatment
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