PMID: 28189172 6 Intramuscular Cyanocobalamin Treatment in Patients with Corpus Atrophic Gastritis and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Efficacy and Predictors of Increased Requirement-A Monocentric Longitudinal Real-Life Cohort Study
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Mandatory statement: A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle
It is generally well-tolerated, with the following side effects [9][18]: GI symptoms (most common): Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort, particularly at doses above 1,200 mg/day Sulfurous taste/smell: NAC has a distinct sulfur odor and taste that some find unpleasant Headache: Occasionally reported Anaphylactoid reactions (IV use only): Infusion-related reactions including flushing, itching, bronchospasm, and hypotension occur in approximately 10-20% of patients receiving IV NAC for acetaminophen overdose [18] Upper limit: There is no established UL for NAC
Angling the needle during withdrawal tears a wider track through the tissue, which increases bruising, leaking, and post-injection soreness