Food and Drug Administration (FDA) DailyMed Label: Bacteriostatic Water for Injection (Provides official labeling, storage instructions, and preservative information) United States Pharmacopeia (USP) USPNF General Chapters & Monographs (Defines standards for sterile water for injection and pharmaceutical quality requirements) World Health Organization (WHO) WHO Good Storage and Distribution Practices (Guidelines for temperature control, sterility, and pharmaceutical handling) American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) (Clinical guidance on sterile product handling and multi-dose vial use) FDA Guidance on Sterile Drug Products (Aseptic handling, contamination risk, and storage principles)
However, always consult your OB-GYN before starting any new skincare active during pregnancy
Uses/Benefits of Vitamin B-12 Shots Here are some of the top benefits/uses of vitamin B-12 shots (Fun fact: they are all backed by science): Prevention of Anemia and Formation of Red Blood Cells Vitamin B12 helps your body produce red blood cells and fight anemia
For comparative bioavailability data on subcutaneous vs intramuscular delivery of biologics, see the NIH review of subcutaneous biologic bioavailability
Food in the stomach does not affect subcutaneous absorption
The small scars are also preferable