In cases of pregnancy, pregnant subjects should take caution while using bacteriostatic water in any form due to the lack of animal focused research studies regarding how the benzyl alcohol may or may not have negative effects on the fetus or the reproductive system
Clinical trials have utilized doses ranging from 1 mg per day up to 30 mg per day in divided doses for various administration routes
However, if consumed more than in the recommended dose, it may cause some side effects such as: Excessive urination
Haematological malignancies: Myeloproliferative disorders (polycythaemia vera, chronic myeloid leukaemia) and some lymphomas increase B12-binding proteins, particularly haptocorrin, raising measured serum levels
Typical injection dosages can range from: 1,000 mcg (1 milligram) given weekly, monthly, or on a less frequent schedule depending on the severity of the deficiency and the individuals response