Daehan New Pharm Vitamin C Injection (Ascorbic Acid)

Adult administration

As ascorbic acid, administer 50 to 1,000 mg daily, divided into one to several subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injections. Adjust doses appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. Patients allergic to this medication or any of its ingredients should not take it. Patients with oxalate nephropathy, Mediterranean anemia, gout, or cystinuria should also refrain from using this medication. Particularly, patients with G6PD deficiency should be cautious as high doses may cause hemolysis. Patients with oxalate stones in the kidneys should not exceed 1 gram per day. Taking this medication may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, abdominal cramps, fatigue, facial flushing, headache, and insomnia. High doses exceeding 1 gram per day can acidify urine and increase the risk of diarrhea or kidney stones. Additionally, taking more than 600 milligrams per day may cause diuretic effects. This medication is generally taken orally, and injections are used only when gastrointestinal absorption is difficult or for the treatment of vitamin C deficiency. Injection may cause temporary pain at the injection site, and if administered rapidly, dizziness or phlebitis may occur, so it should be injected slowly. This medication can interact with other drugs, so caution is needed when used in conjunction with aspirin, iron preparations, certain anticonvulsants, oral contraceptives, etc. During pregnancy, it is recommended not to exceed 1 gram as the safety for the fetus has not been fully confirmed and it should only be used when the benefits outweigh the risks. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, stored in a dry place protected from direct sunlight. Also, transferring the medication from its original container to another may lead to misuse or degradation of quality, so it must be kept in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hemolysis (possible occurrence in patients with Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency)

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, abdominal cramps, fatigue, flushing, headache, insomnia, diarrhea due to urine acidification, diuretic effect, temporary mild pain at the injection site, dizziness, phlebitis

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in an opaque container. Additionally, it should be stored between 2 to 8 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

[Domestic Use], [Export Type 1]. [Export Type 2]: Brown vial containing a clear colorless or pale yellow injection solution [Export Type 3]: Injection containing a pale yellow transparent solution in a brown vial

Package unit

Domestic Use, Export Type 1, Export Type 3 - 10 vials/box [20 mL/vial], Export Type 2 - 1 vial/box [50 mL/vial]