C-Vita Injection (Ascorbic Acid)

Adult administration

As ascorbic acid, it is administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously 1 time per day to several times per day, at a dose of 50-1,000 mg daily. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

This medication may cause adverse reactions due to glass fragments when using ampule injections; therefore, great care should be taken when cutting the container. Extra caution should be exercised when administering to children or the elderly. It contains sodium bisulfite, which may cause allergic reactions, and there is a risk of severe asthma attacks in asthmatic patients. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication, as well as those with hyperoxaluria, Mediterranean anemia, gout, cystinuria, G6PD deficiency, and those with kidney stones should not use this medication. While taking this medication, symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, and insomnia may occur, and high doses may lead to kidney stones or diuretic effects. Excessive dosing can cause the drug to precipitate in the urinary tract, leading to stones, so the prescribed dosage must be adhered to. Although this medication is usually taken orally, it should only be given as an injection if oral administration is not feasible, and it is best to switch to oral administration as soon as possible. It may interact with other medications, so caution is advised when taken with salicylates, aspirin, iron supplements, anticonvulsants, oral contraceptives, and some antibiotics. During pregnancy, the effects on the fetus are not clearly understood, so it should be administered only if absolutely necessary and high doses should be avoided. This medication may affect test results, so caution is required when interpreting results of urine glucose tests or blood urine tests. Overdosing may lead to diarrhea or kidney stones, so treatment should be sought immediately if symptoms occur. When used as an injection, there may be pain at the injection site, and more care should be taken when administering to newborns or children. If pain or blood reflux is felt during injection, the needle should be removed immediately, and intravenous administration should be performed slowly to prevent dizziness or venous pain. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, stored away from direct sunlight, and kept in a dry place. It is also important not to transfer the medication from its original container to another, and to keep it properly closed in the original container.

Serious side effects

Severe allergic reactions such as sulfite anaphylaxis, asthma attacks, hemolysis in G6PD deficient patients

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, abdominal cramps, fatigue, flushing, headache, insomnia, temporary mild pain at the injection site, dizziness, venous pain

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in an opaque container. Additionally, it is important to store it at refrigerator temperatures between 2 degrees and 8 degrees Celsius to maintain its freshness.

Appearance

A brown vial containing a clear colorless or pale yellow injection solution

Package unit

20mL, 25mL, 30mL, 40mL, 50mL x 10 vials