Hanwha Vita C Injection (Ascorbic Acid)

Adult administration

As ascorbic acid, administer 50 to 1,000 mg once daily or divided multiple times via subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injection. Adjust dosages appropriately based on age and symptoms.

Be very careful when using an ampule injection, as cutting the container may result in glass fragments mixing in, especially when used for children or the elderly. This medication contains sodium bisulfite, which may cause serious allergic reactions or asthma attacks in individuals allergic to sulfites or asthmatics; therefore, it should be used with caution. This medication should not be used in individuals allergic to this drug or its components, those with oxalate nephropathy, Mediterranean anemia, gout, cystinuria, G6PD deficiency, or those with a history of oxalate stones in the kidney. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, abdominal cramps, fatigue, flushing, headache, and insomnia. In particular, taking more than 1 gram per day may acidify urine, increasing the risk of diarrhea or kidney stones, and consuming more than 600 milligrams may lead to diuresis. Patients with G6PD deficiency should be cautious, as this medication may cause hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells). Excessive intake of ascorbic acid can lead to the formation of precipitates such as oxalate, urate, and cystine in the urinary tract, so caution is advised. This medication is generally taken orally, but the injection form should only be used in acute situations or when oral administration is not feasible, and a rapid transition to oral administration is recommended when possible. This medication may have interactions when taken with specific drugs; therefore, it is advised to avoid concurrent use with salicylates, aspirin, nicotine, alcohol, iron supplements, anticonvulsants, oral contraceptives, and tetracycline antibiotics. During pregnancy, the safety for the fetus is not certain, so it should only be used when absolutely necessary, and high doses of more than 1 gram should be avoided. This medication can also be passed through breast milk, but it is not known to pose a risk to the baby in normal doses. This medication may affect the results of certain clinical tests, and results may be inaccurate during tests for urine glucose, hematuria, or fecal occult blood tests. In case of overdose, symptoms may include diarrhea or kidney stones, and diuresis may occur, so the medication should be discontinued, and appropriate treatment should be sought if symptoms appear. When injecting, there may be temporary localized pain at the injection site, and care should be taken to avoid injecting into areas near nerves, using the minimum dose and not repeating the injection in the same site. When administering via intravenous injection, if injected too quickly, it may lead to fainting, dizziness, or vascular pain, so it should be administered slowly. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight and keeping it in a dry place. Moreover, if the medication is removed from its original container and stored in another container, the quality may deteriorate or it may be misused, so it should always be stored in the original container.

Serious side effects

Severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis to sulfites, asthma attacks, hemolysis, oxalate nephropathy, severe skin reactions with fever, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe swelling, or urinary difficulties

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, abdominal cramps, fatigue, flushing, headache, insomnia, increased risk of kidney stones, diuresis, temporary mild pain at the injection site, vascular pain, dizziness, fainting

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-protective, airtight container. Additionally, to maintain effectiveness, it is crucial to store it between 2 degrees Celsius and 8 degrees Celsius, which is refrigerator temperature.

Appearance

A transparent colorless or pale yellow injection solution in a brown vial

Package unit

10 vials/box [20 milliliters/vial x 10 vials]