Curasin Injection (Ascorbic Acid)

Adult administration

As ascorbic acid, administer 50 to 1,000 mg per day divided into 1 to several injections subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously. Adjust dosage according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by patients with allergic reactions to this drug or any of its components. It should also be avoided in patients with conditions such as oxalate nephropathy, Mediterranean anemia, gout, and cystinuria. Patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency should be cautious with high doses due to the risk of red blood cell destruction. Patients with a history of oxalate kidney stones should not exceed 1 gram per day. Side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, abdominal cramps, fatigue, facial flushing, headache, and insomnia may occur with this medication. Particularly, taking more than 1 gram per day may increase the risk of diarrhea or kidney stones, so caution is advised. Doses above 600 milligrams may lead to diuretic effects. This medication can cause crystal formation in the urinary tract with overdosing, so it is important to maintain appropriate dosage. When used as an injection, there may be temporary pain at the injection site, and it is advisable to rotate injection sites. During pregnancy, the impact on the fetus is not fully known, so it should only be administered when absolutely necessary, and high doses should be avoided. This medication may interact with other drugs, so caution is needed when taking it with aspirin, alcohol, iron supplements, and some antibiotics. Moreover, this drug may affect some clinical test results, so it should be disclosed to the physician before tests. Overdosing can result in diarrhea or kidney stones, so if symptoms appear, the medication should be stopped immediately and medical attention sought. This medication should be stored away from direct sunlight and in a dry place, securely out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hemolysis (possible in G6PD deficient patients)

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, abdominal cramps, fatigue, flushing, headache, insomnia, diuretic effect, temporary mild pain at the injection site, vascular pain, dizziness, fainting

This drug may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that protects it from light. Additionally, it is crucial to keep it in a cool temperature between 2 degrees and 8 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Colorless clear liquid or light yellow injection contained in a brown vial

Package unit

20 milliliters/vial [20 mL X 10 vials]