Generic name:ascorbic acid (intravenous route) [ as-KORE-bik-AS-id ]
Drug class:Vitamins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 15, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Ascor
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Parenteral Vitamin
Pharmacologic Class: Vitamin C (class)
Uses for Ascor
Ascorbic acid injection is used to treat scurvy (Vitamin C deficiency) in patients who cannot take the medicine by mouth. It is used for short term treatment (up to 1 week) only.
This medicine is to be given by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using Ascor
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ascorbic acid injection in children 5 months of age and older. However, children younger than 2 years of age are more likely to have kidney stones and age-related kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving this medicine. Use is not recommended in children younger than 5 months of age.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ascorbic acid injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving this medicine.
Breastfeeding
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