Generic name:ascorbic acid
Dosage form: injection
Drug class:Vitamins
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use ASCOR® safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for ASCOR.
ASCOR (ascorbic acid injection), for intravenous use Initial U.S. Approval: 1947
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE
ASCOR is vitamin C indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients age 5 months and older for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated.
Limitations of Use
ASCOR is not indicated for treatment of vitamin C deficiency that is not associated with signs and symptoms of scurvy.
