Description
Ascorbic Acid Injection: Ascorbic Injection is a dietary supplement. It is administered to cure a deficiency of vitamin C in the body. It is prescribed when your diet lacks sufficient vitamin C. It also cures certain ailments caused due to the low level of vitamin C in the body.
Ascorbic Injection is usually given by a healthcare provider. Do not self-administer it at home. This medication might be only a part of the overall treatment that involves changing your diet and taking vitamin supplements. Find out what foods you should consume to ensure you have enough vitamin C in your diet. Do not take more or longer than directed.
Medical Benefits:
- Ascorbic Acid Injection 5 ml treats severe vitamin C deficiency, especially in patients who cannot consume oral supplements.
- It is administered to treat scurvy due to a sustained deficiency of vitamin C in the diet.
- Ascorbic Acid Injection 5 ml also maintains collagen synthesis, which is essential for healthy skin, cartilage, bones, and teeth.
- It helps repair tissues and wound healing.
- Ascorbic acid aids the synthesis of hemoglobin and facilitates the development of red blood cells (erythrocytes).
- It has a vital role to play in numerous immunological activities, enabling the body to combat infections as well as recuperate from disease.
- Ascorbic Acid Injection 5 ml is indicated for patients with gastric disorders or unpalatable diets who are unable to take oral vitamin C or fruit juices.
- It is useful in acute deficiency states resulting from massive trauma, surgery, or major stress, when oral absorption is not possible.
Uses:
- Treatment of Scurvy: Ascorbic Acid Injection 5 ml is mostly employed in the treatment of Scurvy, which is a condition produced by extreme deficiency of vitamin C.
- Treatment of Vitamin C Deficiency: Ascorbic Acid Injection 5 ml is employed to reinstate sufficient levels of vitamin C in patients who cannot receive oral supplements.
Directions to use:
- Don’t give it to yourself.
- Pinch the skin tightly between your index finger and thumb, and do it rapidly.
- Insert the needle directly into the muscle.
- Suction back the plunger; if blood is drawn into the syringe, remove the needle from the skin.
- Exchange the needle with one of the same bore.
- You can give the already-present drug in the syringe.
- Give the drug slowly.
Dosage:
Use this injection in the correct dose as instructed by your doctor. Don’t use the higher mg of this medication.
Storage:
- Store this medication in a dry and cool place.
- Don’t keep this infusion in sunlight.
- Keep this infusion out of reach of children and pets.
Side Effects:
- Redness
- Pain
- Swelling at the injection site
Precautions:
- Ascorbic Injection is administered to enhance the vitamin C level.
- Take plenty of fluids while taking Ascorbic Injection.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.
- Add foods containing vitamin C to your diet, such as oranges, lemons, amla, tomato, etc. Ask your doctor for the daily requirement of vitamin C in the diet, as excessive intake can cause vitamin C toxicity.
