Laroscorbine 1g/5ml

Indication

Laroscorbine (Ascorbic Acid 1 g/5 mL injectable solution) is used for the prevention and treatment of Vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) and as an adjuvant in conditions requiring increased Vitamin C intake such as infections, post-operative recovery, and during periods of physical stress.

Ingredients

• Ascorbic acid

Direction

Adults: 1 ampoule (1 g/5 mL) by slow intravenous or intramuscular injection, once daily or as directed by a physician. Dosage and duration should be determined by the treating physician.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• or gastrointestinal discomfort at high doses.
• Pain or burning sensation at injection site.
• Kidney stones (oxalate) with prolonged high
• dose use.
• Diarrhea at very high doses.
• Rare: allergic reactions including rash or flushing.

Precautions

• Not for self
• administration
• must be given by a healthcare professional.
• Use with caution in patients with renal impairment or history of kidney stones (risk of oxalate nephrolithiasis).
• High doses may interfere with laboratory tests (blood glucose
• uric acid
• stool occult blood).
• Caution in patients with glucose
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• phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
• Not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary
• consult a physician.
• Keep out of reach of children.