Laroscorbine 1 g/5 ml

Indication

Prevention and treatment of vitamin C deficiency in situations and conditions with increased requirement or increased risk of deficiency.

Ingredients

• Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 1 g per 5 ml ampoule

Direction

Adults and children above 12 years: 500–1000 mg daily for prevention and treatment of deficiency. One ampoule per day by intravenous injection, given by a health professional.

Side effects

• Digestive upset or sleep disturbance at high doses
• Risk of kidney stones (oxalate) at high doses
• Haemolysis in patients with G6PD deficiency
• Allergic reactions
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to the active substance or excipients
• kidney stones or history of kidney stones
• hyperoxaluria
• severe renal insufficiency or failure
• haemochromatosis
• and sensitivity to sulphur
• Use with caution in G6PD deficiency
• May interfere with laboratory tests such as blood or urine glucose
• Keep out of reach of children
• read the pack insert before use
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.