What it's used for
Ascorbic acid injection is a form of vitamin C used for the short-term treatment of scurvy. It is prescribed for adult and pediatric patients aged 5 months and older when oral administration is not possible.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The dose varies by age, such as 50 mg daily for infants and 100 mg daily for children, administered as a slow intravenous infusion for a maximum of one week.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Common side effects
Potential adverse reactions include oxalate kidney stones and hemolysis in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
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