General Medicine
Ascorbic Acid Injection (Vitamin C Injection) is a sterile, injectable form of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), used in medical settings where high or immediate doses are needed, or when oral intake is not possible.
🔹 Main Uses of Ascorbic Acid Injection:
💉 Treatment of Vitamin C Deficiency / Scurvy
When dietary intake is inadequate or absorption is impaired.
Symptoms: fatigue, swollen gums, joint pain, poor wound healing.
🛡️ Immune System Support
Supports immune function in infections, post-surgery recovery, or critically ill patients.
🩸 Iron Absorption Enhancement
Given with iron supplements to improve iron absorption in patients with iron-deficiency anemia.
🔥 Wound Healing & Collagen Production
Enhances tissue repair after burns, trauma, or surgery.
🧬 Antioxidant Therapy
Reduces oxidative stress in conditions like sepsis, cancer, and chronic diseases.
🧪 Adjunct Therapy in Cancer (Experimental)
High-dose IV vitamin C is studied as a supportive treatment in cancer therapy (under specialist care).
🧼 Detoxification
Occasionally used as part of detox protocols in heavy metal poisoning or drug toxicity.
⚕️ Critical Illness Support
Used in ICUs for patients with infections, sepsis, or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) as part of antioxidant therapy.
💉 How It’s Given:
Usually IV (intravenous) for quick absorption, or IM (intramuscular).
Dose depends on the clinical situation—can range from standard supplementation to high-dose IV therapy.
⚠️ Precautions & Side Effects:
Generally safe, but high doses may cause:
Kidney stones (especially in those with kidney issues)
Diarrhea or stomach upset
Hemolysis in G6PD-deficient patients (rare but serious)
Regular monitoring may be needed in high-dose or long-term therapy.
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