Generic name: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Injection [ ASS-kor-bik-ASS-id ]
Brand names: Ascor L 500, Betac
Drug class: Vitamins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 21, 2024.

Uses of Ascorbic Acid Injection:

• It is used to treat or prevent vitamin C deficiency.
• It is used to treat scurvy.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Ascorbic Acid Injection?

• If you have an allergy to ascorbic acid or any other part of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) injection.
• If you are allergic to ascorbic acid (vitamin C) injection; any part of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) injection; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take ascorbic acid (vitamin C) injection with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Ascorbic Acid Injection?

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take ascorbic acid (vitamin C) injection. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take ascorbic acid (vitamin C) injection.
• If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), talk with your doctor.
• If you are on a low-salt or salt-free diet, talk with your doctor.
• Kidney stones or other very bad kidney problems have rarely happened in people taking high doses of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) injection for a long time. The risk may be higher in people who have had kidney problems or kidney stones. The risk may also be higher in people 65 or older and children younger than 2 years of age.
• Do not take ascorbic acid (vitamin C) injection for longer than you were told by your doctor.
• Be careful if you have G6PD deficiency. Anemia may happen.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using ascorbic acid (vitamin C) injection while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Related/similar drugs

acetylcysteine, ascorbic acid, biotin, multivitamin, Vitamin C, niacin, Phospha 250 Neutral

How is this medicine (Ascorbic Acid Injection) best taken?

Use ascorbic acid (vitamin C) injection as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• It is given as a shot into a muscle, vein, or into the fatty part of the skin.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Call your doctor to find out what to do.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain.
• Feeling very tired or weak.
• Dark urine or yellow skin or eyes.
• Back pain, belly pain, or blood in the urine. May be signs of a kidney stone.

What are some other side effects of Ascorbic Acid Injection?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Irritation where the shot is given.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Ascorbic Acid Injection?

• If you need to store ascorbic acid (vitamin C) injection at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it.

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about ascorbic acid (vitamin C) injection, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

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