Vitamin C Injection (1.5ml)

Manufacturer: Mankind Pharma Ltd

Salt Composition : Vitamin C(150mg)


Vitamin C Injection is a nutritional supplement. It is used to treat vitamin C deficiency in the body. It is usually taken when your diet does not provide enough vitamin C. It also helps in treating certain conditions caused due to low level of vitamin C in the body.


Vitamin C Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer it at home. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking vitamin supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough vitamin C in your diet. You should not take more or use it for longer than recommended.


Vitamin C Injection is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may pain, redness, or swelling at the site of injection in some people. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know any other medicines you are taking. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin C or interact with it. It is important to ask advice from the doctor before you take any other vitamin supplements.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) dissociates at physiological pH to form ascorbate, the redox state of the vitamin which is found most abundantly in cells [1]. It is well known that ascorbate acts physiologically as a reductant and enzyme cofactor

Pharmacokinets

The pharmacokinetics of vitamin C (vitC) is indeed complex. Regulated primarily by a family of saturable sodium dependent vitC transporters (SVCTs), the absorption and elimination are highly dose-dependent

Side Effects

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)


Contra Indications

Vitamin C supplementation is contraindicated in blood disorders like thalassemia, G6PD deficiency, sickle cell disease, and hemochromatosis. Avoid taking supplements immediately before or following angioplasty. Diabetic patients should take vitamin C supplements with care as it raises blood sugar levels

Pregnancy Related Information

Information regarding the use of Vitamin C Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vitamin C Injection. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Vitamin C Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.


Indications

The elderly.

Those with alcohol use disorder, anorexia, or cancer.

Practicing food fads.

Those with presumed food allergies.

Receiving unsupplemented parenteral nutrition.

Those on restricted diets secondary to inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal reflux, or Whipple disease.


Interactions

Taking vitamin C can increase your absorption of aluminum from medications containing aluminum, such as phosphate binders. This can be harmful for people with kidney problems. Chemotherapy. There is concern that use of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, during chemotherapy might reduce the effect of chemotherapy drugs.


Typical Dosage

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine.


Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Vitamin C Injection is given to improve the level of vitamin C.

Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking Vitamin C Injection.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Include vitamin C-rich foods in your diet like oranges, lemons, amla, tomato, etc. Consult your doctor for the recommended daily intake of vitamin C in the diet as too much can lead to vitamin C toxicity.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.


FAQs

Q. What is Vitamin C Injection?

Vitamin C Injection consists of a water-soluble vitamin known as vitamin C. Vitamin C is also known as L-ascorbic acid or ascorbate. It cannot be stored for long in our body as it is water soluble. Therefore, it should be taken from food like tomatoes and citrus fruits like oranges to maintain sufficient levels of vitamin C in the body.

Q. Is Vitamin C Injection necessary?

Vitamin C Injection is used if your diet does not provide enough vitamin C. It can also be used to treat certain conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin C in the body. However, it would be best to consult your doctor before taking Vitamin C Injection to get maximum benefit.

Q. Why is it important to take vitamin C in your diet?

Vitamin C has many benefits on the human body and this makes it extremely important to take it in your diet. Vitamin C helps in the growth and repair of tissues of each and every part of the body, be it, bones, cartilage, tendons, skin, hair, muscles, etc. It helps in wound healing and also enhances absorption of iron in our body. Vitamin C is rich in antioxidants that help in getting rid of the harmful effects of free radicals. If the buildup of free radicals exceeds, it speeds up ageing process. Vitamin C is very crucial for bone and teeth health, improves the vision, and also regulates the blood cholesterol levels. Owing to its numerous benefits, it is very important to take an adequate amount of vitamin C in your diet.

Q. Is Vitamin C Injection effective?

Vitamin C Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Vitamin C Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.