Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml

Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml belongs to a class of medicines called nutritional supplements used to prevent and treat scurvy or other conditions requiring vitamin C supplementation where oral administration is difficult or the deficiency is acute. Scurvy is a condition caused by severe vitamin C deficiency in the diet. The symptoms include bleeding gums, bruising, tiredness, rash and weakness.

Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml contains Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that works by increasing vitamin C levels in the body. Thus, it helps in treating vitamin C deficiency.

Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience redness, pain or swelling at the injection site. Most of these side effects of Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Ascorbic acid or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml. If you have any kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml.

Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml contains Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that works by increasing vitamin C levels in the body. Thus, it helps treat scurvy (a condition due to a severe lack of vitamin C in the diet) and other conditions caused due to vitamin C deficiency.

• Redness, pain or swelling at the injection site

If you are allergic to Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml. If you are about to undergo any laboratory test, inform your doctor or lab technician that you have been taking Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml as it may interact with certain blood tests.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml may interact with antipsychotic (fluphenazine), a drug used to treat iron toxicity (desferrioxamine), anticonvulsant (phenytoin), antibiotic (tetracycline), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (aspirin), mineral supplement (iron) and oral contraceptives.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have hyperoxaluria (excessive oxalate in urine), kidney failure, or glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, inform your doctor before taking Ascorwin-C 1.5 gm Injection 6 ml.

• FLUPHENAZINE
• DESFERRIOXAMINE
• PHENYTOIN
• TETRACYCLINE
• ASPIRIN
• IRON

• Eat vitamin C-rich foods such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, green peas, cauliflower, tomatoes, strawberries, blackberries, oranges, guava, papaya, pineapple, mango and peppers.

• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

• Eat a healthy diet and do regular physical exercise.

• Limit junk food items from the outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.

• Quit smoking and avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Scurvy: It is a condition caused by severe vitamin C deficiency in the diet. The symptoms include bleeding gums, bruising, tiredness, rash and weakness. It is diagnosed by a blood test done to check vitamin C levels in the blood serum.