PASCORBIN Solution for injection, vial, 50 ml

What is Pascorbin® and what is it used for?

Pascorbin® is an injection solution with the active ingredient ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C. Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for various body functions.Pascorbin® is used to treat clinical vitamin C deficiencies that cannot be corrected through diet or oral intake.It is also used for methemoglobinemia in children.

Areas of application

Pascorbin® is used to treat vitamin C deficiencies that cannot be corrected through diet or oral intake.It is also indicated for the treatment of childhood methemoglobinemia.A severe vitamin C deficiency can occur in acute and chronic infections, chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, intestinal absorption disorders or after operations.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Pascorbin® contains the active ingredient ascorbic acid in a concentration of 150 mg per ml injection solution.It also contains the excipients sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium ion and water for injection purposes.

Contraindications

Pascorbin® must not be used in cases of hypersensitivity to the ingredients, calcium oxalate kidney stones and certain diseases associated with excessive iron storage, such as thalassemia, hemochromatosis and sideroblastic anemia.In case of impaired kidney function, dialysis, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency or respiratory diseases, the medicine should only be used after consulting a doctor.

Dosage

Pascorbin® is slowly injected intravenously by medical staff.The usual dose is 5 ml slowly intravenously daily, up to 50 ml as an addition to the infusion.To prevent vitamin C deficiency during prolonged artificial feeding, adults receive 100 to 500 mg of ascorbic acid per day, children 5 to 7 mg per kg of body weight.For methemoglobinemia in childhood, 500 to 1000 mg of ascorbic acid are injected once.A dose of 100 mg per kg body weight per day should not be exceeded.

Intake

The medicine is slowly injected intravenously by medical staff.Do not self-medicate with injections.Injection therapy should be administered by a doctor or alternative practitioner.

Patient information

Intravenous injection of high doses of Pascorbin® can lead to acute kidney failure.Patients with renal insufficiency should ensure adequate fluid intake.High doses should be avoided in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.For respiratory diseases, treatment should be started with lower doses.Pascorbin® must not be mixed with medicines whose effect is reduced by chemical reduction.

Pregnancy

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, a daily dose of 100 to 500 mg ascorbic acid should not be exceeded.

Notes

Ampoules and injection bottles should not be stored above 25°C and protected from light.The preservative-free injection solution is only intended for one-time use and must be used immediately after opening.Any unused leftovers must be discarded.

Manufacturer

Pascoe pharmaceutical preparations, Schiffenberger Weg 55, 35394 Giessen

No prescription is required for this product.