Ascorbic acid (By injection)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ascorbic acid.

A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
You may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin, into a muscle, or into a vein.

Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are on salt restricted diet.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin®).

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Let your doctor know if you have diabetes or kidney disease or if you are prone to kidney stones.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Dizziness or fainting.

Last Updated: 1/27/2017