Ascorbic Acid (Phebra) TM
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Active ingredients: ascorbic acid
Pack: Ascorbic Acid (Phebra) 500 mg/5 mL injection, 50 x 5 mL ampoules
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DBL ASCORBIC ACID 500mg/5mL injection USP ampouleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention and treatment of ascorbic acid deficiency (i.e. scurvy) when oral therapy is contraindicated. As a supplement during periods of increases requirements, only if needs cannot be met from normal dietary sources and oral supplemental therapy is contraindicated, e.g. wound healing, burns, infections, trauma, post-operatively and in thyrotoxicosis. As an adjunct in the treatment of idiopathic methaemoglobinaemia. The use ascorbic acid with desferrioxamine therapy to increase iron excretion remains unsubstantiated. Injectable ascorbic acid is administrated for the above indications where oral administration is not possible, or in which medication given by the oral route will not be sufficiently absorbed. INDICATIONS AS AT 8 January 2004: Prevention and treatment of ascorbic acid deficiency (i.e. scurvy) when oral therapy is contraindicated. As a supplement during periods of increased requirements, only if needs cannot be met from normal dietary sources and oral supplemental therapy is contraindicated, e.g. wound healing, burns, infections, trauma, post-operatively and in thyrotoxicosis. As an adjunct in the treatment of idiopathic methaemoglobinaemia. The use of ascorbic acid with desferrioxamine therapy to increase iron excretion remains unsubstantiated. Injectable ascorbic acid is administered for the above indications where oral administration is not possible, or in which medication given by the oral route will not be sufficiently absorbed.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intramuscular
- Clear colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 50x500mg/5mL pack
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