1. INDICATIONS

The prevention and treatment of scurvy, or other conditions requiring vitamin C supplementation, where the deficiency is acute or

oral administration is difficult.

2. DOSAGE

Route of Administration: I.M. or I.V.

Adults

0.5g to 1g daily for scurvy, 200mg to 500mg daily for preventative therapy.

Children

100mg to 300mg daily for curative purposes, or 30mg daily for protective treatment.

Elderly

No special dosage requirement has been suggested.

3. CONTRAINDICATIONS

- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

- Hyperoxaluria.

4. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Ascorbic acid should be given with care to patients with underlying renal failure due to the risk of formation of renal oxalate calculi.

Tolerance may be induced in patients taking high doses.

Large doses of Ascorbic Acid have resulted in haemolysis in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.

5. Storage and shelf life

Do not store above 25°C.

Shelf life: 30 months.