laroscorbine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions & Warnings
laroscorbine injection >> Generic drug of the Therapeutic class: Metabolism and nutrition
laroscorbine ingredients: Ascorbic acid (E300)
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what is laroscorbine medication used for and indication?
This drug is indicated for the prevention of vitamin C deficiency when oral feeding is not possible.
PRESENTATION (S) AVAILABLE FOR LAROSCORBINE 1 G / 5 ML
4 presentations are available for this drug:
- 3 glass vial (s) of 5 ml
- 5 glass vial (s) of 5 ml
- 6 glass vial (s) of 5 ml
- 30 glass vial (s) of 5 ml
| FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
| Pharmaceutical class | vitamins |
| Active substance (s) | for a 5 ml ampoule: ascorbic acid (1.0000 g) |
| General medicine | no |
| Pharmaceutical form | injectable solution |
| Route (s) of administration | intravenous |
| Selling price | € 9.20 |
| Social security reimbursement rate | 65% |
| Laboratory (s) | BAYER FAMILY HEALTH |
| Conditions of issue | restricted prescription drug |
laroscorbine Dosage
FOR ADULTS ONLY
- 1 injectable ampoule per day.
- Intravenous use only.
laroscorbine Contraindications
Do not use LAROSCORBINE 1 g / 5 ml, solution for injection IV in ampoule in the following cases:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the components, in particular to methyl or propyl parahydroxybenzoate.
- Kidney stone.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST
How To Take laroscorbine ?
Method of administration and route of administration
- Parenteral route.
How To Store laroscorbine ?
- Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the outer packaging after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
- Do not throw away any medicines via a wastewater treatment plant or with household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away the medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
laroscorbine Side Effects
Like all medicines, LAROSCORBINE 1 g / 5 ml, solution for injection IV in ampoule can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
At high doses greater than 1 g / day, possibility of:
- digestive disorders (heartburn, diarrhea),
- urinary disorders (discomfort when passing urine or red coloring of the urine),
- hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells) in subjects deficient in glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (lack of an enzyme in red blood cells).
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any side effects get serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
laroscorbine Interactions
- Consumed in high doses (more than 2 g / day), ascorbic acid can interfere with the following biological tests: dosage of creatinine and blood and urine glucose (control of diabetes by glucose oxidase test).
- This medicine contains vitamin C. Other medicines contain it. Do not combine them so as not to exceed the maximum recommended doses.
- IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SEVERAL MEDICINES, ANY OTHER TREATMENT MUST BE SENIORLY REPORTED TO YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
Drive and use machines
LAROSCORBIN 1 g / 5 ml has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Warnings and Precautions
Precautions for use
- Due to a slightly stimulating effect, it is desirable not to administer vitamin C at the end of the day.
- IN CASE OF DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
PREGNANCY & BREAST-FEEDING & FERTILITY
Pregnancy
- As a precaution, it is preferable to avoid the use of LAROSCORBINE 1 g / 5 ml, solution for injection in an ampoule, during pregnancy.
Feeding with milk
- Vitamin C passes into breast milk. There are insufficient data on the effects of vitamin C in newborns / infants. Therefore, it is best to avoid the use of LAROSCORBINE 1 g / 5 ml, solution for injection IV in ampoule, during breast-feeding.
Fertility
- There are no data on the effects of LAROSCORBINE 1 g / 5 ml, solution for injection IV in ampoule on human fertility.
What happens if I overdose from laroscorbine ?
- Consumed in high doses (more than 2 g / day), ascorbic acid can interfere with the following biological tests: dosage of creatinine and blood and urine glucose (control of diabetes by glucose oxidase test).
- Acute hemolysis has been observed following administration of large doses of ascorbic acid (i.e. greater than 1 g / day in adults) in subjects deficient in G6PD.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
- Not applicable.
- Not applicable.
- Not applicable.
What happens if you stop taking laroscorbine ?
- Not applicable.
- Not applicable.
- Not applicable.
If you have further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What is Forms and Composition ?
COMPOSITION
Active substance
Ascorbic acid: 1 g
For a 5 ml ampoule.
Other components
- Excipients: sodium hydroxide, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216), water for injections.
COMPONENTS WITH KNOWN EFFECT OF LAROSCORBINE 1 G / 5 ML
- Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216).
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Special warnings:
- For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, boys and drivers, and use before surgery.
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- It treats possible side effects and drug interactions that require attention and its effect on continuous use.
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