Drug details

ASCOR (ascorbic acid injection for intravenous use)

type of Vitamins, Water-Soluble

Ascor (ascorbic acid injection) is vitamin C indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients age 5 months and older for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• fever,
• weight loss,
• chills,
• stomach pain,
• joint pain,
• painful or difficult urination,
• weakness or tired feeling,
• increased urge to urinate,
• severe pain in your side or lower back, and
• blood in your urine

The following drugs are related to ASCOR, either as a replacement or used together:

• Ascorbic Acid (vitamin c)