Application Area - Vitamin C deficiency - Reduced oxygen transport of red blood cells (methemoglobinemia) in childhood Application Info As the dosage of the drug depends on various factors, it should be tailored to you individually by your doctor. Patients with impaired renal function: You may need to reduce the individual or total dose or extend the dosing interval in consultation with your doctor. Seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist. The drug is given in the case of vitamin C deficiency, especially if this cannot be remedied through diet or compensated by oral medication. Application Notes How is it used? The drug should only be used by qualified personnel. Duration of use? The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. It should therefore be determined in consultation with your doctor. Overdose? When high doses are injected intravenously, particularly in cases of impaired renal function, acute renal failure due to kidney stones and in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, premature breakdown of red blood cells (hemolysis) can occur. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately. The general rule is: Pay careful attention to the dosage, especially in infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions. A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor adjusts it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions. Side Effects What undesirable effects can occur? - Allergic hypersensitivity of the respiratory tract - Skin reaction - Circulatory disorders, e.g. - Dizziness - Nausea - Deterioration of vision - Chills, in the case of acute infections - Increased body temperature, in the case of acute infectionsIf you notice any discomfort or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist. For the information here, we primarily consider side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 treated patients. Contraindication What speaks against using the drug? Always: - Hypersensitivity to the ingredients - Kidney stones made of calcium oxalate - Iron storage disease, such as: - Genetically caused disorder of hemoglobin formation (thalassemia) - Iron storage disease with organ damage (hemochromatosis) - Anemia with impaired iron utilization (sideroblastic anemia)In certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this: - Impaired kidney function - Dialysis (hemodialysis) - Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (specific inherited metabolic disease) - Signs of a respiratory disease (respiratory symptom)Which age group should be considered? - Adults: In this age group, the medicine should only be used for certain indications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about this. What about pregnancy and breastfeeding? - Pregnancy: Contact your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy. - Breastfeeding: Contact your doctor or pharmacist. He will examine your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding. If the medicine has been prescribed for you despite a contraindication, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk of using it if there is a contraindication. Important Notes What should you bear in mind? - Be careful if you are allergic to ascorbic acid (vitamin C)! - There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already taking before you start treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or that you have used some time ago.