Pascorbine

Pascorbin in detail

How should it be used?
It should only be used by specialised personnel.
Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the disease. It should therefore be determined in consultation with your doctor.
Overdose?
Intravenous injection of high doses may lead to acute renal failure due to kidney stones and to premature breakdown of red blood cells (haemolysis) in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As the doctor will personalise it, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage

Storage before opening
The medicine must be
- protected from heat
- in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton).
stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product must be used within the next hour after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product is intended for single use only after opening/preparation. Any leftovers must be discarded!

What speaks against use?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Kidney stones from calcium oxalate
- Iron storage disease, such as
- Genetic disorder of haemoglobin formation (thalassaemia)
- Iron storage disease with organ damage (haemochromatosis)
- Anaemia with impaired iron utilisation (sideroblastic anaemia)
Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Impaired kidney function
- Dialysis (haemodialysis)
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (specific inherited metabolic disorder)
- 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: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.

What adverse effects can occur?
- Allergic hypersensitivity of the respiratory tract
- Skin reaction
- Circulatory disturbance, e.g.
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Deterioration of vision
- Chills, for acute infections
- Increased body temperature, for acute infections
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here primarily covers side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.

What should you be aware of?
- Caution in case of allergy to ascorbic acid (vitamin C)!
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?
The active ingredient is water-soluble vitamin C. It supports the immune system in the fight against pests and, together with vitamin E, renders aggressive oxygen compounds and so-called free radicals harmless. Less serious illnesses such as a cold or flu-like infection are positively influenced. It also accelerates blood clotting, keeps some toxic heavy metals in check and enables the body to absorb more iron from the intestines. The active ingredient can also act as a buffer, helping to make a medicine more stomach-friendly.

Application

- Vitamin C deficiency

- Reduced oxygen transport of red blood cells (methaemoglobinaemia) in children

The medicine is mainly used to treat vitamin C deficiency if it cannot be corrected by diet or by oral medication.

Dosage

As the dosage of the medicine depends on various factors, it should be individually adjusted to you by your doctor.patients with kidney dysfunction: In consultation with your doctor, you may need to reduce the individual or total dose or extend the interval between doses.consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice.