Centricor^®: Vitamin C Ampullen 100 mg/ml Injektionslösung

Application area

Vitamin-C-substitution during parenteral nutrition. Methemoglobinemia during childhood.

Dosage and use

Store ampoules at +2 to +8 °C in the refrigerator and protected from light. Administration is slow intravenous (i.v.). The duration of use depends on the clinical picture and laboratory diagnostic parameters.

For prophylaxis of vitamin C deficiency in prolonged parenteral nutrition, adults receive intravenous (i.v. ) 100-500 mg ascorbic acid per day (up to one ampoule of Centricor^® Vitamin C), children intravenously (i.v.) 5-7 mg ascorbic acid/kg body weight per day.

Methemoglobinemia in children: a single intravenous (i.v.) injection of 500-1000 mg ascorbic acid (equivalent to 1 to 2 ampoules of Centricor^® Vitamin C) is given. If necessary, repeat the administration with the same dosage. A dose of 100 mg/kg body weight per day should not be exceeded.