Mankind Vitamin C Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Vitamin C Deficiency. The alternative uses of Mankind Vitamin C Injection have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Mankind Vitamin C Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Mankind Vitamin C Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Mankind Vitamin C Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mankind Vitamin C Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Mankind Vitamin C Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Mankind Vitamin C Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Stone are examples of such conditions.
Drug interactions for Mankind Vitamin C Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mankind Vitamin C Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Mankind Vitamin C Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mankind Vitamin C Injection is used -
Mild
Is the use of Mankind Vitamin C Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Mankind Vitamin C Injection safely.
Is the use of Mankind Vitamin C Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Mankind Vitamin C Injection is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mankind Vitamin C Injection on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Mankind Vitamin C Injection on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mankind Vitamin C Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Mankind Vitamin C Injection on the liver.
What is the effect of Mankind Vitamin C Injection on the Heart?
Mankind Vitamin C Injection is completely safe for the heart.
Mankind Vitamin C Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mankind Vitamin C Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mankind Vitamin C Injection habit forming or addictive?
Mankind Vitamin C Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mankind Vitamin C Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Mankind Vitamin C Injection is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mankind Vitamin C Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mankind Vitamin C Injection
You can take Mankind Vitamin C Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mankind Vitamin C Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mankind Vitamin C Injection with alcohol.
Mankind Vitamin C Injection may be beneficial in common cold. The exact mechanism how Mankind Vitamin C Injection treats common cold is not known but it is presumed that it works through multiple mechanisms in which mainly antioxidant property has been thought to be responsible for treating the common cold.
No, it is not recommended that you discontinue taking Mankind Vitamin C Injection on your own if you have started taking it on a doctor's recommendations. The treatment might continue for several weeks, therefore, quitting it in between might not be a good option. It might lead to disease relapse. Hence, continue the treatment for as long as your doctor suggests.
Mankind Vitamin C Injection may cause allergy in rare instances. An allergic reaction might lead to swelling of the face, development of a rash, throat tightness and difficulty in breathing. If you develop any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately. He may stop Mankind Vitamin C Injection for a while and examine you properly.
No, Mankind Vitamin C Injection and calcium is two different things. While Mankind Vitamin C Injection is a vitamin that is required for growth and repair, calcium is a mineral which is required for strong bones and teeth.
Mankind Vitamin C Injection is helpful in collagen formation and tissue repair. It gets oxidized in the body and facilitates the conversion of folic acid to filinic acid, carbohydrate metabolism, synthesis of proteins and lipids, resistance to infection, iron metabolism and cellular respiration.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ascor (ascorbic acid injection)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 916-918