Imedeen

Vitamin C (Imedeen) is recommended for the prevention and treatment of scurvy. Its parenteral administration is desirable for patients with an acute deficiency or for those whose absorption of orally ingested ascorbic acid is uncertain.

Symptoms of mild deficiency may include faulty bone and tooth development, gingivitis, bleeding gums, and loosened teeth. Febrile states, chronic illness, and infection (pneumonia, whooping cough, tuberculosis, diphtheria, sinusitis, rheumatic fever, etc.) increase the need for ascorbic acid.

Hemovascular disorders, burns, delayed fracture and wound healing are indications for an increase in the daily intake.

Contraindicated in those persons who have shown hypersensitivity to any component of this preparation.

Limited evidence suggests that ascorbic acid may influence the intensity and duration of action of bishydroxycoumarin.

Transient mild soreness may occur at the site of intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. Too-rapid intravenous administration of the solution may cause temporary faintness or dizziness.