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From the official U.S. FDA label for ascorbic acid, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Ascorbic acid injection is indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients, age 5 months and older, for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated. Limitations of Use Ascorbic acid injection is not indicated for the treatment of vitamin C deficiency that is not associated with signs and symptoms of scurvy. Ascorbic acid injection is vitamin C indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients age 5 months and older for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated. …
The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Oxalate nephropathy and Nephrolithiasis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. • Hemolysis in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. The following adverse reactions associated with the use of ascorbic acid were identified in the literature. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency reliably or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure: Administration site reactions: pain and swelling. …
None. None.
• Oxalate nephropathy and Nephrolithiasis : Ascorbic acid has been associated with development of acute or chronic oxalate nephropathy following prolonged use of high doses of ascorbic acid infusion. Patients with renal disease including renal impairment, history of oxalate kidney stones, geriatric patients, and pediatric patients less than 2 years old may be at increased risk ( 5.1 ). • Hemolysis : Patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency are at risk of severe hemolysis; a reduced dose is recommended ( 5.2 ). …
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on use of ascorbic acid injection in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes; however, use of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) has been used during pregnancy for several decades and no adverse developmental outcomes are reported in the published literature [see Data]. …
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Hovid-Betaton Capsule## (strength format) contains Ascorbic acid; Beta Carotene; Vit. B12; Vit. D3; Folic acid; Vit. B3; Vit. B6; Vit. B2; Vit. B1; Calcium Pantothenate; Calcium Phosphate; Choline; Copper Sulphate; D-Biotin (150mg; 3mg; 50mcg; 400iu; 1mg; 50mg; 10mg; 5mg; 20mg; 5mg; 200mg; 25mg; 3.9mg; 0.25mg,), as capsule, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Hovid-Betaton Capsule## (strength format) is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-0811, and its registration is active as of 6 November 2026.
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Ascorbic acid injection is indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients, age 5 months and older, for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated. Limitations of Use Ascorbic acid injection is not indicated for the treatment of vitamin C deficiency that is not associated with signs and symptoms of scurvy. Ascorbic acid (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for ascorbic acid. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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