Vasco 100 mg/5 ml Syrup

Vasco 100 mg/5 ml syrup by Opsonin Pharma Limited is a vitamin preparation that contains Vitamin C. In Bangladesh, it is mainly used to prevent or treat vitamin C deficiency, including scurvy, and to support supplementation when dietary intake is inadequate.

Vitamin C helps the body form collagen, supports wound healing, improves absorption of non-haem iron, and acts as an antioxidant. A key caution is that unnecessary high doses may cause stomach upset or increase the risk of kidney stones in susceptible people.

• Prevention and treatment of vitamin C deficiency.
• Treatment of scurvy caused by severe vitamin C deficiency.
• Supplementation when dietary intake is inadequate or requirements are increased, as advised by a healthcare professional.

ChamberBD shows dosing only from the approved product label, with its source named, and no label is on file for Vasco 100 mg/5 ml Syrup. Use the dose your doctor prescribed and the instructions in the pack leaflet.

• Usually well tolerated at recommended doses.
• Common side effects may include nausea, abdominal cramps, heartburn, and diarrhoea, especially with higher doses.
• High doses may increase urinary oxalate and can contribute to kidney stones in susceptible individuals.
• Rare serious reactions include allergic reactions, particularly with injectable products.
• Very high doses may rarely cause haemolysis in people with G6PD deficiency.

Use caution in people with kidney disease, a history of kidney stones, hyperoxaluria, haemochromatosis or other iron-overload disorders, thalassaemia, G6PD deficiency, or those needing strict medical monitoring. Vitamin C can interfere with some laboratory tests, including certain glucose and stool occult blood tests. Use under a registered doctor's or pharmacist's guidance, especially for children, pregnancy, breastfeeding, chronic illness, high-dose use, or injections.

• May increase absorption of non-haem iron; caution is needed in iron-overload disorders or when taking iron supplements.
• Large doses may affect the results of some urine glucose tests and other laboratory tests.
• Aluminium-containing antacids may be absorbed more with vitamin C; people with kidney disease should seek medical advice.
• Patients taking warfarin or other long-term medicines should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using high-dose vitamin C.
• Discuss use with an oncologist before taking high-dose antioxidant supplements during chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

• Known hypersensitivity to vitamin C/ascorbic acid or any component of the product.
• Do not use injectable vitamin C without appropriate medical indication and supervision.
• Avoid high-dose use in people with significant hyperoxaluria, recurrent oxalate kidney stones, or severe kidney impairment unless specifically advised by a doctor.

Vitamin C is required during pregnancy and breastfeeding and is generally safe at recommended dietary or prescribed doses. Avoid unnecessary high-dose supplementation unless advised by a doctor, because excessive intake may not be beneficial and may increase side effects.

Store as printed on the pack and keep out of the reach of children.