Vitamin C, collagen and NAD+ injectables: what's in the box
Vitamin C, collagen, placenta, thioctic acid and NAD+ injectables explained by pack contents, brand and positioning for Indian clinics and buyers.
5 min read··Esthelix Global
Alongside glutathione, a second group of injectables has become a regular sight on Indian clinic shelves: vitamin C, collagen, NAD+, thioctic (alpha-lipoic) acid and placenta-extract products. They are often sold together with glutathione, sometimes in the same box, which makes the category confusing for buyers. This guide focuses on the practical question clinics ask most: what is actually in each box?
This is a purchasing guide. How these products are used, and whether they are suitable for a particular patient, are decisions for a qualified doctor. No product here should be described to patients as guaranteeing any outcome.
Why these products are grouped together
In many Indian clinics, vitamin C, collagen and NAD+ products are offered as part of "glow" or wellness menus alongside glutathione. Many manufacturers therefore package them as:
- Standalone ampoules (for example, vitamin C ampoules sold in boxes of 10)
- Add-on components inside glutathione kits (a vitamin C ampoule with each glutathione vial)
- Combination kits that blend several ingredients into a branded session
Understanding which of these you are buying is the first step to comparing prices.
Vitamin C injectables
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) products are typically supplied as ampoules.
Examples on Esthelix:
- Vesco Pharma VC Vitamin C 1000 mg: a box of 10 ampoules × 5 ml
- Cindella Vitamin C 10000 mg: a 10-session pack from South Korea
- DHNP Vitamin C 10000 mg: South Korean
- Laroscorbine Vitamin C 1000 mg: a well-known name among clinics
- Neutro Skin Avocado Vitamin C and Neutro Skin Vitamin C Collagen (including the Lemon Kiwi Gold version)
What to check: the number of ampoules, the volume per ampoule, and whether the box is vitamin C alone or vitamin C plus other ingredients.
Collagen and vitamin C combinations
Many products combine collagen with vitamin C, or package collagen alongside glutathione.
- Vesco Pharma Collagen C 1000: a box of 10 ampoules × 5 ml
- Biocell Collagen Platinum Forte Plus: collagen and vitamin C vials/ampoules, session count as labelled
- Laroscorbine Palladium E-UF PN and Roche Laroscorbine Platinum PN 18000 mg: vitamin C and collagen kits, 10 sessions
- Laroscorbine Diamond E-UF 20000 mg: vitamin C and collagen
- Vitamax 2GS Nano: vitamin C and collagen
What to check: whether "collagen" is a separate ampoule or part of a combined vial, and the session count on the box.
NAD+ combination kits
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) has become a popular addition to wellness and drip-style menus, and several brands now combine it with glutathione.
- Iskin Radianz Blu Cell NAD+: listed in a 5-to-25-session box and a 50-session box
- Bio Swiss VIP 24K NAD+ Glutathione: 4 sessions
- Cindyrella Celebrity Drip NAD+: 15 sessions; Cindyrella Magical Boost NAD+: 30 sessions
- Booster sessions that pair an Iskin Radianz Blu Cell NAD+ vial with a Glutax 5GS Micro Advance session or a Miracle White Enhance session
What to check: these kits vary widely in session count, from single booster sessions to 50-session boxes. Compare per session, not per box.
Thioctic (alpha-lipoic) acid
Thioctic acid is another common companion ingredient.
- Nexus Pharma Liponex 300 mg: available as a standalone thioctic acid product and as a 10-session thioctic acid + glutathione kit from South Korea
- Cindella Thioctic Acid 25 mg: South Korean
Placenta-extract products
- Vesco Pharma Placenta C 1000: a box of 10 ampoules
- Lucchini Human Placenta and Lucchini Sheep Placenta glutathione kits, which combine placenta extracts with glutathione
Tranexamic acid
- Nouveaux IV TRANEX-C: 10 ampoules, a tranexamic acid product marketed for pigmentation-focused menus
At-a-glance table
| Type | Example products | Typical pack format | Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C ampoules | Vesco Pharma VC, Cindella Vitamin C, Laroscorbine 1000 mg | 10 ampoules / 10 sessions | Budget-friendly to mid-range |
| Collagen + vitamin C | Vesco Pharma Collagen C, Laroscorbine Platinum/Palladium, Biocell | 10 ampoules or 10 sessions | Mid-range |
| NAD+ + glutathione | Iskin Radianz Blu Cell, Cindyrella, Bio Swiss VIP 24K | 4 to 50 sessions | Premium |
| Thioctic acid | Liponex 300, Cindella Thioctic Acid | Standalone or 10-session kit | Budget-friendly to mid-range |
| Placenta extract | Vesco Pharma Placenta C, Lucchini | 10 ampoules, or kit as printed | Mid-range |
Reading the label properly
The single most useful habit for buyers is to read the pack-size line carefully. On every Esthelix product page, the pack field describes what is in the box, for example "1 box of 10 ampoules × 5 ml" or "10 sessions (10 vials glutathione powder + 10 ampoules diluent/vitamin C)". That tells you:
- Whether vitamin C is the product, or a component of a glutathione kit
- How many units you are paying for
- How to calculate price per session or per ampoule
Common buyer questions
Is a vitamin C ampoule inside a glutathione kit the same as a standalone vitamin C product? Not necessarily. Volumes and formulations differ by brand, so compare the label rather than the name.
Why do some NAD+ kits look so much more expensive? Mostly because of session count and the number of components per session. Calculate per-session cost before comparing.
Can I order mixed brands in one order? Yes. Tiers apply per product, so mixing brands is fine; just note which products cross into the 5–9 or 10+ tier.
Buying safely
The usual checks apply: sealed outer packs, batch and expiry that match inside and out, and a supplier who confirms full costs before payment. Esthelix supplies sealed original packs with batch and expiry visible, and batch photos are available on request.
Who can buy
These injectables are supplied only to licensed practitioners and registered businesses.
How to order from Esthelix
- Pick your products on the website, or ask the AI advisor to explain the difference between two similar packs.
- Send your list and our team will confirm stock, batch, expiry, GST and delivery charges on WhatsApp (+91 91801 57650).
- Pay after approval of the final total.
- Pan-India delivery, with charges confirmed before you pay.
Live INR prices are shown on each product page in three tiers: 1–4 units, 5–9 units and 10+ units.
