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Ascorbic acid - oral

(ask-or-bick acid)

common brand names: Cecon, Sunkist, Vitamin C

Simular Drugs : Vitamin C, Vitamin C, Vitamin C + Rose Hips, Vitamin C Cough Drops, Vitamin C Drops, Vitamin C W Acerola, Vitamin C W Rh, Vitamin C W Rose Hips, Vitamin C With Rose Hips

Vitamin C Usage: Ascorbic acid (also known as vitamin C) is used to treat & prevent vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C deficiency can lead to to scurvy.

How to use Vitamin C: Take this tablet with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless you're physician directs you otherwise. do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking it medication. Chewable pills must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing followed with glass of water. Timed-release capsules or tablets must be swallowed whole. do not crush or chew them. Mix powder form in glass of juice or water. Stir well & drink immediately.

Vitamin C side effects: this drug may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, mouth sores, or frequent urination. Promptly consult your pharmacist if any about these effects persist or worsen. Tell your physician immediately if any symptoms of kidney stones develop, such as: abdominal/back pain, painful urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre healthcare professional or physician.

Vitamin C Precautions: Tell you're physician some your medical history, especially: diabetes, blood disorders, kidney stones, any drug or food allergies. big doses of ascorbic acid may cause kidney stones. money with your doctor before taking large doses with out prescription. Tell your doctor if you pregnant before using this drug. Ascorbic acid is considered safe during pregnancy when not taken excessively. Ascorbic acid is excreted in to breast milk. Though theyre have been (to date) no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult you're pharmacist before breast-feeding.

Vitamin C tablet interactions: Tell your doctor of every medicines you may use (both prescription & nonprescription), especially: every vitamin & mineral supplements. If you take aspirin on regular schedule, consult youre healthcare professional before taking ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid may affect laboratory tests, including urine tests for sugar. Diabetics should consult theyre pharmacist or physician for correct way to test they're urine while taking large amounts about ascorbic acid. Before you have any tests, tell laboratory personnel and doctor that you taking this pill. do not start or stop any medicine with out doctor or pharmacist approval.

Vitamin C Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include change in amount of urine or joint pain.

Vitamin C special notes: Foods that contain large amounts of vitamin C include citrus fruit, strawberries, potatoes, tomatoes, leafy vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, eggs & dairy products. Eat more of these foods to increase the amount about vitamin C in youre diet. theyre are much of of ascorbic acid supplement products available. many canbe purchased with-out a prescription. Consult your physician or doctor on choice of product best for you.

If you missed Vitamin C dose: If you miss dose, skip missed dose & resume you're usual dosing schedule. do not double the dose to catch up.

Vitamin C Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Ascorbic Acid