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Ascorbic acid - oral

(ask-or-bick acid)

common brand names: Cecon, Sunkist, Vitamin C

Simular Drugs : Orange C, Orange Chewable C

Orange 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 Orange C: Take this drug with full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your pharmacist directs you otherwise. don't lie down for 30 minutes after taking this drug. Chewable tablets must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing followed with glass of water. Timed-release capsules or meds must be swallowed whole. do not crush or chew them. Mix the powder form in a glass of juice or water. Stir well & drink immediately.

Orange C side effects: it medication can cause stomach upset, diarrhea, mouth sores, or frequent urination. Promptly consult youre pharmacist if any of these effects persist or worsen. Tell your doctor immediately if any symptoms about kidney stones develop, such as: abdominal/back pain, painful urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're doctor or pharmacist.

Orange C Precautions: Tell your physician your medical history, especially: diabetes, blood disorders, kidney stones, any drug or food allergies. big doses of ascorbic acid may cause kidney stones. check with youre physician before taking big doses without prescription. Tell your doctor if you pregnant before using it medication. Ascorbic acid is considered safe during pregnancy when not taken excessively. Ascorbic acid is excreted into breast milk. Though there have been (to date) no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Orange C drug interactions: Tell you're pharmacist of all medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: every vitamin and mineral supplements. If you take aspirin on a regular schedule, consult your pharmacist before taking ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid may affect laboratory tests, including urine tests for sugar. Diabetics should consult there pharmacist or pharmacist for the correct way to test their urine while taking large amounts of ascorbic acid. Before you have any tests, tell the laboratory personnel & healthcare professional that you taking this med. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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

Orange C special notes: Foods that contain big amounts of vitamin C include citrus fruit, strawberries, potatoes, tomatoes, leafy vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy goods. Eat more of these foods to increase amount about vitamin C in your diet. their are much about ascorbic acid supplement products available. many can be purchased with out a prescription. Consult you're pharmacist or healthcare professional on choice of product best for you.

If you missed Orange C dose: If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.

Orange C Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. don't store in bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Ascorbic Acid