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Ascorbic acid - oral

(ask-or-bick acid)

common brand names: Cecon, Sunkist, Vitamin C

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

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

Buffered Vitamin C Precautions: Tell some your doctor some your medical history, especially: diabetes, blood disorders, kidney stones, any drug or food allergies. large doses about ascorbic acid may cause kidney stones. bucks with your doctor before taking big doses without prescription. Tell your healthcare professional if you are pregnant before using this medication. Ascorbic acid is considered safe during pregnancy when not taken excessively. Ascorbic acid is excreted into breast milk. Though theyre have been (to date) no reports about harm to nursing infants, consult you're doctor before breast-feeding.

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

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

Buffered 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 goods. Eat more of these foods to increase the amount of vitamin C in your diet. there many ascorbic acid supplement products available. many can be purchased without a prescription. Consult youre physician or pharmacist on choice of product best since you.

If you missed Buffered Vitamin C dose: If you miss dose, skip missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double the dose to catch up.

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

Active Ingredients : Ascorbic Acid