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Ascorbic acid - oral

(ask-or-bick acid)

common brand names: Cecon, Sunkist, Vitamin C

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

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

C Complex Precautions: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: diabetes, blood disorders, kidney stones, any drug or food allergies. large doses about ascorbic acid can cause kidney stones. check with your doctor before taking large doses without prescription. Tell your pharmacist if you pregnant before using it med. Ascorbic acid is considered safe during pregnancy when not taken excessively. Ascorbic acid is excreted in to breast milk. Though there have been (to date) no reports about harm to nursing infants, consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

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

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

C Complex 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 amount of vitamin C in your diet. there much of ascorbic acid supplement products available. many can be purchased without a prescription. Consult youre physician or healthcare professional on choice of a product best for you.

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

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

Active Ingredients : Ascorbic Acid