Warning: the following guide is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise & judgment about your pharmacist. it must not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

Ascorbic acid - oral

(ask-or-bick acid)

common brand names: Cecon, Sunkist, Vitamin C

Simular Drugs : C 500, C 500 With Rose Hips

C 500 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 500: Take this medication with full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless you're pharmacist directs you otherwise. do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this drug. Chewable pills should 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 at a glass about juice or water. Stir well & drink immediately.

C 500 side effects: this tablet 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 of kidney stones develop, such as: abdominal/back pain, painful urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're doctor or physician.

C 500 Precautions: Tell some your doctor your medical history, especially: diabetes, blood disorders, kidney stones, any drug or food allergies. large doses of ascorbic acid may cause kidney stones. money with some your healthcare professional before taking big doses without prescription. Tell some your doctor if you pregnant before using this pill. Ascorbic acid is considered safe during pregnancy when not taken excessively. Ascorbic acid is excreted into breast milk. Though they're have been (to date) no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult youre pharmacist before breast-feeding.

C 500 drug interactions: Tell your physician of every medicines you may use (both prescription & nonprescription), especially: all vitamin & mineral supplements. If you take aspirin on a regular schedule, consult you're physician before taking ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid may affect laboratory tests, including urine tests for sugar. Diabetics should consult they're healthcare professional or pharmacist for the correct way to test there urine while taking big amounts of ascorbic acid. Before you have any tests, tell the laboratory personnel and pharmacist that you are taking it medication. do not start or stop any medicine with-out pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

C 500 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.

C 500 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 about these foods to increase amount of vitamin C in your diet. there are much about ascorbic acid supplement products available. many can be purchased without a prescription. Consult youre pharmacist or healthcare professional on the choice of a product best for you.

If you missed C 500 dose: If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. don't double dose to catch up.

C 500 Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store at bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Ascorbic Acid