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Ascorbic acid - oral

(ask-or-bick acid)

common brand names: Cecon, Sunkist, Vitamin C

Simular Drugs : Acerola C, Acerola C 500

Acerola 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 Acerola C 500: Take this medication with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise. do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this medication. Chewable pills must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing followed with a glass about water. Timed-release capsules or tablets must be swallowed whole. don't crush or chew them. Mix powder form in a glass of juice or water. Stir well and drink immediately.

Acerola C 500 side effects: this medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, mouth sores, or frequent urination. Promptly consult youre physician if any of these effects persist or worsen. Tell your healthcare professional immediately if any symptoms about kidney stones develop, such as: abdominal/back pain, painful urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or healthcare professional.

Acerola C 500 Precautions: Tell youre doctor youre medical history, especially: diabetes, blood disorders, kidney stones, any drug or food allergies. big doses of ascorbic acid may cause kidney stones. check with your pharmacist before taking large doses without a prescription. Tell some 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 there have been (to date) no reports about harm to nursing infants, consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Acerola C 500 medication interactions: Tell your doctor of all medicines you may use (both prescription & nonprescription), especially: all vitamin & mineral supplements. If you take aspirin on regular schedule, consult your physician before taking ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid may affect laboratory tests, including urine tests since sugar. Diabetics should consult there physician or pharmacist for correct way to test their urine while taking large amounts of ascorbic acid. Before you have any tests, tell laboratory personnel and physician that you are taking this medication. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or pharmacist approval.

Acerola C 500 Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact some your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms about overdose may include change at amount of urine or joint pain.

Acerola C 500 special notes: Foods that contain large amounts about 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 of vitamin C at your diet. there are much about of ascorbic acid supplement products available. much of can be purchased with-out a prescription. Consult your physician or pharmacist on choice of a product best for you.

If you missed Acerola C 500 dose: If you miss dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double the dose to catch up.

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

Active Ingredients : Ascorbic Acid