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Ascorbic Acid

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Overview

Ascorbic acid is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency , including scurvy (a condition caused by severe vitamin C deficiency). Ascorbic acid is also used to support antioxidant activity, healthy tissues and skin, energy storage, heart health, and the immune system. Ascorbic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Indications

Contraindications

You should not use ascorbic acid if you are allergic to it. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have or have ever had: diabetes ; any type of cancer ; a planned surgery or any other medical procedure; taken any other medication or have any medical condition; if you are on a low-salt or salt-free diet; if you smoke or chew tobacco; if you drink alcohol; a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose -6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency; or kidney disease or kidney stones . Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Ascorbic acid may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: kidney problems --swelling, blood in your urine, painful or difficult urination, pain in your side or lower back, feeling tired or short of breath. Common side effects of ascorbic acid may include: difficult or painful swallowing; headache , heartburn ; or nausea , vomiting , diarrhea , stomach cramps. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed. Tell your healthcare provider if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

High Risk Groups

Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed. Tell your healthcare provider if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

Adult Dosage

100 to 1000 mg (550 (550)) 24 hourly PO,IV,SC — Frequency may be increased upto twice daily if needed. Dose vary according to requirement. Eye drops 10% ( ) — Scraped Dose — Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger amounts, or for longer than recommended. The recommended daily dose of ascorbic acid changes with age. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions. You may also consult the Office of Dietary Supplements of the NIH, or the USDA Nutrient Database of recommended daily allowances for more information. Take with a full glass of water. You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it. Swallow the extended-release capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it. Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). Read and carefully follow the instructions for mixing and taking the oral powder . Mix and stir the oral powder with 8 ounces of a glass of water or juice, or add it to smoothies and drink this mixture right away. Do not store the mixture for later use. Remove an orally disintegrating tablet from the package with dry hands only when you are ready to use the medicine. Allow the orally disintegrating tablet to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse. This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using ascorbic acid. Store tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

Child Dosage

25 to 50 mg (38 (37.5)) 24 hourly Oral — For Paeds of All Ages

Neonatal Dosage

6.25 to 3.125 mg/kg (4.7 (4.6875)) 24 hourly oral —

Drug Interactions

Other drugs may affect ascorbic acid, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

Storage

Tab, Caps, Syrup Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.

Available Brands in Pakistan

154 active brands listed alphabetically.

Ascorbic Acid

Available Brands in Pakistan

ABOCAL

AMINOVEL-600

AQUA VIT

ASCO-C

ASCOFAAS

ASCOMED

ASCORBIC

ASCORBIC

ASCORBIC ACID

ASCORBIC ACID

ASCORBIC ACID

ASCORBIC ACID

ASCORBIC ACID

ASCORBIC ACID

ASCORBIC ACID

ASCORBIC ACID

ASCORBIC ACID

ASCORBIC ACID

ASCORBIFEN

ASCOR-C

BABY ACTIVE

B.C.PLEX

BECEFOL

BOSCH-C

C-1000

CAC-1000

CAC 1000 PLUS

CAC-1000 PLUS COLA FLAVOUR

CAC-1000 PLUS ICECREAM SODA

CAC-1000 PLUS LEMON

CAC-1000 PLUS ORANGE

CAC-1000 PLUS PINEAPPLE

CAC-1000 WOMEN ORANGE

CALCEE-500

CALCEE PLUS

CALCIUM C-1000

CALCIUM PEARL SACHETS

CALCIUM + VIT C

CAL-V-CON

CAMOPLEX LYSINE

C-COR

CECON

CEE-500

CEE-IN

CEEVIT

C-EFF

C-EFF 1000

CENTRUM

CERN-C

CHEW-C

CHLORIXNE

CILIX

CITI

CITLINZ

CIVOLT

C-MAX

COBCID

C-PRIME

CRICHRIAZ

DAYALETS

DIABETONE

DOETUM

ELVIT-C

ENERVIT

EPIVITE

FEFOL VIT SPANSULE

FERVIT

FLEXEZE

GERIATRIC PHARMATON

GLOBAL-C

HALSA

HICAP-M

HICAP-SS

HIGH-C 1000

HIGH-C PLUS

HOCH-C

IBERET-500

IBERET 500 GRADUMET