Description
Indication
Treatment or prevention of, Vitamin C Deficiency, Scurvy, Infection, Trauma, Burns, Cold exposure, Following Surgery, common cold, Fever, scurvy, Stre…Show more
Administration
May be taken with or without food. IV Preparation Dilute with large volume of compatible fluid to minimize adverse reactions Compatible w/ most c…Show more
Adult Dose
Oral Scurvy Adult: Prevention: 25-75 mg daily. 4 tablets 2 to 3 times daily. Treatment: >250 mg daily, given in divided doses. May also be given…Show more
Child Dose
Children: Child: 1 mth-4 yr: 125-250 mg daily; 4-12 yr: 250-500 mg daily; 12-18 yr: 500 mg-1 g daily. Doses to be given in 1-2 divided doses. …Show more
Mode of Action
Vitamin C: Necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair; plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways inclu…Show more
Precaution
Should be given with caution to patient with hyperoxaluria.
Side Effect
Flushing, Flank pain, Faintness, headache, Diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, Hyperoxaluria (large doses)
Interaction
Vit C: Deferroxamine, hormonal contraceptives, flufenazine, warfarin, elemental iron, salicylates, warfarin, fluphenazine, disulfiram, mexiletine, vit
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