Poten-Cee Sugar Coated

Poten-Cee Sugar Coated

ascorbic acid

Manufacturer:

Pascual Lab

Distributor:

Pascual Consumer
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Ascorbic acid
Indications/Uses
Prevention & treatment of vit C deficiency.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Regular vit C supplementation 1 tab once daily. Increased resistance against colds & flu 2-3 tab once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Special Precautions
Adverse Reactions
May experience stomach upset & diarrhea in doses >2,000 mg daily. Disturbed water & electrolyte balance; increased hemolysis; increased Ca in kidneys & suppression of cobalamine (vit B12) activity. Rebound scurvy.
Drug Interactions
Increased absorption of elemental Fe. Increased urinary excretion of ascorbic acid & decreased excretion of aspirin when co-administered. Prolonged presence of paracetamol in blood. Not compatible in soln w/ aminophylline, bleomycin, erythromycin, lactobionate, nafcillin, Na nitrofuratoin, conjugated estrogens, Na bicarbonate, sulfafurazole, diethanolamine, chloramphenicol Na succinate, chlorothiazide Na & hydrocortisone Na succinate. Interfere w/ blood thinning treatment.
MIMS Class
Vitamin C
ATC Classification
A11GA - Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), plain ; Used as dietary supplements.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Poten-Cee Sugar Coated tab 500 mg
Packing/Price
100's;20's;500's
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