Indication

Treatment or prevention of, Vitamin C Deficiency, Scurvy, Infection, Trauma, Burns, Cold exposure, Following Surgery, common cold, Fever, scurvy, Stress... View 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 com... View 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 v... View 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. ... View 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 includi... View 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, vitam... View More