Brand name: C-500 ALLI
Composition:
Each tablet contains:
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)……………………………………….500mg
Indication:
• Treatment and prevention of scurvy (vitamin C deficiency).
Dosage:
• Treatment of scurvy: 1 tablet 3 times daily. treatment is administered at least 2 week or as long as the situation requires.
Contraindications:
• Vitamin C supplementation is contraindicated in blood disorders like thalassemia, G6PD deficiency and hemochromatosis. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is well tolerated at indicated doses.
Warning:
• Diabetic patients should take vitamin C supplements with care as it raises blood sugar levels.
• Pregnancy: no contraindication, do not exceed 1g daily.
Adverse effects:
• May cause gastrointestinal disturbances and nephrolithiasis at doses ≥1g daily.
• Significant amounts of vitamin C can increase the risk of kidney stones and elevate uric acid and oxalate because it acidifies the urine.
Dosage form: Orange tablet.
Expiry date：24 months after date of manufacture.
Packaging: Contained in 3 blister packs, 10 tablets per blister pack.
Storage:
• Store under 25ᵒC, protected from moisture and direct sunlight away from children.
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