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VITA C Tab
Ascorbic Acid
Indication
VITA C Tablet is used in the treatment and prevention of vitamin C deficiency such as scurvy, gum bleeding, anemia, cartilage and bone lesions and slow healing of wounds.
Dosage and Administration
1 to 2 tablets once or twice daily or as recommended by the physician.
Composition
Each tablet contains:
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) B.P ... 100 mg.
Description
Vitamin C is an essential water soluble vitamin. Chemically, it is (5R)-5-[(1S)-1 , 2 - Dihydroxyethyl] - 3, 4 -dihydroxyfuran-2-(5H)-one. Its molecular formula is C6H8O6 and its molecular weight is 176.1.
Clinical Pharmacology
Ascorbic acid, vitamin C, is essential for collagen synthesis and tissue repair; involved in some oxidation-reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways such as synthesis of carnitine, steroids and catecholamines; and conversion of folic acid to folinic acid.
Pharmacokinetics
Vitamin C is readily absorbed from GI tract and widely distributed in body tissues. Plasma concentrations rise as the dose ingested as increased until a plateau is reached with the doses of about 90 to 150 mg daily. Total body store of vitamin C is estimated to be 1.5 g, although larger stores may o...
Contraindication
Patients who have hypersensitivity to medicaments contained in the drug.
Precaution
Large dose may result in hyperoxaluria and formation of renal calcium oxalate caliculi and therefore, vitamin C should be given with caution in patient with hyperoxaluria. Diabetes and patient prone to recurrent renal caliculi (e.g. dialysis patients) should not take the excessive doses for long per...
Adverse Effects
Large doses can lead to diarrhoea and other GI disturbances.
Drug Interaction
Iron: Vitamin C enhances iron absorption from GI tract.
Oral Contraceptives: Concomitant use may increase contraceptive effect. Change in dose of Vitamin C when taken with oral contraceptives may reduce contraceptive effect. Fluphenazine and other phenothiazines: Combination may decrease fluphenazine concentration. Warfarin: Vitamin C may reduce the ant...
Storage
Store below 30°C in cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Presentation
20 x 10's Blisters, 100's Bottle.