Poten-Cee + ZNC Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ascorbic acid 500 mg (equiv to Na ascorbate 562.43 mg), Zn 10 mg (equiv to Zn citrate dihydrate 31.11 mg)

Indications/Uses

Prevention & treatment of vit C & Zn deficiencies.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 cap daily.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ hyperoxaluria or G6PD deficiency; on Na-restricted diet. Vit C: Pregnancy.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Vit C: Stomach upset & diarrhea (>2,000 mg/day); formation of oxalate stones in kidneys (high doses); disturbed water & electrolyte balance, increased hemolysis, increased Ca in kidneys & suppression of cobalamin activity. Zn: GI effects eg, nausea & vomiting (>40 mg).

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Drug Interactions

Vit C: Increased absorption of Fe. Increased urinary excretion w/ aspirin. Decreased excretion of aspirin. Prolonged presence of paracetamol in the blood. Not compatible in soln w/ aminophylline, bleomycin, erythromycin, lactobionate, nafcillin, Na nitrofurantoin, conjugated estrogens, Na bicarbonate, sulfafurazole, diethanolamine, chloramphenicol Na succinate, chlorothiazide Na & hydrocortisone Na succinate. Interfere w/ blood-thinning treatments. Zn: Interactions w/ cephalosporins; β-lactam antibiotics; tetracyclines; antiretroviral drugs eg, atazanavir, ritonavir; antineoplastic agents eg, cisplatin; antidiabetic drugs eg, glimepiride, glyburide, pioglitazone, insulin; & K-sparing diuretics eg, amiloride.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Vitamins &/or Minerals

ATC Classification

A11GB - Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), combinations ; Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Poten-Cee + ZNC cap

Packing/Price

100's (P760/box);30's (P228/box)

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Manufacturer:

Pascual Lab

Distributor:

Pascual Consumer