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Poten-Cee Sugar Coated

Poten-Cee Sugar Coated

ascorbic acid

Manufacturer:

Pascual Lab

Distributor:

Pascual Consumer
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Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Ascorbic acid
Indications/Uses
Prevention & treatment of vit C deficiency.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Regular vit C supplementation 1 tab daily. Increased resistance against colds & flu 2-3 tab once daily.
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Overdosage
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
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Special Precautions
Patient w/ hyperoxaluria or G6PD deficiency. Babies of women who take high doses during pregnancy may develop rebound scurvy.
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Adverse Reactions
>2,000 mg/day: Stomach upset & diarrhea. Daily use of high doses: Formation of oxalate stones in the kidneys; disturbed water & electrolyte balance in the body, increased hemolysis, increased Ca in the kidneys & suppression of cobalamine (vit B12) activity. Patient w/ G6PD deficiency: Hemolysis (in large doses).
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Drug Interactions
Concurrent intake of ascorbic acid >200 mg per elemental Fe 300 mg would increase intestinal absorption of Fe. Increased urinary excretion of ascorbic acid & decreased excretion of aspirin occur when taken together. 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. Reports of interference w/ blood-thinning treatments.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Vitamin C
ATC Classification
A11GA - Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), plain ; Used as dietary supplements.
Regulatory Classification
Non-Rx
Presentation/Packing
Form
Poten-Cee Sugar Coated tab 500 mg
Packing/Price
20's (P135/box);500's (P3,375/box);100's (P675/box)