Poten-Cee Tablet/Poten-Cee Forte/Poten-Cee N.A.

Poten-Cee Tablet: Sugar-free film-coated tablet: POTEN-CEE Film-coated Tablet is a yellow, film-coated, convex, round-shaped tablet.
Each tablet contains 500 mg of Ascorbic acid or Vitamin C.
Chewable tablet: POTEN-CEE Chewable is an orange, round chewable tablet, flat-faced, bisected with beveled edge.
Each tablet contains 500 mg of Ascorbic acid or Vitamin C.
Poten-Cee Forte: POTEN-CEE FORTE Tablet is an off-white, oblong, glazed tablet.
Each tablet contains 1,000 mg of Ascorbic acid or Vitamin C.
Poten-Cee N.A.: White to beige crystalline powder enclosed in brown capsule.
Each capsule contains 562.50 mg of Sodium Ascorbate. This is equivalent to 500 mg of Ascorbic acid.

Vitamin.
This medicine contains Ascorbic acid/Sodium Ascorbate or Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development. This vitamin is required for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body. The body does not store nor does it manufacture Vitamin C on its own, therefore it needs to be replenished on a daily basis. It is necessary to form collagen - an important protein used to make skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C is essential for wound healing and for the repair and maintenance of cartilages, bones, and teeth.
Vitamin C is also one of the many antioxidants - nutrients that block some of the damage caused by free radicals (byproducts of metabolism). The build-up of these toxic byproducts over time is responsible for the aging process and can contribute to the development of various diseases. Antioxidants also help reduce the damage to the body caused by toxic chemicals and pollutants such as cigarette smoke, food preservatives, etc. Vitamin C is also a co-factor in many biological processes especially in the synthesis of lipids and proteins, iron metabolism, resistance to infection, and in cellular respiration.

Ascorbic acid (POTEN-CEE) is used for the prevention and treatment of Vitamin C deficiency.

Poten-Cee Tablet/Poten-Cee N.A.: The patient may take this medicine following the doses as follows: For regular supplementation: Take 1 tablet or capsule daily.
For increased resistance against colds and flu: Take 2-3 tablets or capsules daily.
The physician may prescribe a different dose for the patient according to their assessment.
Chewable tablet: This medicine should be taken orally (by mouth). The tablet should be chewed first before swallowing.
Poten-Cee Forte: Orally, take 1 tablet daily.
The physician may prescribe a different dose for the patient according to their assessment.
What Should the Patient Do if They Miss a Dose: If the patient misses a dose, they may take it as soon as they remember. However, if the patient remembers it at a time that is already close to the next dose, just skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled. Do not take two doses of the medicine at the same time.

Signs and Symptoms of Overdose: If the patient takes too much Ascorbic acid/Sodium Ascorbate, they may experience signs and symptoms of toxicity like nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhea, flushing of the face, headache, fatigue and disturbed sleep.
What to Do When the Patient Has Taken More Than the Recommended Dosage: If the patient has taken more than the recommended dose of this medicine and they are experiencing adverse symptoms, it would be best to seek medical attention immediately.

The patient should not take this medicine if they are allergic to Ascorbic acid/Sodium Ascorbate or to any of the product's components.

If the patient has hyperoxaluria (an excessive excretion of oxalate in the urine) or a condition known as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, consult the doctor before taking this medicine.
When Should the Patient Consult a Doctor: If the symptoms persist or worsen after a few days of taking this medicine, or if they believe they are experiencing an adverse reaction to this medicine, it would be best to consult the doctor as soon as possible.

Vitamin C toxicity is very rare, because the body cannot store the vitamin and immediately excretes it in urine. However, if the patient takes amounts greater than 2,000 mg/day they may experience stomach upset and diarrhea. The daily use of high doses may lead to the formation of oxalate stones in the kidneys. The patient may also experience disturbed water and electrolyte balance in the body, increased hemolysis (breaking-up of red blood cells), increased calcium in the kidneys and suppression of cobalamine (Vitamin B₁₂) activity. If the patient has a condition called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, taking too much Vitamin C can cause hemolysis which may cause them to feel tired, or dizzy, or even cause them to be anemic. In some rare cases, the patient may experience painful urination or pink/bloody urine. If any of these effects persist, tell the doctor immediately. For women who take high doses of Vitamin C during pregnancy, their babies may develop a condition known as 'rebound scurvy' in which upon delivery, the baby's intake of Vitamin C drops leading to symptoms of scurvy and requiring immediate Vitamin C supplementation.

Concurrent intake of more than 200 mg of Ascorbic acid per 300 mg of elemental iron would increase absorption of iron from the intestines. Increased urinary excretion of Ascorbic acid and decreased excretion of aspirin occur when the patient takes these drugs together. Taking Ascorbic acid with paracetamol can prolong the presence of paracetamol in the blood. Ascorbic acid is not compatible in solution with drugs like aminophylline, bleomycin, erythromycin, lactobionate, nafcillin, sodium nitrofurantoin, conjugated estrogens, sodium bicarbonate, sulfafurazole, diethanolamine, chloramphenicol sodium succinate, chlorothiazide sodium and hydrocortisone sodium succinate. Ascorbic acid has also been reported to interfere with blood thinning treatments. The patient should consult the doctor for advice before taking Ascorbic acid if they are taking any of the previously-mentioned medications.

The patient should store this medicine at temperatures not exceeding 30°C and protect it from heat and direct sunlight.

Vitamin C

A11GA01 - ascorbic acid (vit C) ; Belongs to the class of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Used as dietary supplements.

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