ATC So-cee (Ascorbic Acid) x 30's Capsule Healthcare Vitamin

Each capsule contains:

Ascorbic Acid, USP.....................................500 mg

(equivalent to Sodium Ascorbate, 562.43 mg)

DESCRIPTION

Ascorbic Acid (So-Cee) contains Sodium Ascorbate or Monosodium L-Ascorbate providing ascorbic acid or vitamin C, comes with size 0 hard gelatin capsule with brown cap and orange body.

WHAT IS IN THE MEDICINE?

Each capsule contains 562.43 mg of Sodium Ascorbate that provides 500 mg of its active substance, Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C. This vitamin is used for the prevention and treatment of Vitamin C deficiency symptoms like scurvy (characterized by capillary fragility, bleeding of small blood vessels and gums, normocytic or macrocytic anaemia, lesions of cartilages and bones and slow healing of wounds). It is essential for the synthesis of collagen and intercellular materials.

Ascorbic acid acts to stimulate the production of collagen (abundant protein of the body for protection of mucosal linings and other connective tissues for maintaining of organs) and being a potent antioxidant, it effectively fights free radicals and harmful effects of these in the body.

STRENGTH OF THE MEDICINE

Each Ascorbic Acid (So-Cee) capsule contains 562.43 mg of Sodium Ascorbate that is equivalent to 500 mg of Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C.

WHAT IS THIS MEDICINE USED FOR?

Ascorbic Acid (So-Cee) is used for treatment and prevention of Vitamin C deficiency. This is also essential for stimulation of collagen production, helps in wound healing, increases body resistance from infectious diseases and maintains healthy connective tissues.

HOW MUCH AND HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU USE THIS MEDICINE?

Take 1 capsule per day with glassful of water for daily maintenance or as prescribed by your physician. May be taken with or without food.

WHEN SHOULD YOU NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE?

Ascorbic Acid (So-Cee) must not be taken if interactions with other drugs or substances are possible, other interacting conditions are present like hyperoxaluria and G6PD deficiency, tolerance is developed due to do prolonged intake of large doses and gastrointestinal disturbances like diarrhea are developed due to intake of large doses.

CARE THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN TAKING THIS MEDICINE?

Although Ascorbic Acid is usually well tolerated, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal disturbances are reported with its large doses. Also, this vitamin must be given with care to patients with hyperoxaluria since its large doses may also result in hyperoxaluria and the formation of renal calcium oxalate calculi. With large doses, tolerance may be induced with prolonged use and can result in haemolysis in patients with G6PD deficiency.

UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE

Diarrhea and other gastrointestinal disturbances (e.g. nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, transient colic, flatulence and others). May also cause heartburn, fatigue, flushing, headache, insomnia, sleepiness; hyperoxaluria, renal calcium oxalate calculi formation; temporary faintness/ dizziness and others.

WHAT OTHER MEDICINE OR FOOD SHOULD BE AVOIDED WHILE TAKING THIS MEDICINE?

Below are the following drug and/or food interactions with this medicinal product that must be avoided.

• Induced tissue, nicotine, iron, phenytoin, tetracycline, estrogen component of oral contraceptives and some appetite suppressant.

• Reduced absorption

• Reduced serum levels if taken with oral contraceptives.

• May cause unexpected renal tubular reabsorption of acidic drugs and decreased reabsorption of basic drugs.

• May reduce the response to oral anticoagulants.

• May decrease plasma concentration of fluphenazine.

• May worsen the iron toxicity to the heart with deferroxamine.

• Induced tissue desaturation with alcohol.