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🍊 Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Tablet 500 mg
✅ DESCRIPTION
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is a water-soluble vitamin and antioxidant essential for tissue repair, enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters, immune defense, and collagen synthesis. It also enhances non-heme iron absorption.
⚖️ COMPOSITION
- Each tablet contains:
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) – 500 mg
🌿 NATURE
- Vitamin supplement, antioxidant, immune booster
- Water-soluble; excreted in urine when taken in excess
- Derived synthetically or from plant-based sources
📌 USES
- Treatment and prevention of Vitamin C deficiency (e.g., scurvy)
- Boosts immunity during infections
- Aids wound healing and collagen formation
- Improves iron absorption, especially in iron deficiency anemia
- Supportive treatment in chronic diseases, oxidative stress, and skin health
🌟 ADVANTAGES
- Higher dose per tablet – less frequent dosing
- Acts as a powerful antioxidant
- Useful in chronic inflammation, fatigue, or stress-related illnesses
- Generally safe for daily use in therapeutic ranges
⚠️ PRECAUTIONS
- Prolonged high-dose use may increase risk of:
- Kidney stones (especially oxalate stones)
- GI upset (acidity, cramps)
- Caution in:
- Renal impairment
- Iron overload disorders (e.g., hemochromatosis, thalassemia)
❌ CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Hypersensitivity to ascorbic acid
- History of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), especially oxalate type
- Avoid high doses in G6PD deficiency (rare risk of hemolysis)
💢 SIDE EFFECTS (with high doses or prolonged use)
- Gastric irritation, acid reflux
- Nausea, diarrhea
- Risk of kidney stones
- Headache (rare)
💊 DOSAGE
- Adult usual dose:
- 500 mg once or twice daily as needed
- Doses over 1000 mg/day are considered high and used only under medical supervision
📦 PACKING
- Common in strips of 10 or bottles
- Often available as film-coated, chewable, or effervescent tablets
🧊 STORAGE
- Store in cool, dry place, below 25°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children