Sodium Ascorbate + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid

Dosage Forms Available

• Sodium Ascorbate + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid is available for use via the oral route in the form of tablets, capsules, chewables, and lozenges.

• It is also available as powders and crystals for mixing into liquids, liquid drops and syrups for oral consumption.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for adults and children. Specific age restrictions are not usually imposed for the general use of Sodium Ascorbate + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid, but dosage might vary based on age.

Contraindications

• This medicine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity or allergy to ascorbic acid or any formulation component.

• It is also contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment not undergoing dialysis.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with antacids (such as those containing aluminium), chemotherapy medications (like doxorubicin and cisplatin), anticoagulants (including warfarin), cholesterol-lowering medicines (such as atorvastatin and simvastatin), and oral contraceptives (like ethinylestradiol).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of Sodium Ascorbate + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid can lead to symptoms such as diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal cramps, and potentially more severe conditions like kidney stones. Consult your doctor if you experience these symptoms.

• If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• To manage nausea or stomach upset, take Sodium Ascorbate + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid with food.

• If diarrhoea occurs, ensure adequate hydration by drinking plenty of fluids.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medication does not generally affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, individual responses can vary.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Consult your doctor before using Sodium Ascorbate + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with a history of kidney stones or those suffering from conditions like hemochromatosis should exercise caution when using this medicine due to potential increases in iron absorption and urinary oxalate levels.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Incorporate a diet rich in fruits and vegetables to naturally support vitamin C levels; citrus fruits, tomatoes, and green leafy vegetables are excellent choices.

• For individuals who smoke or are exposed to secondhand smoke, it may be beneficial to increase dietary vitamin C to counteract the oxidative stress caused by tobacco.

• If you have iron-deficiency anaemia, consuming vitamin C-rich foods alongside plant-based iron sources like lentils and beans can enhance iron absorption.