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Ascorbic Acid 500mg tablets
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
Index
- 1. What Ascorbic Acid tablets are and what they are used for
- 2. Before you take
- 3. How to take
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store
- 6. Further information
What Ascorbic Acid tablets are and what they are used for
Ascorbic acid is a man-made vitamin C. Ascorbic Acid tablets are used to treat scurvy (a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C).
Before you take
Do not take Ascorbic Acid tablets and tell your doctor if you:
- have a high level of oxalic acid in your urine (hyperoxaluria)
- are allergic to any of the ingredients in the tablets (see section 6). The tablets contain sodium metabisulphite (E223) which may rarely cause allergic reactions or breathing difficulties.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Especially:
- antacids containing aluminium (for indigestion)
- aspirin
- desferrioxamine (for excessive absorption and storage of iron and some blood abnormalities)
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding, tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
Tests
If you need to have any blood or urine tests, tell your doctor you are taking Ascorbic Acid tablets, as they might affect the results.
How to take
Always take Ascorbic Acid tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Chew the tablets before swallowing.
Doses:
Adults (including the elderly): 500mg-1g two or three times a day.
Children over 12 years: 500mg two or three times a day.
Children 6-12 years: 500mg twice a day.
If you take more than you should
If you (or someone else) swallow a lot of tablets at the same time, or you think a child may have swallowed any, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately.
If you forget to take the tablets
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and then take the next dose at the right time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop taking the tablets
If you have been taking Ascorbic Acid tablets for a long time, you may develop a deficiency if you stop taking them. Talk to your doctor before you stop taking the tablets and follow their advice.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Ascorbic Acid tablets can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects, they get worse or you notice any not listed:
- Allergic reaction: itchy skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.
- Effects on the stomach: feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, stomach cramps.
- Other side effects: flushing or redness of the skin, headache, increased production of urine.
How to store
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light.
Avoid contact with metal.
Do not use Ascorbic Acid after the expiry date stated on the label/carton/bottle. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Further information
What Ascorbic Acid tablets contain
- The active substance (the ingredient that makes the tablets work) is ascorbic acid.
Each tablet contains 500mg of the active substance. - The other ingredients are stearic acid, sodium metabisulphate (E223), microcrystalline cellulose (101) (E460).
- The sodium content of each tablet is 0.6mg.
What Ascorbic Acid tablets look like and contents of the pack
Ascorbic Acid tablets are white, circular, flat bevelled-edge, uncoated tablets.
Pack size is 28.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
This leaflet was last revised in October 2007.
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