Patient leaflet - ASCORBIC ACID 50 MG TABLETS
2. what you need to know before you take ascorbic acid tablets
Do nottake Ascorbic Acid Tablets if:
- You are allergic to Ascorbic Acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- You suffer from hyperoxaluria
(excretion of urine containing large amounts of calcium oxalate crystals).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking AscorbicAcid Tablets:
- If you are to undergo any blood or urine tests as ascorbic acid can interfere with some blood and urine tests.
- Ifyouarearegularsmoker.
- If you have kidney failure as ascorbic acid enhances aluminium absorption (present in antacids) which may reach toxic levels.
Other medicines and Ascorbic Acid Tablets
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
This is particularly important if you are taking any of the following:
- Amphetamines.
- Contraceptives.
- Aspirin.
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- Iron-containing medicines.
- Antacids.
- Amygdalin (Vitamin B17) – can cause cyanide toxicity.
Ascorbic Acid Tablets should not be taken for the first month after starting desferrioxamine treatment.
If you need to have a blood or urine test you should tell the doctor or nurse you are taking these tablets as they may interfere with the results.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask you doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
If you want to breast-feed your baby you should talk to your doctor first before taking these tablets.
Driving and using machines
This medicine should not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, if you think you are affected you should not drive or operate machinery until you feel better.
AscorbicAcid Tablets contain lactose
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
3. how to take ascorbic acid tablets
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Chew the tablets carefully before swallowing.
Adults, the elderly and children over 6 years of age
For the prevention of scurvy: 25–75 mg daily.
For the treatment of scurvy: Not less than 250 mg daily in divided doses. Maximum of 1000 mg daily.
Children under6yearsofage
Ascorbic Acid Tablets are not suitable for use in children under 6 years of age.
If you take more Ascorbic Acid Tablets 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. Take this leaflet and any remaining tablets with you so the doctor knows what has been taken.
If you forget to take Ascorbic Acid Tablets
If you miss a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose, just resume your schedule and go on as before. If you are not sure what to do, ask your pharmacist.
If you stop taking Ascorbic Acid Tablets
Keep taking this medicine until your doctor or pharmacist tells you to stop. You may need to stop taking the tablets slowly as they may alter your kidney function.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking this medicine immediately and consult your doctor if you suffer an allergic reaction after taking this medicine. An allergic reaction may include itching, a rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat with difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
If you experience any of the following you should see your doctor or pharmacist:
- Diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick).
- Flushing orredness of the skin.
- Haemolytic anaemia (where the body's immune system attacks its own red blood cells), signs may include fatigue and paleness.
- Diuretic effect (increased urine flow) due to increased intake of ascorbic acid over a prolonged period. This may lead to deficiency if the amount of ascorbic acid taken is reduced or stopped rapidly. High doses ofover600mg daily can have a diuretic effect in some patients.
- Headache.
5. how to store ascorbic acid tablets
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Blister packs: Store in the original carton in orderto protect from light and moisture.
Securitainers: Keep the bottle tightly closed in orderto protect from light and moisture.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. contents of the pack and other information
What Ascorbic Acid Tablets contain
The active substance is ascorbic acid.
Each AscorbicAcid 500mg Tablet contains 500mg of ascorbic acid.
Each AscorbicAcid 200mg Tablet contains 200mg of ascorbic acid.
Each AscorbicAcid 100mg Tablet contains 100mg of ascorbic acid.
Each Ascorbic Acid 50mg Tablet contains 50mg of ascorbic acid.
For 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg tablets
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate (see section 2), pregelatinised starch, maize starch and syrup.
For 500mg tablets
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, magnesum stearate, lactose monohydrate (see section 2), polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate and silica colloidal anhydrous.
What Ascorbic Acid Tablets look like and contents of the pack
50mg, 100mg, 200mg and 500mg tablets are white to off-white convex tablets.
Ascorbic Acid Tablets are available in securitainer packs containing 28, 30, 42, 50, 56, 60, 84, 90, 100, 112, 250, 500 or 1000 tablets or cartons containing 28, 30, 56,60, 84,90 or 112 tablets.
Not all packs are marketed.
MarketingAuthorisation Holder
Ennogen Pharma Limited
Unit G4, Riverside Industrial Estate, Riverside Way, Dartford, DA1 5BS, UK.
Manufacturer
Fine Foods & Pharmaceuticals NTM S.p.A ViaRFollereau,25 24027 Nembro(BG) Italy
This leaflet was last revised in August 2018
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