Mega C250mg
OTC- Generic:
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
- Company:
- Edruc Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
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At a glance
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) is indicated in the prevention and treatment of scurvy, and helps in healing wounds, forming collagen, aiding iron absorption, and preventing infections.
Indications
- Vitamin C Deficiency
- Scurvy
- Infection
- Trauma
- Burns
- Cold exposure
- Following Surgery
- Common cold
- Fever
- Stress
- Cancer
- Methaemoglobinaemia
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Prevention of scurvy: 25-75 mg daily
- Treatment of scurvy: >250 mg daily, given in divided doses
- Common cold: 1 gm or more daily in divided doses
- In wound healing: 2-4 tablets 2 to 3 times daily
- In other conditions: 1-2 tablets daily
- For reduction of risk of stroke in the elderly: 1-2 tablets daily
Child Dose (Oral):
- 1 mth-4 yr: 125-250 mg daily
- 4-12 yr: 250-500 mg daily
- 12-18 yr: 500 mg-1 g daily
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Flushing
- Flank pain
- Faintness
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hyperoxaluria (large doses)
Precautions & warnings
- Should be given with caution to patient with hyperoxaluria
- Vitamin C in mega-doses has been contraindicated for patients with hyperoxaluria
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.