Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Scurvy Age: Adult Condition: Prevention |
Dose: Oral – 25-75 mg Frequency: once daily |
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Indication: Scurvy Age: Adult Condition: Prevention |
Dose: Tablet – 4 tablets Frequency: 2 to 3 times daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: 1 month-4 years |
Dose: Oral – 125-250 mg Frequency: daily Note: Doses to be given in 1-2 divided doses |
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Age: 4-12 years |
Dose: Oral – 250-500 mg Frequency: daily Note: Doses to be given in 1-2 divided doses |
Administration
- Can be taken with or without food
- Take with water
Side Effect
- Flushing
- Flank pain
- Faintness
- headache
- Diarrhea
- dyspepsia
- nausea
- vomiting
- Hyperoxaluria (large doses)
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Deferroxamine, hormonal contraceptives, flufenazine, warfarin, elemental iron, salicylates, fluphenazine, disulfiram, mexiletine, vitamin B12
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Interactions noted, but effects not specified
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Should be stored in a dry place below 30˚C.
Data Sources
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