Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Tablet/Capsule – One tablet/capsule Frequency: once daily Note: Or as directed by a physician. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Scurvy Age: 5 months to less than 12 months |
Dose: Intravenous – 50 mg Frequency: Once daily |
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Indication: Scurvy Age: 1 year to less than 11 years |
Dose: Intravenous – 100 mg Frequency: Once daily |
Administration
- Can be taken with or without food
- Take with full glass of water
Side Effect
- Generally
- this preparation is well-tolerated
- Diarrhea may occasionally occur during treatment with beta carotene and the skin may assume a slightly yellow discoloration
- The side-effects of vitamin A are reversible
- Vitamin C and vitamin E may cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal disturbances
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 for Vitamin C, but effects not specified
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Cholestyramine, colestipol, orlistat
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May interfere with vitamin E absorption
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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
Details coming soon
Data Sources
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