Name: Age: Chief Complains: Medically diagnose: Name of the drug Generic: Ascorbic Acid Vit.

C Brand Protexin Dosage and Frequency Mechanism of action - Oral solution 100mg/ml Indication Frank and subclinical scurvy Extensive burns, delayed fracture or wound healing, postoperative wound healing, severe febrile or chronic disease states Prevent Vit. C deficiency in patients with poor nutritional habits or increased requirements To acidify urine Macular degeneration Adverse reaction Contraindications Nursing Considerations

Nausea Vomiting Stomach pain Diarrhea

Check with doctor before taking vitamin C if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any medical problems. Ascorbic acid may interfere with test that measure sugar in the urine of patients with diabetes

Classification: Vitamincs sd Minerals

Always follow the dose instructions on the label if you take this medicine in over-thecounter form. May be taken with or without food Swallow the tablet or capsule whole, do not chew or crush Carefully measure the oral liquid using a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, or with dropper that comes with the medicine Try not to miss any doses; however, it is usually not a problem if miss one or two doses.

Marc John Rife

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