Vitamin C Teva 1000 mg Ascorbic Acid 10 Effervescent Tablets

Therapeutic indications

Deficiency states due to ascorbic acid (pregnancy, breastfeeding, increased vitamin requirements).

Dosage

Administer 1 to 3 tablets in a glass of water.

Overdose

If ascorbic acid is administered in excess of the body's requirements, the unused portion is eliminated in the urine: therefore there is no danger of overdose.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to components or other closely related substances from a chemical point of view. Oral administration of ascorbic acid is contraindicated in case of diarrhea or other gastrointestinal disturbances.

Side effects

Ascorbic acid is generally well tolerated. High doses can cause diarrhea and the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Administration during pregnancy and lactation is among the therapeutic indications. Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, it is recommended not to exceed the dose of 1g / day.

Special warnings

Ascorbic acid should be administered with caution in patients with hyperoxaluria. Ascorbic acid can alter the results of the most common tests for glucosuria giving false positive results. It is therefore advisable to stop taking the product a few days before proceeding to measure the glucose in the urine. Do not use for prolonged treatments. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Expiry and Retention

Keep the container tightly closed. In fact, the effervescent tablets are sensitive to humidity and in the cap of the container there is a desiccant that serves to protect the tablets from the humidity that could penetrate them. Store below 25 ° C

Active principles

Each effervescent tablet contains: Active ingredient: Ascorbic Acid 1000 mg

Excipients

Each tablet contains: Excipients: Sodium bicarbonate, sucrose, tartaric acid, anhydrous citric acid, leucine, citronjus aroma, sodium chloride, sodium saccharin, aspartame, color E 110, color E 102.