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LINUS VITAMIN C is a brand name for Ascorbic Acid. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Scurvy and all other manifestations of vitamin C deficiency. Prophylaxis of scurvy. Adjunct in the treatment of anaemia, infections, wounds and fractures.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Adults:
As an accompaniment to the treatment of infections, anaemia, wounds and fractures: 200 to 500 mg daily (1/8 to 1/6 teaspoon) in water or a drink such as orange juice or blackcurrant juice, preferably after a meal. For the treatment of scurvy: 1 g (1/3 teaspoon) two or three times daily in water or a drink such as orange juice or blackcurrant juice, preferably after a meal.
Children: 6 to 12 years:
Half the adult dose.
Under 5 years:
Quarter of the adult dose.
Elderly:
As for the adult dose.
Large doses may cause diarrhoea. In some individuals with deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, Vitamin C may cause haemolytic anaemia.
Should be given with care to patients with hyperoxaluria.
Renal calcium oxalate calculi.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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