About vitamin c m
Vitamin C supplement
Used for
- Prevents or treats vitamin C deficiency
- Supports collagen formation and normal immune function
Usual adult dose
Usually 500–1,000 mg by mouth daily; deficiency treatment may require clinician-directed dosing.
Usual dose in children
For deficiency, dosing depends on age and needs clinician guidance; routine use varies by age.
Common side effects
- Nausea or stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Heartburn
Important warnings
- High doses may increase kidney-stone risk, especially with kidney disease.
- Use caution with iron-overload disorders, as vitamin C increases iron absorption.
- Effervescent tablets may contain substantial sodium; check the label if limiting salt.
Pregnancy
Vitamin C is generally safe in recommended amounts; avoid high-dose supplements unless advised by a clinician.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible at recommended amounts; high-dose supplements are not usually necessary.
Interactions
- May increase iron absorption.
- High doses can affect some laboratory test results.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.