{"id":18160,"date":"2017-11-28T12:16:53","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T06:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18160"},"modified":"2018-07-31T10:38:39","modified_gmt":"2018-07-31T05:08:39","slug":"c-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18160","title":{"rendered":"C-500 \u2013 Information, Uses and Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name:<\/strong>\u00a0 C -500<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category:<\/strong> Vitamins<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name:<\/strong> <em>Ascorbic Acid<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Group:<\/strong> Vitamins<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vitamins are the compounds that are required in small amount &amp; are found\u00a0naturally in food items as well. Ascorbic acid is also called as Vitamin C. It is important for various functions that take place in our body, for instance- to assist the body to use fats, protein &amp; carbohydrates, to strengthen blood vessels as well as to heal the wound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Lack of vitamins C causes Scurvy that leads to-<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bleeding and swollen gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bleeding under the skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tiredness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">As a matter of fact, Ascorbic acid is very effective to treat the common cold, senility, cancer, asthma, hardening of the arteries, eye ulcers, mental problems, blood clots, allergies, gum disease, obesity &amp; pressure sores. Nowadays it is being used to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease &amp; some specific types of cancer as well.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Need of vitamin C increases in case of-<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Alcoholism<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diarrhea (prolonged)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fever (prolonged)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">AIDS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Burns<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Infection (prolonged)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Surgical removal of stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tuberculosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stress (continuing)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Intestinal diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hyperthyroidism (Overactive thyroid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stomach ulcer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is it approved By FDA<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">US FDA is not authorized to approve supplements. Nutritional supplements do not need any approval.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of C-500:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ascorbic acid is used for various purposes. Some of them are as follows-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To aid the body to use fats, protein &amp; carbohydrates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To strengthen blood vessels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To heal the wound.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>To help in treating Obesity.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To cure a common cold, senility, gum disease, asthma, blood clots, eye ulcers, mental problems, and cancer, allergies, hardening of the arteries, &amp; pressure sores.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To lower the risk of some specific types of cancer &amp; cardiovascular disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>C-500\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is not surprising if you experience some unpleasant effects while using a particular drug because almost every medicine kicks up side effects. No matter whether it is prescribed or non prescribed. Look at the <\/span>below-mentioned<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> side effects-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Rare<\/em><\/strong><strong> <em>or Less common <\/em>(<em>with high doses)-<\/em> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lower or Side back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are some adverse effects that fade away gradually as your body gets used to it in the course of time. You must talk to your medical health care professional to get rid of them, these are as follows-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Rare<\/em><\/strong><strong> <em>or Less common <\/em>(<em>with high doses)-<\/em> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Increase in urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stomach cramps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Faintness or dizziness (when injection is used)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vomiting or nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Redness or flushing of skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>Please see your doctor if you see any signs of the above listed effects.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General recommended dosages of C-500<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You must follow your doctor\u2019s directions. Nutritional supplements&#8217; dosage depends greatly on the age factor so,the dose of this drug will be different for different people.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Usual Adult Dose for Dietary Supplement<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oral, IM, IV, subcutaneously: 50 to 200 mg\/day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Acidification<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oral, IM, IV, subcutaneously: 4 to 12 g\/day in 3 to 4 divided doses.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Usual Adult Dose for Scurvy<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0 Oral, IM, IV, subcutaneously: 100 to 250 mg once\/twice daily for a minimum of 2 \u00a0 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Usual Pediatric Dose for Dietary Supplement<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0 Oral, IM, IV, subcutaneously: 35 to 100 mg\/day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Usual Pediatric Dose for Urinary Acidification<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0 Oral, IM, IV, subcutaneously: 500 mg every 6 to 8 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"spx-pub-wrapper\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"spx-slot\" data-spx-slot=\"1\">\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Usual Pediatric Dose for Scurvy<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0\u00a0 Oral, IM, IV, subcutaneously: 100 to 300 mg\/day in divided doses for a minimum of 2 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Method to take oral liquid form of Vitamin C-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This supplement may be mixed with fruit juices, cereals or other food or dropped directly into the mouth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In case I miss the dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is not a big deal if you forget to take your dose on time. Well, if it has been slipped from your mind to take the vitamin for more than one day, you need not be bothered because it takes some time <\/span>for<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> our body to lower down the level of vitamins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You must take the missed dose the moment you remember if there is enough difference between the timing of two doses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If it is time to take your next dose &amp; you forgot to have your previous dose, you should take next dose on time skipping the previous dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In case I take overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ascorbic acid does not store in our <\/span>body <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">if we take more of this vitamin, extra amount of it will be excreted into urine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">An overdose<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> of it interferes with tests for blood in the stool &amp; with the tests for sugar in diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of C-500:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is your health &amp; your money that <\/span>are<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> at the risk. You and your doctor are \u2013or should be working together to make you well and keep you healthy. So, never hesitate to discuss any issue with your doctor regarding the drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Inform your doctor if you are <\/span>using below<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> listed medicines because they can interact with Vitamin C-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Amygdalin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Indinavir<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you have a problem with drinking or drugs, talk about it with your doctor to manage it. There are many ways to help you conquer such a problem because alcohols or drugs of abuse defeat the purpose of many drugs. Check with your doctor before you begin, stop, or change the amount of any drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and food habits you must follow when on C-500:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is necessary to have a balanced diet for a good health. If you think that you are not getting vitamins &amp; mineral in your diet, you must ask your medical health care provider about the dietary supplements that may complete the requirement of some specific mineral or vitamins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vitamin C is found particularly in citrus fruits like grapefruit, oranges, and lemons, green vegetables such as- cabbage, peppers, and broccoli as well as in tomatoes or potatoes. You must increase the intake of them in your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Remember: vitamins are not the ultimate source that is needed for a good diet; on the other hand your body requires other substances like carbohydrates, protein &amp; fat to get energy. Vitamins cannot work in the absence of other foods.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How safe is C-500 for pregnant women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is not clear whether it is good to use Ascorbic acid during pregnancy or not. Well, Ascorbic acid is prescribed during pregnancy if the benefits are more than risks. It is found that high doses of it during pregnancy may cause conditional scurvy in infants just after birth. Better you consult your doctor about Vitamin C when you are pregnant or expecting to be pregnant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is found that ascorbic acid is passed into breast milk but the effect in the nursing infant is not known. So, you must talk to your medical <\/span>health care<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> professional whether to use ascorbic acid or not during breastfeeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions possible due to prolonged use of C-500:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">As we know if a medicine is ingested for a long time, it makes our body almost dependent on it. Changes in the dosages of medicines affect the functioning of the body. So, use the drug just as directed by your medical healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of C-500:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">C 500 is available into many forms like Tablet, Powder for Solution, Powder for Suspension, Liquid,\u00a0 Tablet, Extended Release, Syrup,\u00a0 Powder, Granule, Capsule (Liquid Filled), Capsule (Extended Release),\u00a0 Solution, Wafer,\u00a0 Capsule,\u00a0 Tablet (Chewable) etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You can get C <\/span>500 at<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> any medical store.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0 C -500 Category: Vitamins Generic Name: Ascorbic Acid Group: Vitamins Introduction and Quick information: Vitamins are the compounds that are required in small amount &amp; are found\u00a0naturally in food items as well. Ascorbic acid is also called as Vitamin C. 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