DESCRIPTION: Vitamin C is necessary for wound healing. It is needed for many functions in the body, including helping the body use carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Vitamin C also strengthens blood vessel walls. Claims that vitamin C is effective for preventing senility and the common cold, and for treating asthma, some mental problems, cancer, hardening of the arteries, allergies, eye ulcers, blood clots, gum disease, and pressure sores have not been proven. Although vitamin C is being used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer, there is not enough information to show that these uses are effective.

PRECAUTIONS: Blood problems, Diabetes mellitus, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, history of kidney stones.

SIDE EFFECTS: Side or lower back pain, Diarrhea; headache; increase in urination (mild), nausea or vomiting, stomach cramps.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

Adult and teenage—50 to 60 mg per day, Pregnant females—70 mg per day, Breast-feeding females—90 to 95 mg per day, Smokers—100 mg per day, Children 4 to 10 years of age—45 mg per day, Children birth to 3 years of age—30 to 40 mg per day.

To treat deficiency: Adults and teenagers—500 mg a day for at least 2 weeks, Children—100 to 300 mg a day for at least 2 weeks.

How Supplied: Each pack of Ruz-Vitamin C 500 mg powders contains 10 sachets in one box.

storage: Store at temperature below 30°C. Store away from heat and direct light.

Reference: Martindale 2005, Page 1460-1