Poten-Cee Sugar Coated

Ascorbic acid.

POTEN-CEE Sugar-coated Tablet is a yellow, convex, round-shaped, sugar-coated tablet.
Each tablet contains 500 mg of Ascorbic acid or Vitamin C.

This medicine contains Ascorbic acid or Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development. This vitamin is required for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body. It is necessary to form collagen, an important protein used to make skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C is essential for wound healing and for the repair and maintenance of cartilages, bones, and teeth.
Vitamin C is also one of the many antioxidants - nutrients that block some of the damage caused by free radicals. Antioxidants also help reduce the damage to the body caused by toxic chemicals and pollutants such as cigarette smoke, food preservatives, etc. Vitamin C is also a co-factor in many biological processes especially in iron metabolism, resistance to infection, and in cellular respiration.

Ascorbic acid (POTEN-CEE) is used for the prevention and treatment of Vitamin C deficiency.

For regular Vitamin C supplementation: Take 1 tablet daily.
For increased resistance against colds and flu: Take 2-3 tablets daily.
The physician may prescribe a different dose for the patient according to his assessment.
Missed dose: If the patient misses a dose, the patient may take it as soon as the patient remembers. However, if the patient remembers it at a time that is already close to the next dose, just skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled. Do not take two doses of the medicine at the same time.

If the patient takes too much Ascorbic acid, the patient may experience signs and symptoms of toxicity like nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhea, flushing of the face, headache, fatigue and disturbed sleep.
What to do when the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage: If the patient has taken more than the recommended dose of the medicine and the patient is experiencing adverse symptoms, it would be best to seek medical attention immediately.

Do not take the medicine if patient is allergic to Ascorbic acid or to any of the product's components.

The patient should consult a doctor before taking the medicine, if the patient has hyperoxaluria (an excessive excretion of oxalate in the urine) or a condition known as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
When should the patient consult a doctor: If the symptoms persist or worsen after a few days of taking the medicine, or if the patient believes that he/she is experiencing an adverse reaction to the medicine, it would be best to consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Vitamin C toxicity is very rare, because the body cannot store the vitamin and immediately excretes it in urine. However, if the patient takes amounts greater than 2,000 mg/day the patient may experience stomach upset and diarrhea. The daily use of high doses may lead to the formation of oxalate stones in the kidneys. The patient may also experience disturbed water and electrolyte balance in the body, increased hemolysis (breaking-up of red blood cells), increased calcium in the kidneys and suppression of cobalamine (Vitamin B₁₂) activity. If the patient has a condition called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, taking too much Vitamin C can cause hemolysis which may cause the patient to feel tired, or dizzy, or even cause the patient to be anemic. In some rare cases, the patient may experience painful urination or pink/bloody urine. If any of these effects persist, tell a doctor immediately. For women who take high doses of Vitamin C during pregnancy, the babies may develop a condition known as 'rebound scurvy' in which upon delivery, the baby's intake of Vitamin C drops leading to symptoms of scurvy and requiring immediate Vitamin C supplementation.
ADR reporting statement: At the first sign of any adverse drug reactions, seek medical attention immediately.

Concurrent intake of more than 200 mg of Ascorbic acid per 300 mg of elemental iron would increase absorption of iron from the intestines. Increased urinary excretion of Ascorbic acid and decreased excretion of aspirin occur when the patient takes these drugs together. Taking Ascorbic acid with paracetamol can prolong the presence of paracetamol in the blood. Ascorbic acid is not compatible in solution with drugs like aminophylline, bleomycin, erythromycin, lactobionate, nafcillin, sodium nitrofurantoin, conjugated estrogens, sodium bicarbonate, sulfafurazole, diethanolamine, chloramphenicol sodium succinate, chlorothiazide sodium and hydrocortisone sodium succinate. Ascorbic acid has also been reported to interfere with blood thinning treatments. The patient should consult a doctor for advice before taking Ascorbic acid if the patient is taking any of the previously mentioned medications.

The patient should keep this medicine at temperatures not exceeding 30°C and protect it from heat and direct sunlight.

Vitamin C

A11GA - Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), plain ; Used as dietary supplements.

Non-Rx