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Rhea Ascorbic Acid + Zinc

Rhea Ascorbic Acid + Zinc

Manufacturer:

Interphil

Distributor:

Philusa
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Ascorbic acid 500 mg (equiv to Ca ascorbate 554 mg), Zn 4.3 mg (equiv to Zn gluconate 30 mg)
Indications/Uses
Treatment & prevention of vit C & Zn deficiency.
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Overdosage
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Administration
May be taken with or without food: Best taken w/ meals.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ hyperoxaluria. Hemolysis in patients w/ G6PD deficiency.
Adverse Reactions
Ascorbic acid: Diarrhea & other GI disturbance; hyperoxaluria. Oral Zn gluconate: GI including abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastric irritation & gastritis.
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Drug Interactions
Zn: Reduced absorption by Fe supplements, penicillamine, P-containing prep, tetracyclines & some dietary constituents eg, phytates. Reduced absorption of Cu, fluoroquinolones, Fe, penicillamine & tetracyclines.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Vitamins &/or Minerals
ATC Classification
A11GB - Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), combinations ; Used as dietary supplements.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Rhea Ascorbic Acid + Zinc cap
Packing/Price
30's (P157.5/box)
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