C-500, C-Time w/Rose Hips, Mega-C, Nature's Blend Vitamin C, One-Gram C, PharmAssure Vitamin C, Sunkist Vitamin C, Sunmark Chewable C, Vitamin C AvPak, Vitamin C with Acerola, Vitamin C250
Generic Names:
Vitamin C
Uses:
Helps patients who do not have enough vitamin C in the body. It is sometimes used to add acidity to the urine.
Therapeutic Classes:
Calcium Supplement, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula
Forms:
Tablet, Powder, Chewable Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Long Acting Capsule, Liquid
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Fruity C used for?
What form(s) does Fruity C come in
Tablet
Powder
Chewable Tablet
Long Acting Tablet
Long Acting Capsule
Liquid
What are common Fruity C doses?
Bottle 150 tablets chewable
How to take Fruity C
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Always follow the dose instructions on the label if you take this medicine in over-the-counter form.
May be taken with or without food.
Swallow the tablet or capsule whole, do not chew or crush.
Chew the chewable tablet and swallow.
Carefully measure the oral liquid using a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, or with the dropper that comes with the medicine. This medicine may either be mixed with foods such as cereal and fruit juice, or be dropped into the mouth.
What to do if you miss a dose of Fruity C
Try not to miss any doses; however, it is usually not a problem if you miss one or two doses.
Keep all medicine away from children.
Fruity C contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Fruity C warnings
Check with your doctor before taking vitamin C if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any medical problems.
Ascorbic acid may interfere with tests that measure sugar in the urine of patients with diabetes.
Fruity C interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking a blood thinner, such as Coumadin®.
Ascorbic acid may interfere with tests that measure sugar in the urine of patients with diabetes.
