Jongkundang Vitamin C Gold Tablet 1000mg (Ascorbic Acid 97% Granules)

Adult dose

As Ascorbic Acid, typically 500–1000mg is taken once a day or divided into several doses. Take with plenty of water.

This medicine should not be taken by individuals allergic to specific ingredients. Additionally, patients with hyperoxaluria, who excrete excessive oxalates in urine, patients with thalassemia, gout, or cystinuria should not take this medication. Patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency should exercise caution as high dosages may cause red blood cell destruction. Those with kidney oxalate stones should not take more than 1 gram per day. During treatment, pregnant individuals should be cautious as high dosages may be harmful to the neonate. It is recommended to avoid excessive drinking and smoking. This medication should be taken with plenty of water, and patients should not lie down immediately after taking it to prevent esophagitis. Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have kidney stones, or are on oral anticoagulants should consult a healthcare professional before taking. It is also crucial to inform about any other medications being taken as there may be interactions. Smokers and chronic alcohol users also need to consult before taking. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, facial flushing, headache, or insomnia occur, consumption should be stopped immediately, and a healthcare professional should be consulted. Caution is advised as excessive intake may lead to kidney stones or uric acid precipitation. Follow the prescribed dosage and frequency; supervision by a guardian is required when administering to children. If symptoms do not improve after a month of use, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional. Additionally, this medication may affect blood sugar test results, so keep that in mind. When storing, keep it out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store in a cool, dry place. It is best not to transfer to another container to maintain quality.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• heartburn
• facial flushing
• headache
• insomnia
• kidney stones
• acidification of urine
• precipitation of oxalate stones

Drug interactions

This medication should be taken with caution when combined with oral anticoagulants (coumarin derivatives), salicylic acid, aspirin, iron preparations, phenytoin, some antiepileptics, oral contraceptives containing estrogen, tetracycline antibiotics, fluphenazine, orlistat, barbiturates, and corticosteroids. Consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is recommended.

Food interactions

This medication should avoid excessive drinking or smoking.

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, the medication is best stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White oblong tablet

Package unit

200 tablets/box[(100 tablets(10 tablets/PTPX10)X2)]