What is Vitamin C: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

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.

Swallow the tablet or capsule whole, do not chew or crush.

Chew the chewable tablet and swallow.

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.

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.

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.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

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.

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.