Ascorbic Acid (Oral Route)

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Precautions

Vitamin C is not stored in the body. If you take more than you need, the extra vitamin C will pass into your urine. Very large doses may also interfere with tests for sugar in diabetics and with tests for blood in the stool.

Side Effects Proper Use
DR601783 Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 1, 2012

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