Pediatric Medicines – RiteMED for Kids (OTC) | RM ASCORBIC ACID 100MG SYRUP 120ML

What is this medicine used for?

For the treatment and prevention of ascorbic acid deficiency. 

How much and how often should you use this medicine?

Children: 2 to 6 years – 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoonful) 7 to 12 years – 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) Children and adults over 12 years: 5 ml to 10 ml  (1 to 2 teaspoonsful) to be taken once a day or as prescribed by the physician. 

Warnings and Precautions:

This product contains FD&C yellow #5 (Tartrazine which may cause allergic reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible persons. Should be given with care to patients with hyperoxaluria. 

Undesirable Effects:

Large doses are reported to cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal disturbances and are associated with the formation of renal calcium oxalate calculi.