| DRUG | SUPPLIED | DOSE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VITAMIN C (Paeds) (Ascorbic Acid) Mechanism of action: Vitamin supplement Ref: 44, 258, 259 Last update: 2022-09-12 |
tablet: 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg chewable tablet: 100 mg, 500 mg injection: 250 mg/mL |
Deficiency (Scurvy): Infants and Children: 100-300 mg/24 hr PO, IM, IV once daily or div. BID for 1 week, then 100 mg daily for 1-3 monthsAdults: 100-300 mg PO daily until stores replenished Burns >10% body surface: <3 yr 250 mg po BID>3 yr 500 mg po BID (Refer to Nutrition section of PICU Burn manual) |
Vitamin C content of multiple vitamins can be found in the Multivitamin section in References and Supplementary. Bioavailability decreases with higher doses. Standard Prescription: vitamin C__mg PO__(frequency) |