VITAMIN C– ORAL AND IV ADMINISTRATION

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Vitamin C
Intravenous Vitamin C cannot be patented so there will be no race to initiate sodium ascorbate treatment in the USA. It is effective for pandemic viruses, hemorrhagic fever diseases, and is a viable addition for treating cancer. Some private practicing doctors will offer IV administration of sodium ascorbate in their clinics or offices. You cannot take enough vitamin C orally to substitute for an IV because of the bowel intolerance that will result. However, be sure to take vitamin C in whatever dose your individual body tolerates during times when contagious illnesses are a threat

ORAL VITAMIN C DOSAGES

An average basic dosage is 1000 mg. Many people orally take 1000 mg. 3 times daily with food. Persons with kidney problems may NOT be able to take vitamin C or in dosages higher than 1000 mg. No matter what illness you have, check with your pharmacist or doctor for any contradictions with either your health problem or medication you are taking to confirm you can supplement vitamin C.

IV VITAMIN C DOSAGES 

Here are the IV dosages you would want to receive and how it is done, in the event you need to know or find yourself seeking out treatment.

The IV dosage is 180 grams per 24 hour period. If in a private office or clinic, this is administered in about 6 hours. In a hospital, it is a 24 hour drip. If symptoms and fever are not reduced at this dosage, it should be increased. 180 grams will require 3 bottles of lactated Ringer’s D5W or 1/2NS with 60 grams of sodium ascorbate added per 8 hour period. Each bottle administered takes about 2 to 3 hours. Increasing the dosage as needed is administered until the fever breaks. After the fever breaks, begin reducing the rate of administration. Follow up after IV sodium ascorbate is discontinued, is to take oral vitamin C in highest level tolerable without it resulting in stomach distress or diarrhea. It is critical when taking larger than normal amounts of vitamin C by mouth, that you drink plenty of water and never allow yourself to become dehydrated.

There are many doctors who administer IV sodium ascorbate in the Denver area. There will be doctors here in the Springs, I do not know how but you should be able to find them by checking with your local health food stores or naturopathic doctors for a referral to receive treatment. This is not something you can do for yourself.

Here are two medical supply companies your doctor may contact if he/she is unable to secure it through their suppliers. 

Merit Pharmaceuticals, 2611 San
Fernando, Los Angeles, CA 90065,
For CA 800-696-3748
Out-of State 800-421-9657
To order the Sodium Ascorbate Fine Crystals

Please call Merit Customer Support at 800.421.9657. A live person will answer the phone and help you Monday – Friday 7am – 5:00pm PST. Or reach us by e-mail: solutions@meritpharm.com.

Wholesale Nutrition
915 S. San Tomas Equino Road
Campbell, CA 95008
order 800-325-2664 or FAX 408-867-6236