Table 2 Baseline and follow-up vitamin C levels (μmol/l) according to treatment strategy
From: Adding an orange to the banana bag: vitamin C deficiency is common in alcohol use disorders
| Â | Baseline | Day 2 | Day 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
500 mg PO q 6 h (n = 14) | 22.4 ± 23.6 | 57.0 ± 26.2 | 91.2 ± 36.2 |
1.5 G IV then 500 PO q 6 h (n = 19) | 11.7 ± 13.9 | 119.4 ± 43.3 | 99.4 ± 31.8 |
1.5 IV daily (n = 8) | 9.8 ± 9.5 | 144.2 ± 54.3 | 169.7 ± 68.2 |
1.5 IV q 6 h (n = 6) | 23.3 ± 21.9 | 294.4 ± 82.8 | 317.8 ± 111.4 |