Vital-C 1000 mg (Effervescent Tablet)

Indications

• Prevents & treats scurvy
• Helps in healing wounds & broken bones
• Helps to form collagen in connective tissues
• Aids in iron absorption & helps to treat anemia
• Contributes in production of hemoglobin & red blood cell in bone marrow
• Aids in preventing many types of viral and bacterial infections and potentiates the immune system
• Aids in the treatment & prevention of the common cold
• Promotes healthy capillaries, gums & teeth

Pharmacology

Essential nutrient required for tissue growth & repair, adrenal gland function, enhanced immunity & healthy gums; acts as an antioxidant, coenzyme, and supports healthy hair & skin

Dosage & Administration

• Oral tablet administration for prevention and treatment of scurvy and reduction of risk of stroke
• Oral sachet administration
• Parenteral administration for various conditions and wound healing

Potentially hazardous interactions

• Incompatibility in solution with certain drugs

Useful interactions

• Increases the apparent half-life of paracetamol
• Enhances iron absorption from the gastrointestinal tract

Side Effects

• Mega-doses may cause diarrhea, abdominal bloating, iron over-absorption, hyperoxaluria, hyperuricosuria, and harm to certain specific conditions; high doses in pregnant women may cause fetal abortion

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe in normal doses for pregnant women and during lactation, but high daily intake may cause abortion in pregnant women

Precautions & Warnings

• Ingestion of megadose during pregnancy can result in scurvy in neonates
• Mega-doses have been contraindicated for patients with hyperoxaluria
• Can give rise to false positive reactions in certain analytical tests for glucose, uric acid, creatine, and occult blood

Therapeutic Class

Vitamin-C Preparations

Storage Conditions

Should be stored in a dry place below 30˚C

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