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Vitamin C chewable tablets

Function and Efficacy

Vitamin C chewable tablets are involved in the formation of antibodies and collagen in the body, tissue repair (including certain redox reactions), the metabolism of phenylalanine, tyrosine, and folic acid, the utilization of iron and carbohydrates, the synthesis of fat and protein, as well as the maintenance of immune function, hydroxylation of 5-hydroxytryptamine, maintaining the integrity of blood vessels, and promoting the absorption of non-heme iron.

Ingredients

Vitamin C. Chemical name: L-ascorbic acid. Molecular formula: C6H8O6 Molecular weight: 176.13

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Ascorbic AcidIngredients

It is involved in the formation of antibodies and collagen in the body, tissue repair (including certain redox reactions), the metabolism of phenylalanine, tyrosine, and folic acid, the utilization of iron and carbohydrates, the synthesis of fat and protein, as well as the maintenance of immune function, hydroxylation of 5-hydroxytryptamine, maintaining the integrity of blood vessels, and promoting the absorption of non-heme iron.

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Appearance

Vitamin C chewable tablets are white, off-white or colored tablets with a slightly sweet and sour taste.

Indication

It is used to prevent scurvy and can also be used as an auxiliary treatment for various acute and chronic infectious diseases and purpura.

Usage and Dosage

Swallow after chewing. The usual dosage for adults is 1 tablet at a time, 3 times a day.

Adverse Reactions

1. Long-term use of 2-3 grams per day can cause scurvy after discontinuation of the drug, so it is advisable to gradually reduce the dosage and discontinue the drug. 2. Long-term use of large amounts of vitamin C can cause urate, cysteine or oxalate stones. 3. Overdose (daily dosage of more than 1 gram) can cause diarrhea, red and shiny skin, headache, frequent urination (daily dosage of more than 600 mg), nausea and vomiting, and stomach cramps. 4. Excessive use of chewable vitamin C tablets can damage tooth enamel.

Precautions

It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to this product.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Children must use under adult supervision. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: This product can pass through the placenta and be secreted into breast milk. If pregnant women take too much, it can induce scurvy in newborns. Precautions for the elderly: Not yet clear.

Drug Interactions

1 Oral administration of large doses of vitamin C can interfere with the anticoagulant effect of anticoagulants. 2 Combination with barbiturates or primidone can increase the excretion of vitamin C. 3 Sodium cellulose phosphate can promote the metabolism of vitamin C into oxalate. 4 Long-term or large-scale use of vitamin C can interfere with the effect of disulfiram on ethanol. 5 Salicylic acid can increase the excretion of vitamin C. 6 If used with other drugs at the same time, drug interactions may occur. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist for details.

Storage

Keep in a sealed container and away from light. The validity period is tentatively 24 months.

Packaging Specification

0.1g

Validity Period

24 months

Manufacturer

Sinopharm Medicine Holding Xingsha Pharmaceutical (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1998-12-30
  • Address:

    No. 36, Xinmei Road, Haicang District, Xiamen
  • Tax NO.:

    91350200155005287Q
  • Registered Funds:

    360 million yuan
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