How it works
Vitamin C is involved in hundreds of biological processes, the most important being in the manufacture of collagen, the major protein in the body. Collagen is a structural protein found in tissue, cartilage and tendons, and it helps to support blood vessels. Due to its structural role in collagen synthesis vitamin C is necessary for wound repair, healthy gums, and prevention of bruising and to protect against infection.
Vitamin C is water-soluble and only small amounts are stored in the body after it is absorbed from the intestine. It is an antioxidant in water, and therefore helps to neutralise potentially harmful reactions in the blood and the watery fluid inside and outside the body’s cells.
Dosage
Adults - take one tablet twice daily, with meals or as professionally prescribed. At the early onset of symptoms the dose may be increased to 6 tablets per day.
Children (from 4 years to 12 years) - Take half a tablet twice daily, with meals or as professionally prescribed. Not recommended for children under 4 years.
Cautions
Consult your healthcare professional before use if you have had renal calculi (kidney stones). Ascorbic acid may increase the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate calculi.
Always read the label. Use only as directed.
Side Effects
None noted in the literature at recommended dosage
Active Ingredients Per Tablet
Ascorbic acid 200 mg
Calcium ascorbate 175 mg
Sodium ascorbate 200 mg
(equivalent to vitamin C 500mg)
Bioflavonoids 10 mg
Medicine interactions
In kidney failure should be separated by at least 2 hours from doses of aluminium-containing preparations. Ascorbic acid may increase the absorption of aluminium.
Physical description
An orange, round shaped tablet with break bar.
Size
50 tablets
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