This product is a yellowish to brown crystalline powder contained in an orange body/orange cap capsule #0 EGC.
Ascorbic Acid 500 mg (equivalent to 562.50 mg Sodium Ascorbate) + Zinc 12 mg (equivalent to 32.93 mg Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate) Capsule.
Other ingredient: Sodium Stearyl Fumarate.
This nutritional supplement is for the treatment and prevention of Vitamin C and Zinc deficiencies.
Orally. One capsule once a day or as prescribed by a physician.
Missed dose: Take the missed dose as soon as remembered. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.
Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Signs and Symptoms of Overdose: Vitamin C: Prolonged intake of Vitamin C in excess of 2 g/day may lead to nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea and nose bleeds.
Zinc: Rare occurrences of acute zinc poisoning have been reported. The toxicity signs observed after ingestion of high doses (4 to 6 grams) include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, metallic taste and lethargy (sleepiness).
What to do when the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage: If the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage and is feeling any symptoms of suspected drug overdose, consult a physician.
Do not take this medicine if the patient is allergic to any component of the product.
Ask the doctor before use if the patient is on a sodium restricted diet.
Do not take more than the recommended dose.
When to consult a doctor: If any undesirable effect occurs.
If also taking other medications.
Pregnant and lactating mothers.
Vitamin C: Is usually well tolerated. However, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal cramps, fatigue, flushing, insomnia and sleepiness have been reported with high doses of Vitamin C, particularly Ascorbic Acid (i.e., 1 g or more daily).
Zinc: Gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and vomiting are seen with doses of elemental zinc greater than 30 mg.
The amount of nutrients in the product is not expected to interact with food or other medicines.
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
A11GB - Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), combinations ; Used as dietary supplements.