ImmunPro Prime

This product is an orange, elliptical, biconvex, film-coated tablet, plain on both sides.
Each film-coated tablet contains: Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 500 mg (as Sodium ascorbate, 562.43 mg), Zinc, elemental 10 mg (as Zinc sulfate monohydrate, 27.5 mg), Colecalciferol (Vitamin D₃) 1,000 IU.

This nutritional supplement contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C), zinc and colecalciferol (vitamin D₃) which together help boost the immune function.
Vitamin C and zinc also help the body's natural defense against damaging free radicals (antioxidant effect). Free radicals are highly reactive and unstable chemicals generated during normal body activities that require oxygen (e.g., respiration, digestion, blood circulation, immune system response, increased physical activity, etc.) and after exposure to UV light, cigarette smoke and various pollutants. (See table.)

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This nutritional supplement is used for the prevention and treatment of vitamin C, zinc and vitamin D deficiencies. It is also used for the maintenance and support of immune system function.

Adult Dose: Orally, 1 tablet once a day. Or, as directed by a doctor.
What Should the Patient Do If a Dose Is Missed: If the patient missed a dose, just take the next dose and the subsequent doses at the usual recommended schedule. Do not double the dose.

Signs and Symptoms of Overdosage: Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C): Prolonged intake of vitamin C in excess of 2 g per day may lead to nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and nose bleeds. Elevated serum glucose levels, gastrointestinal obstruction, and esophagitis have also been reported in those taking high oral doses of vitamin C.
Zinc: Signs of acute zinc toxicity (doses >200 mg daily) include gastrointestinal pain/cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, headache, lethargy (sleepiness), muscle pains, and fever.
Prolonged zinc supplementation may cause impairment of copper and iron status, and anemia at doses >50 mg/day; immune deficiency, reduced blood high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels, and gastric erosion at doses >150 mg daily.
Long-term (average 6.3 years) ingestion of supplemental zinc (80 mg/day) has also been linked to a significant increase in hospitalizations for urinary tract infections and kidney stones.
Colecalciferol (Vitamin D₃): Chronic ingestion of 50,000 to 100,000 IU (1.25 to 2.5 mg) of vitamin D per day may result in hypervitaminosis D. Signs and symptoms include hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, polyuria, weakness, lethargy (fatigue), and constipation.
What to Do When the Patient Has Taken More Than the Recommended Dosage: If the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage, consult a doctor or contact a poison control center right away.

If the patient is allergic to any ingredient in the product.
If the patient has hypervitaminosis D, nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), diseases or conditions resulting in hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels), hypercalciuria (high calcium levels in the urine) and severe kidney impairment.

Ask a doctor before use if the patient is on a sodium restricted diet. Each tablet contains 65 mg of sodium (as sodium ascorbate).
Do not take more than the recommended dose.
When to Consult a Doctor: If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking this medicine.
If any undesirable effect occurs.

The amount of nutrients in this medicine is relatively nontoxic and is usually well tolerated. However, undesirable effects may occur, particularly when the nutrients are used at high doses.
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C): Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Hemolysis [after large oral doses of ascorbic acid in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency].
Immune system disorders: Delayed-type allergic response.
Psychiatric disorders: Insomnia, sleepiness.
Nervous system disorders: Headache.
Vascular disorders: Flushing.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Abdominal cramps, diarrhea (at a dose of 1 g or more daily), esophagitis (rare), flatulent distention, gastric discomfort, heartburn, intestinal obstruction (rare), nausea, transient colic, vomiting.
Renal and urinary disorders: Increased urination (mild), kidney stone formation (associated with large dosages of ascorbic acid reportedly have been limited to individuals with preexisting renal disease).
Zinc: Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Anemia (abnormally low red blood cell count), blood cell microcytosis (condition where red blood cells are smaller than normal), neutropenia (abnormally low neutrophil count).
Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Disturbance of copper metabolism, loss of appetite, reduced iron function.
Psychiatric disorders: Drowsiness.
Nervous system disorders: Headache, metallic taste.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Abdominal pain/cramps, diarrhea, dyspepsia, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), gastrointestinal discomfort/irritation, nausea, vomiting.
Colecalciferol (Vitamin D₃): Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels).
Cardiac disorders: Cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat).
Gastrointestinal disorders: Constipation, nausea, vomiting.
Renal and urinary disorders: Hypercalciuria (high calcium levels in the urine), nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), nocturia (need to pass urine at night), polyuria (excessive urination).
General disorders and administration site conditions: Polydipsia (excessive thirst).

Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C): Antacids: Increased risk of aluminum toxicity has been noted with concomitant use; therefore, it is not recommended, especially in patients with renal insufficiency.
Aspirin: Concomitant intake may lead to increased urinary excretion of ascorbic acid and decreased excretion of aspirin.
Disulfiram: Prolonged administration of large doses (1 g daily) of vitamin C may interfere with the alcohol-disulfiram reaction.
Fluphenazine: Concomitant administration with vitamin C resulted in decreased fluphenazine plasma level.
Iron: Concomitant administration of more than 200 mg of vitamin C per 30 mg elemental iron increases absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract.
Paracetamol: Vitamin C increases the apparent half-life of paracetamol.
Zinc: Antibiotics: Zinc decreases the absorption of certain antibiotics such as quinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin) and tetracyclines (e.g., doxycycline, tetracycline). This medicine contains zinc and must be given at least 2 hours after or 6 hours before antibiotics.
Bisphosphonates: Concomitant intake of zinc and a bisphosphonate (e.g., alendronate, etidronate, risedronate) may decrease the absorption of both zinc and the bisphosphonate.
Cholesterol medicines: Additive effects are possible with concomitant administration; use with caution.
Copper or iron: Zinc inhibits the absorption of copper and iron. Administer zinc and copper or iron as far apart as possible.
Penicillamine: Zinc may reduce the absorption of penicillamine.
Food: Concomitant intake of zinc and caffeine or tea may reduce zinc absorption. Foods containing high levels of phosphorus, calcium (dairy), phytates (e.g., bran, brown bread), or folic acid may also reduce its absorption.
Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3): Anticonvulsants, cimetidine and thiazides: Concomitant use may decrease the effect of vitamin D.
Bile acid sequestrants (e.g. cholestyramine and colestipol), mineral oil and orlistat: Concomitant use may reduce the absorption of vitamin D.
Tell the doctor if the patient is taking other medicines, including herbal medicines and food supplements.

Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

Vitamins &/or Minerals

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