Zip-C Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ascorbic acid 500 mg (equiv to Na ascorbate 562.43 mg), Zn 10 mg (equiv to Zn gluconate 70 mg)

Indications/Uses

Treatment & prevention of vit C & Zn deficiencies.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 cap daily.

Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Patient on Na restricted diet.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting (≥1 g/day vit C & >40 mg Zn). Vit C (≥1 g/day): Heartburn, abdominal cramps, fatigue, flushing, insomnia, & sleepiness.

Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Vitamin C

ATC Classification

A11GB - Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), combinations ; Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zip-C cap

Packing/Price

30's (P162/box)

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