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Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's

Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

About Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's

Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to boost immunity and helps the body fight against various infections. Immunity is termed as the capability to resist a disease/an infection by preventing the development of harmful microorganisms or counteracting its effects.

Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's is a combination of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), and Zinc. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and an antioxidant that prevents cell damage. It enhances iron absorption from foods and boosts immunity. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. It is essential for vision, fighting against rhinoviruses (that cause the common cold), immune function, bone metabolism, taste, wound healing, insulin production, blood clotting, and thyroid function.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects are not common to everyone and usually do not require medical attention. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor. 

Let your doctor know if you use any other medications, including vitamins, before starting Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's. Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's or other medicines. Brief your medical history to the doctor before starting Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's. Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. It is advised to limit alcohol intake to get the maximum benefits of Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's.

Uses of Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's

Immunity booster and nutritional supplement.

Medicinal Benefits

Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's supports the immune system to fight against various diseases and prevents nutritional deficiencies. It is composed of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), and Zinc. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that prevents cell damage and boosts immunity. It prevents scurvy, a condition caused due to low Vitamin C levels in the body that causes anaemia, rashes, weakness, and fatigue. Vitamin D3 is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It also reduces inflammation and promotes neuromuscular and immune functions. Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. It is essential for vision, fighting against rhinoviruses (that cause the common cold), immune function, bone metabolism, taste, wound healing, insulin production, blood clotting, and thyroid function.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Chewable tablet: Take the chewable tablet by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing.Effervescent tablet: Dissolve the effervescent tablet in half a glass of water. Drink the solution immediately.Oral Liquid/Syrup: Measure the recommended dose with a measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper and take it as advised by the doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting 

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases before starting Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's. It is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's. Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor. Do not store Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's above 25°C.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's may interact with antibiotics (minocycline, tetracycline, demeclocycline, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin), antirheumatics (penicillamine), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), and water pills (amiloride).

Drug-Food Interaction: It is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's should be used with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases. Please seek medical advice if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • MINOCYCLINE
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • DEMECLOCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • NORFLOXACIN
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • CISPLATIN
  • AMILORIDE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
  • Include zinc-rich sources like meat, shellfish, legumes, hemp seeds, nuts, eggs, dairy products, whole grains, potatoes, kale, and dark chocolate in your diet.
  • Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
  • Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption into the body.

Special Advise

Vitamin C may interfere with specific lab tests like urine glucose and cholesterol tests. Hence, please let your doctor and the laboratory staff know that your use Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's before undergoing any medical examinations.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Weak immune system: A person with a weak immune system has a higher risk of developing infections frequently. Immunity is termed the capability to resist a disease/an infection by preventing the development of harmful microorganisms or counteracting its effects. People with a weak immune system are easily prone to various diseases like skin infections, pneumonia, autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, and anaemia. Treatment includes a well-balanced diet, regular exercise, nutritional supplements, and managing stress.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - VIT0944

FAQs

Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's is a dietary supplement that strengthens the immune system and treats nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, and Zinc. When you lack these vitamins and minerals in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's helps in normalising these deficient levels
Zinc deficiency is caused when you don't have enough zinc levels in your body. You can include natural zinc sources like meat, shellfish, legumes, hemp seeds, nuts, eggs, dairy products, whole grains, potatoes, kale, and dark chocolate in your diet for treating zinc deficiency. If you still have low levels of zinc, please consult your doctor for zinc supplements.
Zinc in Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's and other antibiotics.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's to avail the maximum benefits of the medicine.

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Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, use this medicine only when advised by your doctor. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to conceive before starting Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Not applicable

No interactions found or established.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking this medicine.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's if you have any kidney diseases.

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Children

Consult your doctor

The doctor will decide the dosage of Algen's Vitamin-C Chewable Tablet 15's based on the child's age and weight.

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