Med-C 500 mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called nutritional supplements used to prevent and treat nutritional deficiencies and vitamin C deficiency. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases.

Med-C 500 mg Tablet contains Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that works by increasing vitamin C levels in the body. Thus, it helps in treating vitamin C deficiency.

Take Med-C 500 mg Tablet as suggested. You are advised to take Med-C 500 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has advised it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, nausea, stomach upset, heartburn, or stomach cramps. Most of these side effects of Med-C 500 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Ascorbic acid or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Med-C 500 mg Tablet should be used in children only if suggested by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Med-C 500 mg Tablet . If you have any kidney problem, inform your doctor before taking Med-C 500 mg Tablet .

Med-C 500 mg Tablet contains Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that works by increasing vitamin C levels in the body. Thus, it helps in treating scurvy (a condition due to severe lack of vitamin C in the diet) and other conditions caused due to vitamin C deficiency.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach upset
• Heartburn
• Stomach cramps

If you are allergic to Med-C 500 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Med-C 500 mg Tablet should be used in children only if suggested by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Med-C 500 mg Tablet . Inform your doctor if you are taking any vitamins, OTC medicines or herbal products. If you have kidney disease, hematochromatosis (hereditary iron overload disorder) or glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency, inform your doctor before taking Med-C 500 mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have a history of kidney stones or other kidney diseases, hematochromatosis (hereditary iron overload disorder) or glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency, inform your doctor before taking Med-C 500 mg Tablet .

• Eat vitamin C-rich foods such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries, blackcurrants, oranges and peppers.
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Eat a healthy diet and do regular physical exercise.
• Limit junk food items from the outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.
• Quit smoking and avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough food nutrients. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth and neurological diseases.