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About VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's

VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to boost immunity and helps the body fight against various infections. VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's also helps treat nutritional deficiency. Immunity is termed as the capability to resist a disease/an infection by preventing the development of harmful microorganisms or counteracting its effects. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food.

VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's is a combination of Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and Zinc. Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin and an antioxidant that prevents cell damage. It enhances iron absorption from foods and boosts immunity. Zinc is an essential trace element and 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. VCZ 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 suggested and non-suggested medications, including other vitamins, before starting VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's. Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's or other medicines. Brief your medical history to the doctor before starting VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's. VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's should be used in children only when suggested by the doctor. It is advised to limit alcohol intake to get the maximum benefits of VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's.

Uses of VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's

Nutritional supplement and Immunity booster 

Medicinal Benefits

VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's enhances the immune system to fight against various diseases and prevents nutritional deficiency. It is composed of Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and Zinc. Ascorbic acid 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. 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. You can take it with or without food at regular intervals, as suggested by the doctor. 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 suggested amount 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 VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting 

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to VCZ 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 VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's. If you take antacids along with VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's, it is advised to take VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's two hours before or four hours after taking antacids since Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid may increase the absorption of aluminium from antacids. Also, Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics and can reduce their effectiveness. Hence, it is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's and other antibiotics. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's. It is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's. VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's is safe to use in children when suggested by the doctor. Do not store VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's above 25°C.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's may interact with antacids, antibiotics (minocycline, tetracycline, demeclocycline, ciprofloxacin), antirheumatics (penicillamine), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), water pills (amiloride), antipsychotics (fluphenazine), HIV/AIDS medication (amprenavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir), cholesterol-lowering drugs (atorvastatin, fluvastatin), and anticoagulants (warfarin).

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

Drug-Disease Interaction: VCZ 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
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • CISPLATIN
  • AMILORIDE
  • FLUPHENAZINE
  • AMPRENAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • FLUVASTATIN
  • WARFARIN

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.
  • Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption into the body.

Special Advise

VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's may interfere with lab tests. Hence, please let your doctor and the laboratory staff know that your use VCZ 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.

Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is lesser than the body's recommended requirement. It can lead to various health problems like a weak immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

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About VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's

VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to boost immunity and helps the body fight against various infections. VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's also helps treat nutritional deficiency. Immunity is termed as the capability to resist a disease/an infection by preventing the development of harmful microorganisms or counteracting its effects. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food.

VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's is a combination of Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and Zinc. Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin and an antioxidant that prevents cell damage. It enhances iron absorption from foods and boosts immunity. Zinc is an essential trace element and 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. VCZ 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 suggested and non-suggested medications, including other vitamins, before starting VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's. Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's or other medicines. Brief your medical history to the doctor before starting VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's. VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's should be used in children only when suggested by the doctor. It is advised to limit alcohol intake to get the maximum benefits of VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's.

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

Country of origin

India
Other Info - VCZ0003

FAQs

VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's is a dietary supplement that strengthens the immune system and treats nutritional deficiency. It consists of Ascorbic acid and Zinc. When you lack these components in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, VCZ 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 VCZ 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 VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's and other antibiotics.
Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid may increase the absorption of aluminium from antacids. Hence it is advised to take VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
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 VCZ 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 VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if VCZ 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

Safe if suggested

No interactions were 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 VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's if you have any kidney diseases.

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Children

Caution

VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's should be used in children only when advised by the doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's based on the child's age and weight.

Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:09 PM IST

Uses of VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's

Nutritional supplement and Immunity booster 

Medicinal Benefits

VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's enhances the immune system to fight against various diseases and prevents nutritional deficiency. It is composed of Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and Zinc. Ascorbic acid 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. 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.

Side Effects of VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting 

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food at regular intervals, as suggested by the doctor. 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 suggested amount 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

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to VCZ 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 VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's. If you take antacids along with VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's, it is advised to take VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's two hours before or four hours after taking antacids since Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid may increase the absorption of aluminium from antacids. Also, Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics and can reduce their effectiveness. Hence, it is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's and other antibiotics. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's. It is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's. VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's is safe to use in children when suggested by the doctor. Do not store VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's above 25°C.

Therapeutic Class

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • MINOCYCLINE
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • DEMECLOCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • CISPLATIN
  • AMILORIDE
  • FLUPHENAZINE
  • AMPRENAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • FLUVASTATIN
  • WARFARIN

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.
  • Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption into the body.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

VCZ Chewable Tablet 15's may interfere with lab tests. Hence, please let your doctor and the laboratory staff know that your use VCZ 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.

Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is lesser than the body's recommended requirement. It can lead to various health problems like a weak immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

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