Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate
About Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate
Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to boost immunity and helps the body fight against various infections. It also helps treat nutritional deficiencies. Immunity is termed as the capability to resist disease or infection by preventing the development of harmful microorganisms or counteracting their effects. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food.
Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate is a combination of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), and Zinc sulphate. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and an antioxidant that prevents cell damage. It enhances iron absorption from foods and boosts immunity. Vitamin D helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralisation of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. Zinc sulphate 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. Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate 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 other vitamins, before starting Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate. Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate or other medicines. Brief your medical history to the doctor before starting Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate. Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate is safe to use in children when suggested by the doctor. It is advised to limit alcohol intake to get the maximum benefits of Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate.
Uses of Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate
Medicinal Benefits
Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate supports the immune system to fight against various diseases and prevents nutritional deficiencies. It is composed of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), and Zinc sulphate. 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 D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It also reduces inflammation and promotes neuromuscular and immune functions. Zinc sulphate 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
Storage
Side Effects of Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases before starting Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate. It is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate. Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate is safe to use in children when suggested by the doctor. Do not store Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate above 25°C.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate may interact with antibiotics (minocycline, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin), antirheumatics (penicillamine), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), and water pills (amiloride).
Drug-Food Interaction: It is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate should be used with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases. Please seek medical advice if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate to avail the maximum benefits of the medicine.
Pregnancy
cautionDuring pregnancy, use this medicine only when advised by your doctor. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to conceive before starting Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is not known if Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are a nursing mother.
Driving
not applicableNo interactions found or established.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking this medicine.
Kidney
cautionIt is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate if you have any kidney diseases.
Children
consult your doctorThe doctor will advise the dosage of Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate based on the child's age and weight.
Habit Forming
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 you are using Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate before undergoing any medical examinations.
Patients Concern
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 deficiencies: 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. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.
FAQs
Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate is a dietary supplement that strengthens the immune system and treats nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Zinc sulphate. When you lack these vitamins and minerals in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate helps in normalizing 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 Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Vitamin C+vitamin D+zinc Sulphate 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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