Vitamin C+vitamin E
About
Vitamin C+vitamin E belongs to a class of 'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It boosts immunity and prevents the risk of various diseases. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food. It could lead to various health problems, including defective bone growth, anaemia, skin disorders, digestive issues, nerve disorders, and dementia (memory loss).
Vitamin C+vitamin E contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) and Vitamin E (Tocopherol). Vitamin C strengthens the immune system and protects the body against various infections. It helps maintain healthy skin, bones, blood vessels, and cartilage. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. When too many free radicals accumulate in the body, it leads to various complications and diseases. Vitamin C+vitamin E protects the cells from damage caused by free radicals. It also lowers the risk of chronic diseases.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, Vitamin C+vitamin E may cause side effects like headache, nausea, heartburn, diarrhoea, and fatigue. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases before starting Vitamin C+vitamin E. It is essential to seek medical advice before starting Vitamin C+vitamin E if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is advised to avoid or limit alcohol consumption since it may affect nutrient absorption. Vitamin C+vitamin E does not usually interfere with your driving ability. Vitamin C+vitamin E should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.
Uses of Vitamin C+vitamin E
Medicinal Benefits
Vitamin C+vitamin E contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) and Vitamin E (Tocopherol). Vitamin C strengthens the immune system and protects the body against various infections. It helps maintain healthy skin, bones, blood vessels, and cartilage. Vitamin E is an anti-inflammatory agent that may decrease heart disease risk, certain cancers, vision problems, and brain disorders. Vitamin C+vitamin E protects the cells from free radical damage and lowers the risk of chronic diseases.
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Side Effects of Vitamin C+vitamin E
- Headache
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any medicines. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases before starting Vitamin C+vitamin E. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before starting the supplement. Drinking alcohol may hinder the absorption of vitamins; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake during the course. Please consult your doctor before giving this supplement to children.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Vitamin C+vitamin E may interact with antacids, blood thinners (warfarin), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), thyroid medication (levothyroxine), and antipsychotics (fluphenazine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid/limit alcohol intake to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Vitamin C+vitamin E should be used cautiously in heart, liver or kidney diseases and allergic reactions to medicines.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionDrinking alcohol may affect the absorption of vitamins; therefore, it is advised to limit or avoid consuming alcohol while being treated with Vitamin C+vitamin E. For more information, please seek medical advice.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorVitamin C+vitamin E can be used in pregnancy if recommended by a doctor. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is not known how Vitamin C+vitamin E affects breastfed infants. Please consult your doctor before taking Vitamin C+vitamin E if you are a nursing mother.
Driving
not applicableVitamin C+vitamin E usually does not interfere with your driving ability. However, please consult your doctor if you notice any side effects that affect your mental ability while using Vitamin C+vitamin E.
Liver
consult your doctorGenerally, Vitamin C+vitamin E is safe to be used in patients with liver impairment. However, if you have liver problems, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Kidney
consult your doctorGenerally, Vitamin C+vitamin E is safe to be used in patients with kidney problems. However, if you have a kidney disease, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Children
cautionVitamin C+vitamin E should be used for children only when recommended by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Maintain proper weight by following a healthy and well-balanced diet.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Exercise regularly and try to avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.
- Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain antioxidants.
- Add vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers to your diet.
- Include vitamin E sources like wheat-germ oil, peanut oil, olive oil, nuts, seeds, whole grains, milk, spinach, Swiss chard, red peppers, and avocados in your daily food intake.
- Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
- Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods. Drink plenty of water.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins 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 E is a nutritional supplement that consists of Vitamin C and Vitamin E. It works by replenishing the low vitamin levels in the body, thus treating nutritional deficiencies and the associated problems. It also boosts immune function and prevents various infections.
Avoid taking more than one multivitamin product concomitantly unless advised by the doctor. Taking similar nutritional supplements simultaneously can lead to a vitamin overdose or other side effects.
Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid may increase the absorption of aluminium from antacids. Hence it is advised to take Vitamin C+vitamin E two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
