Vitamin C Chewable Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet Information

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Vitamin C Deficiency. Secondary and off-label uses of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Vitamin C Chewable Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Vitamin C Chewable Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Vitamin C Chewable Tablet related warnings section.

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Vitamin C Chewable Tablet in conditions like Kidney Stone.

Drug reaction of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Vitamin C Chewable Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet Benefits & Uses
Vitamin C Chewable Tablet Dosage & How to Take
Vitamin C Chewable Tablet Side Effects
Vitamin C Chewable Tablet Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet with Other Drugs
Vitamin C Chewable Tablet Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Vitamin C Chewable Tablet
Vitamin C Chewable Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet Benefits

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Vitamin C Deficiency

Other Benefits

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet Side Effects

No side effects of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using Vitamin C Chewable Tablet.

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet can cause unwanted effects on pregnant women. If you experience any such side effects, stop taking Vitamin C Chewable Tablet right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Safe
Is the use of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet on the Kidneys?

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet has very mild side effects on the kidney.

Safe
What is the effect of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet on liver have been reported.

Safe
What is the effect of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet rarely affect the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vitamin C Chewable Tablet with Other Drugs

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Doxepin

Imipramine

Amitriptyline

Mild

Warfarin

Vitamin C Chewable Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vitamin C Chewable Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Stone

Frequently asked Questions about Vitamin C Chewable Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

How long can I take Vitamin C ?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Vitamin C should be taken as long as it prescribed by your doctor. One must not take less or more number of doses as that could cause detrimental effects on the health. One should follow the instructions of the doctor completely.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Vitamin C good for skin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Vitamin C is good for the skin. It plays multiple roles such as promotion of collagen formation, scavenging and disposal of free radicals such as those in environmental pollution and those that develop after an exposure to the ultraviolet radiations, decreases the synthesis of melanin (hence used for the treatment of hyperpigmentation in melasma and age spots), prevention of skin aging, dry skin and wrinkles. It also helps in wound healing and reduces the raised scar formation.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Vitamin C

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Vitamin C is available as an injection, drops, lozenges, syrup, and chewable tablets. Based on your condition, your doctor will design your dosing schedule. It is important to follow the instructions of your doctor completely. Vitamin C should be taken with food. The dose should be taken at around the same time every day so that you do not forget taking it.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Vitamin C important for hair growth?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Vitamin C is important for hair growth as it helps in the build-up of collagen which is an integral structural component of hair. Vitamin C also helps the body in the absorption of iron which is important for hair growth.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Vitamin C and calcium the same thing?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Vitamin C and calcium is two different things. While Vitamin C is a vitamin that is required for growth and repair, calcium is a mineral which is required for strong bones and teeth.