Citro-C Tablets

Composition

Each tablet contains Ascorbic Acid � 100mg

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Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen and intercellular material. Humans are unable to form their own ascorbic acid and therefore need dietary supplementation.
Deficiency of Vitamin C leads to the development of scurvy, anaemia, and slow healing of wounds.

Indications

CITRO-C is taken daily to supply the required amount of ascorbic acid needed in the body and to prevent or treat the characteristic symptoms associated with Vitamin C deficiency. CITRO-C also produces a reduction in the severity of colds, promotes would healing, and prevents anaemia.

Dosage and Administration

One or two tablets of CITRO C can be taken several times in a day up to a maximum of 10 tablets per day, or as directed by a physician. The tablets can be chewed, sucked or swallowed.

Warnings/Precautions

In patients with renal impairment, very large doses of Ascorbic Acid may result in excessive urinary excretion of oxalate, and the formation of renal calcium oxalate crystals.

Side Effects

Ascorbic acid is generally well tolerated. However, taking very large doses may cause irritation of the stomach, tongue and mouth.

Presentation

CITRO-C tablets are packaged in double-layer aluminium strip foils with 10 tablets per strip
Each packet contains 30 strips of tablets.

Storage

CITRO C tablets should be stored below 300C. Direct contact of the tablets with moisture, excessive heat or light should be avoided.