Blackmores Vitamin C 500mg Tab X 130

Reduces severity of colds and symptoms of allergic reactions.
What's It For?
Vitamin C can reduce the severity and duration of colds. May reduce the severity of the symptoms of allergic reactions, and assist wound healing. Helps in the metabolism of folic acid and B group vitamins and is also a powerful antioxidant.

Active Ingredients Per Tablet:
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 500 mg.



Special Features and Benefits:


Easy-to-swallow.
Mode of Action:
Vitamin C is involved in hundreds of biological process, the most important being in the manufacture of collagen, the major protein in the body. Collagen is a structural protein found in tissue, cartilage and tendons, and it helps to support blood vessels. Due to its structural role in collagen synthesis vitamin C is necessary for wound repair, healthy gums, prevention of bruising and to protect against infection.

Vitamin C is involved in the production of white blood cells and antibodies, and is therefore necessary for healthy immune function. The body?s requirement for vitamin C increases during times of stress.

Vitamin C is water-soluble and only small amounts are stored in the body after it is absorbed from the intestine. It is an antioxidant in water, and therefore helps to neutralise potentially harmful reactions in the blood and the watery fluid inside and outside the body?s cells.


Contraindications and Cautions:


If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.
Consult your healthcare professional before use if you have had renal calculi (kidney stones). Ascorbic acid may increase the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate calculi.
Always read the label. Use only as directed.
Side Effects:
None noted in the literature at the recommended dosage.

Medicine Interactions:
None noted in the literature at the recommended dosage.

Physical Description:
A yellow, capsule shaped tablet with opaque coating.

Dosage:


Adults - Take one tablet twice a day with meals or as professionally prescribed.

Children - For children 4 - 12 years we recommend Blackmores Multi or Cold Defence for Kids .


Size:
130 tablets,
350 tablets.

Companion Products:
Echinacea + Garlix - relieves colds and flu by reducing the severity and duration of symptoms.
B Complex - for nervous and digestive system support.