Product Name

• Dr. E, Effervescent Tablets, Vitamin C & D + Zinc, Food Supplement - 20 Tabs

Scientific Name

• Vitamin C, D & Zinc, Effervescent Tablets

Category Of Dr. E, Vitamin C, D & Zinc, Effervescent Tablets

• Vitamins & Healthy Nutrition

Mechanism Of Action Of Dr. E, Vitamin C, D & Zinc, Effervescent Tablets

• Vitamin C stimulates neutrophil migration to the site of infection, enhances phagocytosis and oxidant generation, and microbial killing.
• Zinc is crucial for normal development and function of cells mediating nonspecific immunity such as neutrophils and natural killer cells.
• Necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair
• plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions thus act as a powerful antioxidant
• Necessary for many metabolic pathways including synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids
• plays a role in the conversion of folic acid to folinic acid

Therapeutic Indications Of Dr. E, Vitamin C, D & Zinc, Effervescent Tablets

• Vitamin C deficiency, called scurvy, causes bruising, gum and dental problems, dry hair and skin, and anemia.
• A powerful antioxidant that can strengthen your body’s natural defenses.
• Reduce cold symptoms & disease duration
• Reduce the risk of many chronic diseases as it has an antioxidant effect
• Vitamin C supplements can help improve the absorption of iron from the diet.

Method Of Administration Of Dr. E, Vitamin C, D & Zinc, Effervescent Tablets

• Completely dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of water.
• If any residue remains in the glass after drinking the liquid, add more water to the glass
•  Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.

• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Dr. E, Vitamin C, D & Zinc, Effervescent Tablets

• Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin & its side effect is uncommon but some people may suffer from:

1. Flushing
2. Flank pain
3. Faintness, headache
4. Diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precaution While Taking Dr. E, Vitamin C, D & Zinc, Effervescent Tablets

• Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Make sure to discuss the risks and benefits that the medication can impose on you and the baby when you are pregnant.
• Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice For Common Cold

• Since we cannot synthesize vitamin c in our body, it necessary to obtain it either as supplementary vitamin or from foods
• Foods rich in vitamin c:

1. citrus fruit, such as oranges and orange juice.
2. peppers.
3. strawberries.
4. blackcurrants.
5. broccoli.
6. potatoes.

• Foods rich in Zinc:

1. Avocados
2. Blackberries
3. Pomegranates
4. Raspberries
5. Guavas
6. Cantaloupes
7. peaches

• Fresh fruit and vegetables contain a sufficiently high amount of vitamin C. However, when stored for longer periods the vitamin C can be lost to varying degrees.
• The following Non-Pharmacological treatments may help to control cold:

1. Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids.
2. Try to breathe moist air. Use a humidifier or take a steamy shower.
3. Consume warm fluids (soup or tea) to provide relief for a stuffy nose and to loosen phlegm.
4. Eat a well-balanced diet. If you cannot, ensure you are getting enough nutrients by taking a daily multivitamin.

Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking Dr. E, Vitamin C, D & Zinc, Effervescent Tablets

• Do not take Vitamin C
• If you are allergic to Vitamin C, or any of the ingredients in this medicine.
• Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
• If you are taking other Vitamin C-containing products. Make sure not to exceed the dose
• Take special care with Vitamin C if you suffer from hereditary disorders of red blood cells (e. g. Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency), do not exceed the recommended dose (1000mg per day).
• if you take an increased dose of vitamin C over prolonged periods, a lack of vitamin C is possible when stopping the treatment as an increased intake may result in an increase in renal clearance of vitamin C.
• if you are at risk of recurring formation of kidney stones, you should not exceed a daily vitamin C-intake of 100 to 200 mg

Storage Conditions Of Dr. E, Vitamin C, D & Zinc, Effervescent Tablets

• do not store above 25°c
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Range

• The recommended dietary allowance of Vitamin C is:

1. Males: 90 mg/day
2. Females: 75 mg/day
3. Pregnant: 85 mg/day; not to exceed 2000 mg/day (80 mg if <18 years; not to exceed 1800 mg/day)
4. Nursing: 120 mg/day; not to exceed 2000 mg/day (115 mg if <18 years old; not to exceed 1800 mg/day)

• The recommended dietary allowance of Zinc is:

1. Males (>14 years): 11 mg/day
2. Females (>19 years): 8 mg/day
3. Pregnancy: (14-18 years old): 12 mg/day; (>19 years): 11 mg/day
4. Lactation: (14-18 years): 13 mg/day; (>19 years): 12 mg/day

For More Information About Vitamin C or Zinc

• Ask your physician or pharmacist 
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information about Vitamin C
• Vist Medscape at Information about Zinc
• Visit Drugbank at Information about Vitamin C
• Visit Drugs.com at Information about Vitamin C