Vitamin C Plus Zinc (Multivitamins And Minerals)
This product contains the antioxidant ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and the mineral zinc.
It’s used as a dietary supplement to provide vitamins and minerals that your body doesn’t take in through foods alone.
Vitamin C and zinc play important roles in providing adequate nutrition and immune defense.
This supplement may be given to prevent or treat certain deficiencies caused by poor nutrition, different diseases, medications, or pregnancy.
Some people also take it to reduce the severity of symptoms associated with the common cold or to promote overall wellness, though there is no evidence that the average American needs to take these supplements to maintain or improve health.
Vitamin C plus zinc is typically sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) product.
uses
What is Vitamin C Plus Zinc (Multivitamins And Minerals) used for?
- Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Vitamin C Plus Zinc (Multivitamins And Minerals)?
You should not use multivitamins and minerals if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using multivitamins and minerals if you have health problems or use other medications.
Your dose needs may be different if you are pregnant. Some vitamins and minerals can harm an unborn baby if taken during pregnancy. You may need to use a prenatal vitamin specially formulated for pregnant women.
Ask a doctor before using multivitamins and minerals if you plan to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.
Do not allow a young child to use multivitamins with minerals without help from an adult.
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Side Effects
What are the side effects of Vitamin C Plus Zinc (Multivitamins And Minerals)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects may be more likely, or you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Vitamin C Plus Zinc (Multivitamins And Minerals) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Your dose needs may be different if you are pregnant. Some vitamins and minerals can harm an unborn baby if taken during pregnancy. You may need to use a prenatal vitamin specially formulated for pregnant women.
Ask a doctor before using multivitamins and minerals if you plan to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Vitamin C Plus Zinc (Multivitamins And Minerals)?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking other products that may contain similar ingredients.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Vitamin C Plus Zinc (Multivitamins And Minerals)?
Use Vitamin C Plus Zinc (Multivitamins And Minerals) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
If you choose to use multivitamins and minerals, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.
Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of multivitamins and minerals. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Taking more than your recommended dose will not make multivitamins and minerals more effective, and may cause serious side effects.
Use multivitamins and minerals regularly to get the most benefit.
Follow all storage instructions provided with multivitamins with minerals. Your pharmacist can provide more information about how to store multivitamins and minerals.
Take multivitamins and minerals as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose on Vitamin C Plus Zinc (Multivitamins And Minerals)?
What to Expect
If you’re taking vitamin C plus zinc to promote overall health, you might not notice any difference in how you feel. Too much zinc, when used intranasally, can cause side effects, such as loss of smell.
People who take vitamin C plus zinc to lessen the duration of a cold typically report fewer symptoms, such as a runny nose, over five days of treatment.
Additional Dosage Information
Your dosage of vitamin C plus zinc will depend on the formulation you take and your overall health.
Secondary Uses
Some people have touted the use of vitamin C plus zinc for treating health problems associated with COVID-19.
While the supplement may reduce symptoms of the common cold, scientists still aren’t certain how vitamin C plus zinc (together or alone) can benefit people with respiratory tract infections, such as COVID-19.
Studies are underway to determine if supplements, such as vitamin C plus zinc, can help in the fight against COVID-19.