Zinc-C 125g

Descriptions:

Zinc-C Powder contains vitamins and minerals to reduce symptoms of mild upper respiratory tract infections including colds and flu.

Indications

• Reduces symptoms of mild upper respiratory tract infections including colds and flus
• Relief of the symptoms of mild upper respiratory infections and cold including sneezing, nasal congestion, coughs
• Supports healthy immune function
• Supports wound healing, or to support healthy tissue repair

Dose:

Adults: Take 5 grams of powder (1 level scoop) mixed in 200 mL of water or juice, 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with food.

Ingredients:

Excipients

Beetroot, citric acid, colloidal anhydrous silica, glycine, maltodextrin, acacia, pea starch, water, sodium alginate, thaumatin, berry flavour, stevia rebaudiana.

Allergen Information

No Added: Gluten, soya bean, milk, lactose, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacea, egg, sesame seeds or artificial colours.

Vegan friendly

Warning:

1. The product should be stopped if the patient experiences tingling, burning, or numbness. [Contains vitamin B6]
2. It contains zinc which may be dangerous if taken in large amounts or for a long period
3. This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. Therefore, a daily dose of 150 mcg for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.
4. Large doses of vitamin C may cause gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea or diarrhoea in sensitive individuals (due to the osmotic effects of unabsorbed ascorbic acid)
5. Caution with kidney stones - long-term supplementation with vitamin C may increase the risk of kidney stones in men
6. Vitamin C increases iron absorption - caution in patients with haemochromatosis.
7. Lysine can increase calcium absorption: caution in hypercalcaemia
8. Lysine can reduce gall bladder motility: caution in cases of sluggish gall bladder function
9. Manganese toxicity can cause neurological symptoms
10. Caution in patients with increased absorption or decreased excretion: children, chronic liver disease, iron-deficient patients
11. If taking tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, or bisphosphonates (osteoporosis drugs), separate doses by at least two hours
12. Contains sugars (418 mg naturally present per 5 g dose) and trace amounts of sulphur dioxide and phenylalanine
13. Vitamin and/or mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet
14. Not to be used in children under two years of age without medical advice
15. Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia
16. If patient symptoms persist, seek additional professional advice.