C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called nutritional supplements used to prevent and treat nutritional deficiencies and vitamin C deficiency. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases.

C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet contains Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that works by increasing vitamin C levels in the body. Thus, it helps in treating vitamin C deficiency.

Take C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet as suggested. You are advised to take C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet for as long as your doctor has advised it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, nausea, stomach upset, heartburn, or stomach cramps. Most of these side effects of C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Ascorbic acid or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet should be used in children only if suggested by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet . If you have any kidney problem, inform your doctor before taking C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet .

C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet contains Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that works by increasing vitamin C levels in the body. Thus, it helps in treating scurvy (a condition due to a severe lack of vitamin C in the diet) and other conditions caused by vitamin C deficiency.

• Nause
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach upset
• Heartburn
• Stomach cramps

If you are allergic to C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet should be used in children only if suggested by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet . Inform your doctor if you are taking any vitamins, OTC medicines or herbal products. If you have kidney disease, hematochromatosis (hereditary iron overload disorder) or glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency, inform your doctor before taking C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have a history of kidney stones or other kidney diseases, hematochromatosis (hereditary iron overload disorder) or glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency, inform your doctor before taking C 500 Orange Chewable Tablet .

• Eat vitamin C-rich foods such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries, blackcurrants, oranges and peppers.
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Eat a healthy diet and do regular physical exercise.
• Limit junk food items from the outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.
• Quit smoking and avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough food nutrients. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases. Sometimes, your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems, such as a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.