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C Star 500 Chewable Tablet 30's

C Star 500 Chewable Tablet 30's

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Synonym

VITAMIN C

Manufacturer/Marketer

Alka Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About C Star 500 Chewable Tablet

C Star 500 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 Star 500 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 Star 500 Chewable Tablet as suggested. You are advised to take C Star 500 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 Star 500 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 Star 500 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 Star 500 Chewable Tablet . If you have any kidney problem, inform your doctor before taking C Star 500 Chewable Tablet .

Uses of C Star 500 Chewable Tablet

C Star 500 Chewable Tablet is used to manage Vitamin C deficiency

Medicinal Benefits

C Star 500 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.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of C Star 500 Chewable Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to C Star 500 Chewable Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. C Star 500 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 Star 500 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 Star 500 Chewable Tablet .

Drug Interactions

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 Star 500 Chewable Tablet .

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of C Star 500 Chewable Tablet with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using C Star 500 Chewable Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. C Star 500 Chewable Tablet is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

C Star 500 Chewable Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Safe if suggested

If you have any concerns regarding the use of C Star 500 Chewable Tablet in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Take C Star 500 Chewable Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

C Star 500 Chewable Tablet should be used with caution in children if suggested by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

4-114/31/1, Ravinder Nagar, Ramanthapur, Hyderabad-500013, Telangana, India
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FAQs

C Star 500 Chewable Tablet is used to treat Vitamin C deficiency.
C Star 500 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.
C Star 500 Chewable Tablet may cause dehydration if taken in high doses. Therefore, it is advised to drink plenty of fluids while taking C Star 500 Chewable Tablet to avoid such side effects.
You are recommended to avoid smoking while taking C Star 500 Chewable Tablet as it may decrease the effectiveness of C Star 500 Chewable Tablet .
C Star 500 Chewable Tablet may interfere with urine glucose test giving false-positive results. Therefore, if you are about to undergo any laboratory tests, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking C Star 500 Chewable Tablet .
You are not recommended to stop taking C Star 500 Chewable Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, take C Star 500 Chewable Tablet for as long as your doctor has suggested it and if you experience any difficulty while taking C Star 500 Chewable Tablet , please consult your doctor.
C Star 500 Chewable Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney stones as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems before taking C Star 500 Chewable Tablet .

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