When you're feeling under the weather, what could taste better than a shot of refreshing tangy orange?

Chewable Vitamin C promotes healthy capillaries, gums and teeth and aids in iron absorption. It helps heal wounds and broken bones and treats anemia - especially iron-deficiency anemia - by increasing the absorption of iron from the intestines.

Vitamin C also plays a role in the formation of collagen in connective tissue and contributes to hemoglobin and red-blood-cell production in bone marrow. By boosting the immune system,Vitamin C prevents many types of viral and bacterial infections and is an ally in the treatment of the common cold.

Directions

Adults: Chew 1 to 4 tablets daily with food.

Benefits

• Promotes healthy capillaries, gums, and teeth
• Aids in iron absorption
• Helps heal wounds and broken bones
• Prevents and treats scurvy
• Helps treats anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, by increasing the absorption of iron from the intestines
• Helps form collagen in connective tissue
• Contributes to hemoglobin and red blood cell production in bone marrow
• Aids in preventing many types of viral and bacterial infections and generally potentiates the immune system
• Helps in the treatment and prevention of the common cold

Ingredient Information

Vitamin C 500 mg (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate); Supporting Botanical Blend 7 mg derived from: Rutin (Dimorphandra mollis, pod), Hesperidin Complex, (Citrus limon, Citrus paradisi, Citrus sinensis, rind). Lemon Bioflavonoids (Citrus limon, rind), providing 3% Hesperidin, Acerola Cherry (4:1) extract (Malpighia glabra, fruit), Rosehips (Rosa canina, fruit). Contains 100% Orange Fruit Solids.

Excipients: Dextrose, Natural Orange Flavour, Cellulose, Vegetable Stearic Acid, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Sucralose.

Restrictions

Drug Interactions: Mixed amphetamines, Propanolol (medication for high blood pressure), Tetracycline, and Warfarin (blood thinning medication).

Nutrient Depletions: Acetaminophen, Ampicillin, Alcohol, Aspirin, Carbidopa, Clozapine, Cyclophosphamide, Cyclosporin (medication for cancer treatment), Nitroglycerin, oral contraceptives. Excess Vitamin C can interfere with the absorption of copper and selenium.

Supportive Interactions: Loop diuretics (Vitamin C amplifies the effects of these medications), nitrate medications for heart disease (Vitamin C may reduce the development of tolerance). Vitamin C works well when taken in conjunction with other antioxidants (i.e. vitamin E).

Warnings and Precautions: None known when taken as directed.

Toxicity, Adverse Warnings and Side Effects: Doses greater than recommended have been associated with loose stools, diarrhea, gas and bloating. Decrease dosage if these symptoms occur.

About Jamieson Laboratories

Jamieson Laboratories, Canada's oldest and largest manufacturer and distributor of natural vitamins, minerals, concentrated food supplements, herbs and botanical medicines celebrates its 88th anniversary this year from a position of strength, market leadership earned by consistently providing innovative products of the highest quality, purity and safety. Competing in a market that is far more international in nature than it was back in 1922 when Jamieson first established operations, the Company continues to attract new customers while retaining its existing clientele because its vitamins and natural supplements earn their trust each and every day.