Redoxon Zinc effervescent tablets 15 pcs

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What is Redoxon + Zinc and when is it used?

Redoxon + Zinc contains vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and the trace element zinc as active ingredients. Vitamin C and zinc intervene in a variety of vital metabolic processes via various mechanisms.A lack of vitamin C and zinc can weaken the body's defense against infections. Vitamin C and Zinc work in different but complementary ways to support the body's natural defenses against disease. Redoxon + Zinc is used:

• at an increased risk of infectious diseases;in the case of colds;to cover an increased need for vitamin C and zinc, for example in smokers, in infectious diseases or after operations as well as in wound healing.

What should be considered?

Since the body cannot produce vitamin C itself, it must be ingested with food. Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamin C, especially citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruits. Larger amounts of vitamin C are also found in the liver and kidneys, but not in meat, cereals and dairy products. Boiling, watering, keeping warm and storing (including freezing) can greatly reduce the vitamin C content.Zinc - like all trace elements required by the organism - must be supplied with food. Zinc is mainly found in animal products, especially meat and liver; it is also contained to a lesser extent in plant products such as cereals.

Diabetics who determine the sugar in their urine themselves should not take Redoxon + Zinc a few days before the test because vitamin C affects the test result.

Redoxon + Zinc effervescent tablets and chewable tablets are sugar-free and suitable for diabetics (1 chewable tablet = 10.7 kJ = 2.56 kcal; 1 effervescent tablet = 14.2 kJ = 3.4 kcal).

When should Redoxon + Zinc not be used?

If you have severe kidney dysfunction, if you have kidney stones, have increased oxalic acid excretion, severe kidney failure (including if you are on dialysis)if you are allergic to an ingredient in Redoxon + Zinc or an iron If you have storage disease, you must not take Redoxon + Zinc. If you experience an allergic reaction during treatment with Redoxon + Zinc, you must discontinue the preparation.

When is caution required when taking Redoxon + Zinc?

Patients with kidney stones may only take more than 500 mg of vitamin C daily after consulting their doctor. Long-term treatment with zinc supplements of more than 15 mg per day is not recommended without medical supervision.Redoxon + Zinc is sweetened with aspartame. Patients with phenylketonuria should therefore only take the preparation after consulting their doctor.

If you suffer from (very rare) fructose intolerance, you must not take Redoxon + Zinc because of the sorbitol it contains (fructose is produced during the metabolic breakdown of the sweetener sorbitol).

Medicines for contraception (oral contraceptives) and certain drugs used to treat allergies and inflammation (corticosteroids) lead to increased breakdown of vitamin C. Certain drugs that inhibit bone breakdown (calcitonin) increase vitamin C consumption. Salicylic acid derivatives (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid), certain antibiotics (tetracyclines) and certain drugs to treat epilepsy (barbiturates) reduce the availability of vitamin C in the body through reduced absorption or increased excretion. High doses of vitamin C can lower blood levels of cyclosporine, indinavir, warfarin, and disulfiram. If vitamin C and antacids containing aluminum are taken at the same time, aluminum can be absorbed to a greater extent. Special caution therefore applies if you suffer from renal insufficiencysuffer.Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases,have allergies ortake other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!

Can Redoxon + Zinc be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

In an amount that corresponds to the daily requirement, you may take the active ingredients contained in Redoxon + Zinc during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, only take Redoxon + Zinc after consulting your doctor.

How do you use Redoxon + Zinc?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:Adults and adolescents from the age of 12: one to two chewable tablets or 1 effervescent tablet per day.The effervescent tablet yields in a glass of water dissolved, an orange-flavoured drink.

The chewable tablets can be chewed or sucked.

Redoxon + Zinc is not intended for use in children under the age of 12.

Follow the dosage given in the package insert or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Redoxon + Zinc have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Redoxon + Zinc: Allergic reactions (e.g. rash, hives, oedema, itching), asthma, shortness of breath, lungs cramps and gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal and gastrointestinal pain and low blood pressure.If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Store at room temperature (15-25°C) and protect from moisture.The medicine is kept out of the reach of children.The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Redoxon + Zinc contain?Effervescent tablet

Active ingredients: 1 g vitamin C (ascorbic acid), 10 mg zinc (as zinc citrate).Excipients: Sorbitol, aspartame, flavoring and other auxiliary substances.

Chewable tablet

Active ingredients: 500 mg vitamin C (as sodium ascorbate), 5 mg zinc (as zinc citrate).Excipients: sorbitol, aspartame, aroma and other excipients.

Authorization number

54658, 54659 (Swissmedic).

Week do you get Redoxon + Zinc? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 15 and 30 effervescent tablets (orange flavor).

Pack of 30 chewable tablets (orange flavor).

Authorization holder

Bayer (Schweiz) AG, 8045 Zurich.

This leaflet was published in August 2014 last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic).