Fern-C/Fern-C Plus/Fern-C Gold

Fern-C/Fern-C Plus/Fern-C Gold

ascorbic acid

Manufacturer:

Stada

Distributor:

Stada
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Fern-C Equiv to Na ascorbate 568.18 mg. Fern-C Plus Ascorbic acid 500 mg (equiv to Na ascorbate 562.43 mg), Zn 10 mg (equiv to Zn gluconate 70 mg). Fern-C Gold Ascorbic acid 500 mg (equiv to Na ascorbate 562.43 mg), cholecalciferol (vit D3) 1,000 IU, Zn 10 mg (equiv to Zn gluconate 70 mg)
Indications/Uses
Fern-C Prevention & treatment of vit C deficiency. Hastens wound healing & increases body resistance from infectious diseases. For healthy gums, teeth, bones, & other connective tissues. Fern-C Plus Treatment & prevention of vit C & Zn deficiencies. Fern-C Gold Treatment & prevention of vit C, vit D & Zn deficiencies. Maintenance & support of immune system function.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Fern-C Daily maintenance 1-2 cap daily. Cold symptoms 3-4 cap daily. Fern-C Plus/Fern-C Gold Adult 1 cap daily.
Special Precautions
Fern-C Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ hyperoxaluria. May induce tolerance w/ high doses. Pregnancy & lactation. Fern-C Plus/Fern-C Gold Patient on a Na restricted diet.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal cramps, fatigue, flushing, insomnia, & sleepiness. Fern-C Gold Vit D3: Allergic reactions eg, rash or itching; swelling of the face, throat, & tongue; severe dizziness; trouble breathing; changes in heart rhythm including irregular or racing heart beat.
Drug Interactions
Fern-C Gold Vit D3: Decreased or prevented absorption w/ orlistat or bile acid sequestrants. Avoid use w/ paricalcitol, calcipotriene, doxercalciferol, mineral oil, orlistat, bile acid sequestrants (eg, colesevelam, colestipol, cholestyramine). Digoxin, Al hydroxide, water pills (eg, chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide, & chlorothiazide), Mg hydroxide & Mg citrate, fosphenytoin.
MIMS Class
Vitamin C / Vitamins &/or Minerals
ATC Classification
A11JB - Vitamins with minerals ; Used as dietary supplements.
A11GA01 - ascorbic acid (vit C) ; Belongs to the class of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Used as dietary supplements.
A11GB - Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), combinations ; Used as dietary supplements.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Fern-C 500 mg cap
Packing/Price
10's;240's;30's;60's
Form
Fern-C Gold cap
Packing/Price
100's;10's;30's
Form
Fern-C Plus cap
Packing/Price
100's;10's;30's
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