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What is Burgerstein Vitamin C retard and when is it used?

Burgerstein Vitamin C retard contains pure vitamin C (ascorbic acid) as an active ingredient. Vitamin C intervenes in a variety of vital metabolic processes via various mechanisms. Burgerstein Vitamin C retard is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiencies. The special pelleting in Burgerstein Vitamin C retard ensures a continuous and even release of vitamin C over 8-24 hours. To this day it is not known whether this is important for the effect. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiencies such as scurvy and its precursors. In the case of the following diseases or under the following circumstances, the need for vitamin C may be increased and/or an additional dose may be necessary:

Bleeding gums due to vitamin C deficiency;

Wound healing, for example after tooth extraction;

Operations;

Infectious diseases;

Colds;

Absorption disorders after surgical removal of the stomach (gastrectomy) or after diseases in the gastrointestinal tract;

Smokers;

Pregnancy and lactation;

Treatment with antibiotics;

for blood washing (dialysis).

What should be considered?

Because the body cannot produce vitamin C itself, it must be obtained from 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.

This medicinal product contains approx. 65 mg digestible carbohydrates per capsule. Burgerstein Vitamin C retard is therefore suitable for diabetics.

Diabetics who determine the sugar level in their urine themselves should not take Burgerstein Vitamin C retard a few days before the test because vitamin C affects the result.

When should Burgerstein Vitamin C retard not be taken?

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, you should stop taking Burgerstein Vitamin C retard.

If you suffer from kidney stones with simultaneous increased oxalic acid excretion, have an iron storage disease or urinary poisoning, you should not take Burgerstein Vitamin C retard.

When should you be careful when taking Burgerstein Vitamin C retard?

Patients with kidney stones may only take more than 500 mg of vitamin C daily after consulting their doctor.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!).

Can Burgerstein Vitamin C retard be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

There are no concerns about taking vitamin C while pregnant or breastfeeding.

How do you use Burgerstein Vitamin C retard?

Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor:

Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: The recommended dosage is one to two capsules per day for deficiency states. For colds, 2 capsules are taken daily.

Burgerstein Vitamin C retard is not intended for use in children under the age of 12.

The capsules should be swallowed whole with plenty of water or juice.

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

What are the side effects of Burgerstein Vitamin C retard?

The following side effects can occur when taking Burgerstein Vitamin C retard: After very high doses (4-5 g and more), slight diarrhea or increased urination is occasionally observed. The formation of NiErensteinen by taking high doses of vitamin C over a long period of time is not to be expected according to recent findings.

If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Burgerstein Vitamin C retard should be kept tightly sealed, dry and out of the reach of children at room temperature (15-25°C). The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» designated date.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed specialist information.

What does Burgerstein Vitamin C retard contain?

1 delayed-release capsule contains:

Active ingredient: Vitamin C 500 mg.

Excipients: Excip. per caps. re.

Permission number

44259 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Burgerstein Vitamin C Retard? What packs are available?

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

Packs of 30 or 100 capsules.

Permission Holder

Antistress AG, Society for Health Protection, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in November 2006.