Vitacimin is useful for maintaining health and helps meet the body's need for vitamin C. This supplement is available in tablet form.
Vitacimin contains vitamin C, vitamin E, and L-cysteine which act as antioxidants to ward off free radicals, as well as vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and nicotinamide which are useful for improving the body's metabolism.
Vitacimin also contains vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and calcium pantothenate which functions to help the process of energy formation.
Types and Content of Vitamins
Vitacimin is divided into several variants, namely:
Vitacimin Sweetlets
Each 500 mg tablet of Vitacimin Sweetlets contains:
- Vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid: 250 mg
- Vitamin C in the form of sodium ascorbate: 250 mg
Vitacimin Sweetlets available in flavors fresh lemons (original), sweet orange, juicy blueberries, and fruit punch.
Vitamin White
In each tablet, Vitacimin White contains:
- Vitamin C: 150 mg
- Vitamin B2: 3 mg
- Vitamin E: 12.5 mg
- L-cysteine: 40 mg
- Calcium pantothenate: 7.5 mg
Vitacimin White also contains Food Additives (BTP), such as erythritol and glyceryl monostearate.
Vitacimin Nutriglow
Each Vitacimin Nutriglow tablet contains:
- Vitamin C: 75 mg
- Vitamin B2: 15 mg
- Vitamin B6: 50 mg
- Nicotinamide: 30 mg
- L-cysteine: 30 mg
- Biotin: 0.0375 mg
Just like Vitacimin White, Vitacimin Nutriglow also contains erythritol and glyceryl monostearate.
What are Vitamins?
| Active ingredients | Vitamin C |
| group | Vitamin |
| Category | Free medicine |
| Benefit | Maintain health and help meet the needs of vitamin C |
| Used by | Adults and children >2 years old |
| Vitamins for pregnant and lactating women | Category C: Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women. Drugs should only be used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. Vitamins can be absorbed into breast milk. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without telling your doctor. |
| Drug form | Lozenges, sugar coated tablets |
Caution Before Taking Vitamins:
- Do not take Vitacimin if you have a history of allergies to the ingredients contained in this drug.
- Vitacimin Sweetlets contain the sweeteners saccharin and cyclamate. Therefore, this drug should not be given to children <2 years of age.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney failure, kidney stones, diabetes, G6PD enzyme deficiency, and hemochromatosis.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking any medications, supplements, or herbal remedies.
- Tell your doctor if you are going to have a blood sugar test or a stool or stool test, because vitamin C levels that are too high in the body can affect the results of the test.
- Immediately see a doctor if you experience a drug allergic reaction or overdose after taking Vitacimin.
Dosage and Rules for Use of Vitacimin
The usual dosage for Vitacimin Sweetlets, Vitacimin White, and Vitacimin Nutriglow is 1–2 tablets a day. It is important to remember, comply with the daily needs and limits of vitamin intake before taking Vitacimin to prevent side effects or vitamin overdose.
If you are still in doubt about the right dose for you, it is advisable to first consult with your doctor before taking Vitacimin.
Vitacimin Interactions with Other Drugs
Vitacimin can cause certain interaction effects when taken together with other drugs, including:
- Decreased absorption and excretion of vitamin C, when used with aspirin
- Increase the risk of iron poisoning in the heart, if taken with the drug deferoxamine
- Decreases the body's response to warfarin
- Decrease the effectiveness of protease inhibitor class of antiviral drugs
- Lowering fluphenazine levels in the blood
How to Use Vitamins Correctly
Vitamin and mineral supplements are consumed to complement the body's need for vitamins and minerals, especially when the intake of vitamins and minerals from food cannot meet the body's needs. Keep in mind, supplements are only used as a complement, not as a substitute for nutrients from food.
There are several conditions that require the intake of supplements, including being pregnant, suffering from certain diseases, or taking drugs that can interfere with the metabolism of vitamins and minerals.
In some people, taking more than 2,000 mg of vitamin C per day can cause kidney stones to form. Therefore, follow the dosage and instructions for taking Vitacimin.
Vitamins can be taken after meals. It is recommended to drink more water while taking Vitacimin.
For Vitacimin White and Nutriglow, consume it by swallowing it whole without crushing or chewing it first. For Vitacimin Sweetlets, consume by chewing or smoking.
Store Vitacimin in a room at room temperature. Do not store it in a humid place, for example in the bathroom. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, and keep out of reach of children.
Vitacimin Side Effects and Dangers
If consumed according to the rules and instructions given by the doctor, Vitacimin very rarely causes side effects. Conversely, if taken in high doses or in the long term, Vitacimin can cause side effects, such as:
- Bloated
- Stomach ache
- Diarrhea
- Nauseous
- Throw up
- Kidney stones
Check with your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above. Immediately see a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs, such as a rash on the skin, swelling of the eyes and lips, and difficulty breathing, after taking Vitacimin.