Ascor-1000 Tablet 10's

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat:

• Vitamin C Deficiency: Prevents and treats low vitamin C levels in the body.
• Scurvy: Treats vitamin C deficiency that causes symptoms such as bleeding gums, poor wound healing, and weakness.
• Support for Wound Healing: Helps support collagen formation and tissue repair during recovery from injuries or surgery.

Ascor-1000 Tablet 10's helps restore and maintain healthy vitamin C levels, supporting overall health and normal body functions. Key benefits include:

• Supports Immune Function: Helps maintain the normal function of the immune system and supports the body's natural defence mechanisms.
• Promotes Collagen Formation: Supports the production of collagen, helping maintain healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, and teeth while promoting wound healing.
• Improves Iron Absorption: Enhances the absorption of non-haem iron from plant-based foods and iron supplements, helping improve iron status in individuals with deficiency.

• Ascor-1000 Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration for effective results.
• Check the label for directions and use as advised.
• Do not crush or break it.

• Eat vitamin C-rich foods: Include citrus fruits, berries, kiwi, guava, tomatoes, bell peppers, broccoli, and leafy green vegetables in your daily diet.
• Improve iron absorption: Pair vitamin C-rich foods or supplements with iron-rich foods such as beans, spinach, lentils, or lean meats to enhance iron absorption.
• Stay well hydrated: Drink adequate amounts of water, especially if taking higher doses, to help reduce the risk of kidney stone formation.
• Avoid smoking: Smoking increases the body's vitamin C requirements and may reduce the effectiveness of supplementation.
• Follow the recommended dose: Avoid taking high doses unless suggested by your healthcare provider, as excessive vitamin C intake may increase the risk of gastrointestinal side effects and kidney stones.

• Check the tablets before use: Always check the expiry date on the packaging and do not take tablets that have changed colour, become damp, or appear crumbly.
• Inspect liquid formulations before use: If you are using the liquid form of Ascor-1000 Tablet 10's, do not use it if the solution has turned dark, cloudy, or contains visible particles.
• Inform your healthcare provider before tests: Tell your doctor or laboratory technician that you are taking Ascor-1000 Tablet 10's before any medical or laboratory tests, as it may interfere with certain blood and urine glucose test results.
• Use with caution if you have kidney stones: If you have a history of kidney stones, take only the amount of Ascor-1000 Tablet 10's recommended by your doctor.