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Celin 100 mg Drops

Manufactured byGlaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsVitamin C
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

The primary ingredient of Celin 100 mg Drops is also known as ascorbic acid and is an essential component in the body. It is used to treat and prevent all the conditions that are caused due to the lack of Vitamin C in infants and children. This dietary supplement promotes the maintenance of healthy body tissues and the immune system. It also helps the body to absorb iron from plant-based foods.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Celin 100 mg Drops

Cecon 100 mg Drops
Pfizer Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Celin 100 mg Drops

Nausea or Vomiting

Diarrhea

Increased urination frequency

Flushing or redness of skin

Abdominal and stomach cramps

Dizziness

Uses of Celin 100 mg Drops

What is it prescribed for?

Nutritional Supplementation

This vitamin is vital for the body and supplementation is necessary if it is not produced in adequate quantities by natural means.

Scurvy

This vitamin is used to treat scurvy, a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C in the body for a prolonged duration. It can be caused due to inadequate diet or other causative factors such as malabsorption disorders, dialysis, etc.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this supplement to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this supplement remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This supplement is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This supplement is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Allergy

This supplement is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Vitamin C or any other components present along with the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This supplement is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

This supplement is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

General warnings

Kidney diseases

This supplement should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases or impairment of normal kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. This risk is especially increased if higher doses of this supplement are used. Appropriate corrective measures or dose adjustment may be required based on the clinical condition.

G6PD deficiency

This supplement should be used with caution in patients suffering from a G6PD deficiency due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. This risk is especially increased if higher doses of this supplement are used. Appropriate corrective measures or dose adjustment may be required based on the clinical condition.

Kidney stones

This supplement should be used with caution in patients having a history of kidney stones due to the increased risk of recurrent stones. This risk is especially increased if higher doses of this supplement are used for a prolonged duration. Appropriate corrective measures or dose adjustment may be required based on the clinical condition.

Exposure to air or sunlight

This supplement should not be exposed to air or sunlight since it may get oxidized or destroyed. Storage instructions mentioned on the label should be followed strictly.

Hemochromatosis

This supplement should be used with extreme caution in patients having hemochromatosis, a rare genetic disease where the amount of iron present in the body is abnormally high. High doses of vitamin C could worsen the patient's condition. Appropriate corrective measures or dose adjustment may be required based on the clinical condition.

Other medicines

This supplement may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all the current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this supplement.

Missed Dose

Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Administer this supplement following all directions mentioned on the label or as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities or for longer than recommended.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This supplement works by playing a vital role in the formation and maintenance of bones, connective tissues, muscles, and blood vessels. It plays an important role in preventing cell damage caused by free radicals. It also helps in the absorption of iron from plant-based foods.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Vitamins

Schedule

OTC

Vitamin C: MedlinePlus [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 7 May 2020]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/vitaminc.html

Office of Dietary Supplements - Vitamin C [Internet]. Ods.od.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 7 May 2020]. Available from:

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/

Vitamin C - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 7 May 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00126

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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Jun 2020

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