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Celin 100 mg Tablet

Manufactured byGlaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsVitamin C
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Celin 100 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of vitamin C deficiency. It is a vitamin supplement that works by improving vitamin C levels in your body. Celin 100 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting, stomach cramps, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Celin 100 mg Tablet should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body. Celin 100 mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney stones before beginning treatment with this medicine. Close evaluation with respect to your current medicines is necessary to avoid any undesired side effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Celin 100 mg Tablet

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Celin 100 mg Tablet

Diarrhoea

Nausea or Vomiting

Stomach cramps

Flushing or redness of skin

Headache

Uses of Celin 100 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Nutritional deficiencies

Celin 100 mg Tablet improves vitamin C levels in your body. This medicine is used in the prevention and treatment of vitamin C deficiency. It is also used in the treatment of a severe form of vitamin C deficiency called scurvy (a condition that causes symptoms of bruising, bleeding gums, weakness, fatigue, and skin rash).
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

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

    The time required by Celin 100 mg Tablet to show its effect is not clinically known.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The duration for which Celin 100 mg Tablet remains effective is not clinically known.

  • 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 have been reported with Celin 100 mg Tablet.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus due to Celin 100 mg Tablet is not known. However, this medicine may be safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Celin 100 mg Tablet passes into breastmilk. However, it is not reported to cause side effects in your breastfed infant and may be safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid Celin 100 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Hyperoxaluria

Hyperoxaluria is a condition that occurs when there are high levels of oxalate in your urine. Celin 100 mg Tablet is not recommended if you have hyperoxaluria due to the increased risk of severe side effects.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus due to Celin 100 mg Tablet is not known. However, this medicine may be safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Celin 100 mg Tablet passes into breastmilk. However, it is not reported to cause side effects in your breastfed infant and may be safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.

General warnings

Kidney stones

Celin 100 mg Tablet can acidify the urine, resulting in the formation of urate, cystine, or oxalate stones in your kidneys. This medicine should be used with caution if you have a history of kidney stones. Clinical monitoring of urine for pH and crystal formation is recommended.

G6PD deficiency

G6PD Deficiency is a genetic condition characterized by the deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme. This causes your red blood cells to break down in response to certain medications, infections, or other stresses. Celin 100 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have this condition due to the increased risk of haemolysis (breakdown of your red blood cells).

Smoking

Smoking cigarettes or the use of tobacco products in other forms may reduce the effectiveness of Celin 100 mg Tablet and should be avoided.

Other medicines

Celin 100 mg Tablet may interact with other medicines and may cause undesired side effects. Inform your doctor about your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Celin 100 mg Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose with Celin 100 mg Tablet.
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

Amphetamine

Methamphetamine

Aspirin

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.
Take Celin 100 mg Tablet with or without food. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Celin 100 mg Tablet is not known to cause severe side effects. However, consult your doctor if you experience any undesired effects.

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

Celin 100 mg Tablet is a vitamin supplement that works by improving vitamin C levels in your body.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Vitamins

Schedule

OTC

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Drugs, H., 2021. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 21 December 2021].

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