Patient's question:
Every day one tablet, each containing 600 mg of vitamin C. Medical history and effectiveness: The child was given it because of a weak constitution. What kind of help is needed: I read online that long-term and high-dose use followed by discontinuation can lead to severe side effects. Will our dosage and duration of use affect the child's health?Doctor's answer:
Hello, VC effervescent tablets are processed from raw materials such as vitamin C, citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and glucose. Long-term oral intake of high doses of vitamin C can cause some side effects in the human body, potentially leading to symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea. It artificially causes vitamin C levels to exceed the normal range, which also affects the absorption of other vitamins, resulting in a deficiency of other vitamins. It is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, as this is the most natural and healthy lifestyle. Therefore, generally speaking, 30 milligrams per day is sufficient to meet metabolic needs, while 100 milligrams is already a pharmacological dose. Taking VC effervescent tablets for colds is also recommended once a day, for 3 to 5 days, and it is best not to take them long-term.