Vitamin C

Uses

Vitamin C is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies. Vitamin C is also known as L-ascorbic acid.Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement.

How it Works

Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen, L-carnitine, and certain neurotransmitters. Vitamin C is also required in protein metabolism. Vitamin C is also an important physiological antioxidant and has been shown to regenerate other antioxidants within the body, including alpha-tocopherol.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Vitamin C may suffer from such side effects;

Vomiting,
Nausea,
Back pain,
Diarrhoea,
Headache,
Flushing,
Skin redness,
Stomach cramp,
Stomach upset

Folic Acid

Uses

Folic Acid is used in the treatment of folic acid deficiency and to prevent anemia.

How it Works

Folic acid is a type of vitamin B. Folic acid helps the body produce and maintain new cells. Folic acid is also necessary for the normal production and maturation of red blood cells.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Folic acid may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Abdominal distension,
Rash,
Itching,
Decreased appetite,
Flatulence

Zinc Sulphate

Uses

Zinc Sulphate is used as a supplement for nutritional deficiency.

How it Works

Zinc sulfate is known as a mineral. Zinc sulfate works by replacing zinc in the body.Zinc Sulphate is involved in a number of body enzyme functions. Zinc Sulphate is important for the help of wound healing and for the senses of taste and smell.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Zinc Sulphate may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Vomitting,
Severe allergic reactions

Vitamin B12

Uses

Vitamin B12 is used as a nutritional supplement for the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How it Works

Vitamin b12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis. Vitamin b12 helps in restoring the deficiency.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Vitamin B12 may suffer from such side effects;

Diarrhea,
Skin rash

Carbonyl Iron

Uses

Carbonyl Iron is used in the treatment or prevention of Iron deficiency, Treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid and also Treatment of anemia.

How it Works

Carbonyl Iron works by producing more red blood cells as well as enhancing the transporting oxygen in the body. Carbonyl Iron acts on the megaloblastic bone marrow to produce a normoblastic marrow as well.