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Redoxon + Zinc contains vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and the trace element zinc as active ingredients. Vitamin C and zinc intervene in a variety of vital metabolic processes via different mechanisms.
A lack of vitamin C and zinc can weaken the body's defense against infections. Vitamin C and Zinc work in different but complementary ways to support the body's natural defenses against disease. Redoxon + Zinc is used:
Swissmedic-approved patient information
Redoxon® + ZincBayer (Schweiz) AGRedoxon + Zinc contains vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and the trace element zinc as active ingredients. Vitamin C and zinc intervene in a variety of vital metabolic processes via different mechanisms.
A lack of vitamin C and zinc can weaken the body's defense against infections. Vitamin C and Zinc work in different but complementary ways to support the body's natural defenses against disease. Redoxon + Zinc is used:
Since the body cannot produce vitamin C itself, it must be produced with the food to be ingested. Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamin C, especially citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruits. Larger amounts of vitamin C are also found in the liver and kidneys, but not in meat, cereals and dairy products. Cooking, watering, keeping warm and storing (including freezing) can greatly reduce the vitamin C content.
Zinc - like all trace elements required by the organism - must be supplied with food. Zinc is mainly found in animal products, especially meat and liver; to a lesser extent, it is also found in plant products such as cereals.
Diabetics who carry out the glucose determination in their urine themselves should not take Redoxon + Zinc a few days before the test because vitamin C affects the test result.
Redoxon + Zinc effervescent tablets and chewable tablets are sugar-free and suitable for diabetics (1 chewable tablet = 10.7 kJ = 2.56 kcal; 1 effervescent tablet = 14.2 kJ = 3.4 kcal).
If you have severe kidney dysfunction, if you have kidney stones, have increased oxalic acid excretion, if you have severe kidney failure ( including if you are on dialysis) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Redoxon + Zinc or have an iron storage disease, you must not take Redoxon + Zinc. If you experience an allergic reaction while being treated with Redoxon + Zinc, you must stop taking the product.
Patients with kidney stones may only take more than 500 mg of vitamin C daily after consulting their doctor or . Long-term treatment with zinc supplements in excess of 15 mg per day is not recommended without medical supervision.
Redoxon + Zinc is sweetened with aspartame. Patients with phenylketonuria should therefore only take the preparation after consulting their doctor.
If you suffer from (very rare) fructose intolerance, you should not take Redoxon + Zinc because of the sorbitol it contains (fructose is produced during the metabolic breakdown of the sweetener sorbitol).
Drugs used to prevent pregnancy (oral contraceptives) and certain drugs used to treat allergies and inflammation (corticosteroids) lead to increased breakdown of vitamin C. Certain drugs that inhibit bone breakdown (calcitonin) increase vitamin C consumption. Salicylic acid derivatives (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid), certain antibiotics (tetracyclines) and certain drugs to treat epilepsy (barbiturates) reduce the availability of vitamin C in the body through reduced absorption or increased excretion. High doses of vitamin C can lower blood levels of cyclosporine, indinavir, warfarin, and disulfiram. If vitamin C and antacids containing aluminum are taken at the same time, aluminum can be absorbed to a greater extent. Particular caution is therefore required if you suffer from renal insufficiency.
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you
The active ingredients contained in Redoxon + Zinc may be taken in an amount that corresponds to the daily requirement during pregnancy Take during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, only take Redoxon + Zinc after consulting your doctor.
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:
Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age: one to two chewable tablets or 1 effervescent tablet per day.
The effervescent tablet, dissolved in a glass of water, makes an orange-flavoured drink.
The chewable tablets can be chewed or sucked.
Redoxon + Zinc is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age.
Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
The following side effects can occur when taking Redoxon + Zinc: Allergic reactions (e.g. rash, hives, edema, itching), Asthma, shortness of breath, lung cramps and gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal and gastrointestinal pain and decreased blood pressure.
If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
Store at room temperature (15-25 °C) and protect from moisture.
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
Active ingredients: 1 g vitamin C (ascorbic acid), 10 mg zinc (as zinc citrate).
Excipients: sorbitol, aspartame, aroma and other excipients.
Active ingredients: 500 mg vitamin C (as sodium ascorbate), 5 mg zinc (as zinc citrate).
Excipients: sorbitol, aspartame, aroma and other excipients.
54658, 54659 (Swissmedic).
In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.
Packs of 15, 30, 60 effervescent tablets (orange flavor).
Pack of 30 chewable tablets (orange flavor).
Bayer (Switzerland) AG, 8045 Zurich.
This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in August 2014.