Glutathione + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid

Dosage Forms Available

• Glutathione + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid is available via oral route (capsules and tablets, sublingual (under the tongue) solutions), intravenous injections, and topical application (creams and serums).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• Glutathione + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid combination is suitable for adults and children above 12 years of age.

Contraindications

• Glutathione + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid combination is contraindicated in patients with known allergies to either glutathione or ascorbic acid.

• If you have kidney disease or a history of kidney stones, consult your doctor before using this combination, especially if it contains a high dose of vitamin C.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with chemotherapy medicines (like doxorubicin and cisplatin), aluminum-containing antacids (like maalox), estrogen-containing medications (like estradiol), protease inhibitors (like indinavir), statins (like atorvastatin) and anticoagulants (like warfarin).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of Glutathione + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid may cause digestive issues like diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal cramps, or increased urinary oxalate levels leading to kidney stones. If you suspect an overdose, contact your doctor immediately.

• If you forget to take your dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• Drinking plenty of water can help manage digestive issues like bloating or cramps caused by glutathione.

• Taking the medicine with food may help avoid stomach upset caused by Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• There is no evidence to suggest that taking Glutathione + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid affects your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• It is advised to consult a doctor before using Glutathione + Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The safety of this combination during these periods has not been fully established.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with hemochromatosis (iron overload disorder) should also be cautious since high-dose vitamin C enhances iron absorption.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. These are natural sources of glutathione and Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid.

• Regularly include foods rich in sulphur (eggs, garlic, onions) in your diet as sulphur is crucial for glutathione synthesis.

• Regular physical activity helps improve overall health and well-being which could potentially enhance the effectiveness of these nutrients.