1,000 mg Vitamin C Lite
Brand: Emergen-C
Manufacturer: Alacer Corp.
Other Combinations
Supplement Facts (16 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | — |
| Total Carbohydrates | — |
| Sugar | — |
| Vitamin C | — |
| Niacin | — |
| Folic Acid | — |
| Vitamin B12 | — |
| Calcium | — |
| Phosphorus | — |
| Magnesium | — |
| Zinc | — |
| Manganese | — |
| Chromium | — |
| Sodium | — |
| Potassium | — |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | — |
Potential Drug Interactions (6)
Based on known supplement-drug interactions from FDA and NIH data. Always consult your healthcare provider.
- moderate
calcium + Tetracycline antibiotics
Calcium binds tetracyclines in the gut, reducing antibiotic absorption by up to 50%.
Separate doses by at least 2 hours.
- moderate
calcium + Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Calcium chelates fluoroquinolones, significantly reducing their absorption.
Take fluoroquinolones 2 hours before or 6 hours after calcium supplements.
- moderate
calcium + Levothyroxine
Calcium reduces absorption of thyroid hormone replacement.
Separate doses by at least 4 hours.
- moderate
calcium + Bisphosphonates
Calcium impairs absorption of bisphosphonates used for osteoporosis.
Take bisphosphonates at least 30 minutes before calcium.
- moderate
magnesium + Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Magnesium chelates fluoroquinolones, reducing their absorption and effectiveness.
Take fluoroquinolones 2 hours before or 6 hours after magnesium.
- moderate
magnesium + Bisphosphonates
Magnesium reduces absorption of bisphosphonates.
Separate doses by at least 2 hours.
Serving Information
Serving size: 3.7 Gram(s) · 30 servings per container
Claims
- • Nutrient
- • Structure/Function
Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)
DSLD ID: 740
Label date: 2011-10-26
SafeCheck provides drug interaction information from FDA-approved product labeling (openFDA). This is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making medication decisions.