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See also: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

What is Emergen-C? Emergen-C is a brand name Vitamin C product. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that humans cannot synthesize so it must be ingested via fruit or other sources. Small doses may reduce the severity and duration of colds.

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Reasons Taken

7 patients in the community are taking or have taken Emergen-C.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 5 71%
General health 2 28%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Emergen-C.

  0 g none 0 mg none 0 none 1 other none 750 mL day 1000 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Emergen-C or how long patients were taking Emergen-C before stopping.

Currently taking Emergen-C

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
2
0
1
1
2


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