PHARCO FAWAR C VITAMIN C 1000/MG 10/SACHET

Benefits & Uses

• Helps fight colds by supporting the immune system, which requires higher concentrations of vitamin C when an infection occurs.
• Recommended as a supplement for smokers, whose vitamin C levels are decreased, to help maintain immune function.
• Used to address vitamin C deficiency and gastrointestinal diseases with absorption disorders in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.
• Suitable as a supplementary source of vitamin C during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or when being treated with antibiotics.
• Formulated as an effervescent sachet that dissolves in water for fast absorption, helping to reduce the severity and duration of cold symptoms.

Usage & Dosage

• Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age should take 500 mg to 1000 mg of Vitamin C daily for vitamin C deficiency and gastrointestinal diseases with absorption disorders.
• If you have a cold, take 1000 mg daily.
• Dissolve the sachet in water before taking.
• Use only as directed by your doctor if a different dosage has been prescribed.

Safety & Warnings

• Vitamin C should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Interactions

• Vitamin C supplements may be required if you are being treated with antibiotics.

Special Populations

• Supplementary vitamin C may be required if you smoke, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are being treated with antibiotics.
• People who smoke have decreased levels of vitamin C and should take vitamin C supplements to help maintain their immune system.
• 500 mg daily is usually sufficient to meet increased requirements.

Science & Evidence

• Humans cannot synthesize vitamin C on their own, meaning it must be obtained through diet or supplementation.
• Research has shown that vitamin C plays numerous important roles in the immune system and is essential for optimal immune activity.
• When an infection occurs, the immune system requires a higher concentration of vitamin C to function efficiently.
• People who smoke have decreased levels of vitamin C, making supplementation important to help maintain immune function.
• Although vitamin C is found in fresh fruits and vegetables, many people consume less than the recommended daily allowance.
• Supplementary vitamin C may be required during a cold, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, when smoking, or when being treated with antibiotics.
• The effervescent format of this product is associated with fast absorption.
• Vitamin C at 1000 mg daily is indicated for cold fighting, while 500 mg-1000 mg daily is used to address vitamin C deficiency and gastrointestinal diseases with absorption disorders.

Product Information

• Brand: Pharco
• Product Name: Fawar C Vitamin C 1000 mg
• Pack Size: 10 Sachets
• Strength: 1000 mg per serving
• Category: Vitamins and Minerals
• Format: Effervescent (dissolvable sachets)
• Recommended For: Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age
• Suggested Use: 500 mg to 1000 mg daily for vitamin C deficiency and gastrointestinal diseases with absorption disorders; 1000 mg daily for cold support

Reviewed by Al Mujtama Pharmacy Medical Review Team. Last reviewed 24-07-2026