Blackmores Echinacea ACE+ Zinc has a potent combination of echinacea and antioxidants to reduce the severity and duration of common cold & flu symptoms. Echinacea has been traditionally used for centuries to provide symptomatic relief of mild upper respiratory tract infections associated with cold & flu. It supports a healthy immune system and when regularly may reduce the frequency of colds. Vitamin A is essential for the maintenance of healthy mucous membranes including the lining of the stomach and lungs. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that reduces the risk of cellular damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin C is important to immunity as it is involved in the function of white blood cells and antibodies. Each tablet contains: Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea) extract equiv. to dry whole plant 500 mg, Betacarotene 3 mg, Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid from calcium pantothenate 28 mg) 25.7 mg, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) 13 mg, Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 250 mg, Vitamin E (d- alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate 41.3 mg) 50 IU, Zinc amino acid chelate (Zinc 1.3 mg) 6.5 mg. Directions: Adults - Take 1 tablet 3 times a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed. Children 2-12 years - Only as professionally prescribed. Not to be used by children under 2 years of age without medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional before use if you have had renal calculi (kidney stones). Ascorbic acid may increase the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate calculi. May occasionally cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms. Blackmores Echinacea ACE + Zinc is may interfere with certain other medications you may be taking. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional. Vitamin supplements may only be of assistance if the dietary vitamin intake is inadequate. Also available in 60 tablets.
