Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement
Last reviewed July 2026
Who is this for?
This is a multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains a wide combination of essential vitamins (like Vitamin C, B-vitamins, Vitamin D, folic acid, and beta carotene) plus minerals (like calcium, copper, and choline) that your body needs daily to stay healthy and function properly.
Replenishes essential micronutrients that function as cofactors and coenzymes in cellular metabolism, energy production, immune function, and antioxidant defence; facilitates collagen synthesis, DNA repair, myelin formation, and calcium homeostasis while supporting erythropoiesis and reducing homocysteine levels.
Available Over The Counter
Get this from any pharmacy or chemist: no prescription needed.
Explore this drug
If you forget to take your capsule, just take it as soon as you remember. But if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as normal. Don't take two capsules at once to make up for it.
Buy only from reputable pharmacies and avoid buying vitamins from roadside vendors or market sellers as they may be expired, fake, or poorly stored in the heat. Do not take more than the recommended dose thinking it will work faster, as too much of some vitamins can actually be harmful. If you are already taking other supplements or medications, tell your pharmacist so they can check for overlap.
If you are taking blood-thinning medicines like warfarin, some of these vitamins (especially Vitamin C and folic acid) can affect how the medicine works. Antacids or ulcer drugs can reduce absorption of some vitamins, so take them at different times. Tetracycline antibiotics should not be taken at the same time as this supplement because the minerals can reduce the antibiotic's effectiveness, so space them at least 2 hours apart.
Check your specific combination
Is it safe to take Ascorbic with your other drugs?
This supplement is generally considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding as it contains folic acid and other essential nutrients, but always consult your doctor first to confirm it is the right formulation and dosage for you.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it on windowsills or inside hot cars. Keep the container tightly closed to protect from humidity. Always keep out of reach of children.
For information only: not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
Names this drug is sold under, especially in Nigerian and West African pharmacies
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Counterfeit Drug Warning
Fake drugs are a serious problem in Nigeria. Always buy from a registered pharmacy. If the packaging looks different from what is described above, do not use it.