Celin 500

Chewable tablet · GSK
USUALLY SOLD WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Celin 500 is a chewable tablet made by GSK that contains Vitamin C 500 mg. Vitamin C is a vitamin: supports immunity and wound healing and helps absorb iron.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)500 mg

What it is used for

Supports immunity and wound healing and helps absorb iron.

How it works

Ascorbic acid, an antioxidant needed for skin, gums, wound healing and iron absorption.

How to take it

Usually 100 to 500 mg a day; chewable tablets after food. More than 1 to 2 g a day mostly ends up in urine.

Common side effects

Stomach upset or diarrhoea at high doses

Get medical help straight away if

Kidney stone pain with long high-dose use

Be careful

High doses can upset the stomach or cause kidney stones in some people.

Other medicines and interactions

Increases iron absorption (useful for anaemia, harmful with iron overload).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Normal doses are fine in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (1)

Limcee

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Common questions

What is Celin 500?

Celin 500 is a chewable tablet by GSK containing Vitamin C 500 mg.

What is Celin 500 used for?

Supports immunity and wound healing and helps absorb iron.

How should I take Celin 500?

Usually 100 to 500 mg a day; chewable tablets after food. More than 1 to 2 g a day mostly ends up in urine. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Celin 500?

Common side effects include: Stomach upset or diarrhoea at high doses. Get medical help straight away for: Kidney stone pain with long high-dose use.

Does Celin 500 need a prescription?

It is usually sold without a prescription in India, but ask a pharmacist if you take other medicines or have a long-term illness.

Can I take Celin 500 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Normal doses are fine in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Celin 500?

Brands with the same composition: Limcee. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.