Side Effects
The official website does not list any side effects that one might experience after taking Airborne, aside from "some sensitivity to any of the vitamins or herbal extracts".
People who might be allergic to one of the ingredients of the product are advised to avoid using it or consult a doctor before taking it. Also, people who are taking other type of medication at the same time or who suffer from different medical conditions are recommended to consult their physician before taking Airborne.
Side effects from vitamin overdoses may occur, especially in patients with kidney failure. On the other hand, the nutritional label of the original Airborne product stated that the amount of Vitamin A included in one tablet of the product represents 100% of the daily value. Yet, the manufacturers recommend that users should take a pill 3 times a day which means that they will exceed the recommended daily dose of Vitamin A by an extra 200%. Vitamin A toxicity can cause nausea, vomiting, anorexia, irritability, drowsiness, altered mental status, blurred vision, headache and muscle pain and weakness. In very large doses, Vitamin C in kidney failure patients can cause severe side effects such as oxalate deposits in bone and soft tissues and may interfere with the absorption and metabolism of vitamin B12. Very high doses of vitamin E may produce headaches, tiredness, double vision, and diarrhea in humans and very high doses, higher than 800 mg, may increase blood clotting time, especially for people on blood thinners. Also, magnesium overdose may occur and signs of magnesium toxicity can include changes in mental status, nausea, diarrhea, appetite loss, muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, extremely low blood pressure, and irregular heartbeat.
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