Cetebe® Vitamin C Retard 500 – high-dose vitamin C with long-lasting effect

The long-term C!

Cetebe® Vitamin C Retard 500 is a medicine for the prevention and treatment of vitamin C deficiency when adequate intake through diet is not ensured.

The human body can only absorb and store limited amounts of vitamin C. Therefore, it is advisable to supply the body with vitamin C in small portions throughout the day, as is done with Cetebe® TIME PEARLS® Vitamin C. The human body cannot produce vitamin C itself, so this vital nutrient must be consumed regularly and in sufficient quantities through food.

Good to know:

• Long-lasting supply - The patented Cetebe® TIME PEARLS® provide the body with small portions of vitamin C throughout the day, allowing the body to optimally process and store the vitamin.
• The body cannot produce vitamin C itself, therefore an adequate intake through food is crucial - the vitamin capsules can prevent and treat a vitamin C deficiency if an adequate intake through diet is not ensured.
• High-dose capsules - These vitamin capsules contain a high dose of vitamin C, which can be taken to compensate for increased vitamin requirements of the body, such as during sporting activities.
• Quality from STADA, a reliable and trusted partner for health and well-being for more than 125 years

When should vitamin C be taken?

The following groups of people, among others, may be at increased risk of vitamin C deficiency:

• Seniors over 65 years of age
• Smokers
• Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers
• People with a one-sided diet
• People with acute infectious diseases

What is so special about the TIMEPERLEN® technology?

It's important to understand that the body can only absorb and store limited amounts of vitamin C. Thanks to ZEITPERLEN® technology, the blood isn't flooded with vitamin C, thus preventing vitamin C loss through urine. This allows the body to absorb 98.6% of the vitamin, which experts refer to as high bioavailability.

The TIME PEARLS® consist of several alternating layers of vitamin C and a slowly soluble food coating, which allows for the release of vitamin C.

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

What is the composition of Cetebe® Vitamin C Retard 500?
One Cetebe® Vitamin C Retard 500 capsule contains 500 mg of vitamin C. The ingredients are: sucrose, corn starch, stearic acid, shellac, talc, tartaric acid, color riboflavin (E 101), sodium dodecyl sulfate, gelatin.

When is it recommended to take Cetebe® Vitamin C Retard 500?
Taking Cetebe® Vitamin C Retard 500 is advisable in cases of increased vitamin C requirements or vitamin C deficiency.

What should be considered when dosing Cetebe® Vitamin C Retard 500?
Cetebe® Vitamin C Retard 500 is an over-the-counter medicine. The Cetebe® Vitamin C Retard capsules should be swallowed whole with sufficient liquid.

Can Cetebe® Vitamin C Retard also be used in children?
No, children and adolescents under 13 years of age need less vitamin C than adults. Therefore, Cetebe® Vitamin C Retard 500 is not suitable for them.

_{Mandatory information:
Cetebe® Vitamin C Retard 500. 500 mg prolonged-release hard capsules. Active ingredient: Ascorbic acid (vitamin C). For the prevention of vitamin C deficiency when adequate dietary intake is not ensured, and for the treatment of vitamin C deficiency disorders. Note: Contains sucrose. For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist. STADA Consumer Health Deutschland GmbH, Stadastraße 2–18, 61118 Bad Vilbel. Last updated: June 2025}