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S0Viral™Guard Zinc. Each capsule contains: Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 10 mg, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 0,1 mg, Folic acid 0,4 mg, Zinc bisglycinate (Zinc) 15 mg.
S0 Viral™Guard D3. Each capsule contains: Vitamin D3 800 IU.

ViralGuard Adult Daily Anti-Oxidant. Each capsule contains: Vitis vinifera (Grape Seed Extract) 80 mg, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 30 mg, alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) 15mg, selenium 22 µg. Health supplement.

ViralGuard Tablets. Each tablet contains: probiotics blend consisting of: Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium longum 1 Billion cfu*, Echinacea extract 80 mg, Elderberry Extract 4:1 20 mg, Garlic Extract 4:1 12,5 mg, Beta 1,3 Glucans 5 mg, Vitamin C 150 mg, Vitamin A 1110 IU, Vitamin E 10 mg, Vitamin D 1,66 µg, Folic Acid 150 µg, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 2 µg, Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6) 2 mg, Biotin 100 µg, Iron as Ferrous Lactate 2 mg, Zinc oxide 3 mg, Selenium AAC 20 µg. *cfu = colony forming units

ViralGuard Fizzi Chews. Each tablet contains probiotics blend consisting of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium longum 1 Million cfu (colony forming units), elderberry extract 20,0 mg, propolis extract 5,0 mg, betacarotene 10 % 4,1 mg, vitamin A 140 μg, thiamine (Vitamin B1) 0,9 mg, riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 1,0 mg, pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 1,0 mg, Vitamin B12, 0,2 μg, Vitamin D3 9,0 μg, Vitamin E 17,0 mg, Nicotinamide 10,0 mg; folic acid 200,0 μg, biotin 40,0 μg, calcium pantothenate 10,0 mg; Vitamin C 65,0 mg, zinc oxide 5,40 mg; magnesium oxide 48,2 mg, iron as ferrous fumarate 2,3 mg; selenium A.A.C 29,0 μg, calcium carbonate 16,0 mg, manganese sulphate 0,58 mg. 

ViralGuard Throat Spray. Each 1 ml contains Elderberry extract (Sambucus nigra) 250 mg, Pelargonium extract (Pelargonium sidoides 12,5 %) 136 mg, Peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) 10 mg, Zinc (as zinc lactate) 1 mg

ViralGuard Junior Syrup. Each 5 ml contains propolis concentrate 300 mg; echinacea powder 150 mg; elderberry extract 4:1 2,5 mg; Vitamin A 180 μg RE: thiamine (vitamin B1) 0,7 mg; riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 0,8 mg; nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 10 mg; pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) 1,5 mg; pyridoxine HCI (Vitamin B6) 0,75 mg; cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 1 μg; Vitamin C 30 mg; Vitamin D3 5 μg; Vitamin E 5 mg; l-arginine 2,5 mg; folic acid 75 μg; selenium 8,2 μg; biotin 60 μg; zinc 2 mg, iron 1,92 mg. Health Supplements. These unregistered medicines have not been evaluated by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority for quality, safety or intended use. For more information, refer to your healthcare professional.

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