L'il Critters Immune C Plus Zinc & Echinacea
Brand: L'il Critters · Form: GUMMY [E0176] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that L'il Critters Immune C Plus Zinc & Echinacea is a children’s supplement, but the data provided focuses on calcium, which is not listed as an ingredient in this product. Data not available for the specific combination of Vitamin C, Zinc, and Echinacea in this formulation. For general guidance, the data confirms that calcium is essential for bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS].
How it works
Think of calcium as a structural building block — it supports bone density and mineral deposition, and it also helps your muscles relax and nerves signal properly [NIH ODS]. However, since this product does not list calcium as an ingredient, these mechanisms do not directly apply to L'il Critters Immune C Plus Zinc & Echinacea. Data not available for the mechanisms of its named ingredients.
Safety profile
FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all dietary supplements. For calcium specifically, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer, and can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Data not available for side effects specific to the ingredients in this product.
Our recommendation
Because the data provided does not contain specific information about the Vitamin C, Zinc, and Echinacea content of this product, we cannot make a confident recommendation. For calcium, the data shows it can reduce absorption of medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. You should consult your child’s pediatrician before starting any new supplement, especially given the lack of specific data for this formulation.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | L'il Critters |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 190.0 Gummie(s) |
| Market Status | On Market |
How to Read This Label
Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:
- Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
- Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
- % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
- Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
- Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.
Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide