Is it safe to take Airborne tablets before surgery?

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I have been taking airborne 3x a day and pre-op nurse said it was okay to take right up until surgery day. However, I just read a bunch of literature about stopping 14 days before surgery. My surgery is in 8 days. I only had one airborne tablet today. Is there anything I can do at this point? Can I help it exit my system?

A. Joshua Zimm, MD · Answer

Most likely you'll be fine.  Airborne has many vitamins, minerals, and some herbal supplements.  Just let your surgeon know.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Any supplements or medicines taken should be disclosed to your surgeon.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Airborne is vitamin C.  We recommend patients take vitamin C prior to surgery.  Let your surgeon know you are taking this, as you would any supplement of medication.  I'm sure you will be just fine.

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