Emergen-C
Effervescent vitamin powder
Emergen-C is a brand of powdered dietary supplement mixed with water to create a fizzy vitamin drink, marketed primarily for immune support.
The packets contain high doses of vitamin C along with B vitamins and electrolytes.
People reach for it at the first sign of a cold: I'm coming down with something—hand me an Emergen-C.
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- immune supportBolstering bodily defenses
- powderFine dry particles
- fizzyContaining dissolved gas
- drink mixSoluble flavoring for water
daily dose · effervescent · tablets · packet · dietary supplement · multivitamin · zinc · B vitamins
Unwell or impressively cool
- flu seasonYearly respiratory virus period
- snifflesMinor nasal illness
- symptomsIndicators of disease
- preventionStopping something before occurring
recovery · remedy · sore throat · runny nose · infection · immune boost · feeling unwell · illness
Habitual start-of-day practice
- travel packPortable bag for journeys
- desk drawerSliding workspace compartment
- purseBag for personal items
- gym bagCarrier for workout gear
water bottle · on-the-go · dissolving · stirring · fizzing · glass · convenience · single serving
Small sealed portions
- drugstoreRetail pharmacy outlet
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- CVSMajor American drugstore chain
- WalgreensNational pharmacy retailer
marketing · commercials · infomercial · generic · store brand · competitor · checkout display · coupon
vitamin C
Essential water-soluble antioxidant
- immune supportBolstering bodily defenses
- powderFine dry particles
- fizzyContaining dissolved gas
drink mix · daily dose · effervescent · tablets · packet · dietary supplement · multivitamin · zinc · B vitamins · electrolytes
sick
Unwell or impressively cool
- flu seasonYearly respiratory virus period
- snifflesMinor nasal illness
- symptomsIndicators of disease
prevention · recovery · remedy · sore throat · runny nose · infection · immune boost · feeling unwell · illness · early signs
morning ritual
Habitual start-of-day practice
- travel packPortable bag for journeys
- desk drawerSliding workspace compartment
- purseBag for personal items
gym bag · water bottle · on-the-go · dissolving · stirring · fizzing · glass · convenience · single serving · portable
packets
Small sealed portions
Walgreens · marketing · commercials · infomercial · generic · store brand · competitor · checkout display · coupon · bulk buy
- Cold Remediescold medicine, cough syrup, cough drops, throat lozenges, lozenges
- drink mixescocoa mix, lemonade mix, iced tea mix, hot chocolate mix, hot cocoa mix
- Effervescent tabletsAlka-Seltzer, denture cleaner
- Fizzy powdersAlka-Seltzer, sherbet, popping candy, Pop Rocks
- Fizzy TabletsAlka-Seltzer, electrolyte tablets
- Vitamin BrandsFlintstones
Emergen-Cprescription medication
Medicine requiring medical authorization
chemotherapy · antibiotics · controlled substances · opioids · hospital treatment
Emergen-Cpoison
Harmful ingested substance
toxin · cigarettes · immunosuppressants · carcinogens · pathogen
- emergency roomHospital crisis department
- emergency exitUrgent departure route
- state of emergencyOfficially declared public danger
- emergency callUrgent contact seeking aid
- emergency contactPerson called during crisis
- emergency responseOrganized action during crises