Ascoson 100 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 33.44
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Vitamin c ascorbic acid |
| Company | Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Ascoson Vitamin C Tablets
Categories
- Vitamin C Supplement
- Health & Personal Care
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
- Ascorbic Acid (Ascoson) is a vitamin C supplement indicated for preventing and treating scurvy, aiding in wound healing, forming collagen in connective tissues, iron absorption and treating anemia, promoting healthy capillaries, and strengthening the immune system.
Color options
- White
Tablet administration
- Oral tablet administration
- Oral sachet administration
- Parenteral administration
Recommended dosage
- 1 tablet daily for scurvy prevention
- 1-2 tablets daily for scurvy treatment
- 1-2 tablets daily for reducing stroke risk in the elderly
- Maximum safe dose is 2000 mg daily in divided doses
- Maximum dose of 1 sachet daily
- Maximum parenteral dose of 2000 mg/day
Pharmacology functions
- Tissue growth & repair
- Adrenal gland function support
- Enhanced immunity
- Antioxidant protection
- Coenzyme for wound healing
- Drug metabolism support
- Cholesterol & folic acid metabolism
- Supports healthy hair & skin
- Strengthens the immune system
- Overall health maintenance
Oral dosage interaction
- Increases apparent half-life of paracetamol
- Enhances iron absorption
Potentially hazardous interactions
- Aminophylline
- Bleomycin
- Erythromycin
- Lactobionate
- Nafcillin
- Nitrofurantoin sodium
- Conjugated oestrogen
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Sulphafurazole diethanolamine
- Chloramphenicol sodium succinate
- Chlorthiazide sodium
- Hydrocortisone sodium succinate
Side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal bloating
- Iron over-absorption
- Hyperoxaluria
- Hyperuricosuria
- Hemolysis in G6PD deficiency
- Fetal abortion risk with high intake during pregnancy
Pregnancy and lactation
- Safe in normal doses during pregnancy
- High daily intake may cause abortion
- Safe during lactation
Precautions and warnings
- Avoid megadose during pregnancy
- Contraindicated for patients with hyperoxaluria
- May cause false positive reactions in certain tests
Therapeutic class
- Vitamin-C Preparations
Storage conditions
- Store in a dry place below 30°C