Ascovit 250 mg (Chewable Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 1.30 (200's pack: ৳ 260.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Vitamin c ascorbic acid
Company Pharmadesh laboratories ltd

Title

Ascorbic Acid (Ascovit) Medicine

Categories

  • Health & Wellness
  • Vitamins & Supplements
  • Medication

Description

Ascorbic Acid (Ascovit) is a preparation of Vitamin C with indications including prevention and treatment of scurvy, healing wounds, forming collagen, aiding in iron absorption, treating anemia, producing hemoglobin, preventing infections, and promoting healthy capillaries, gums, and teeth. The medicine is available in oral tablet and sachet forms, with a maximum safe dose of 2000 mg daily. It can also be administered parenterally in certain cases. Ascorbic acid is known for its interactions with other medications and has few side effects and precautions, making it safe for use during pregnancy and lactation. It belongs to the therapeutic class of Vitamin-C Preparations and should be stored below 30°C.

Dimensions

  • Various tablet and sachet sizes

Color options

  • No color options

Functions

  • Prevents and treats scurvy
  • Heals wounds and broken bones
  • Forms collagen in connective tissues
  • Aids in iron absorption
  • Helps to treat anemia
  • Contributes to the production of hemoglobin and red blood cells in bone marrow
  • Prevents many types of viral and bacterial infections
  • Potentiates the immune system
  • Treats and prevents the common cold
  • Promotes healthy capillaries, gums, and teeth

Materials

  • Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Technical specifications

  • Maximum safe dose: 2000 mg daily

Design elements

  • N/A

Usability features

  • Oral administration
  • Parenteral administration

Dosage options

  • For prevention of scurvy: 1 tablet or 1 sachet daily
  • For treatment of scurvy: 1-2 tablets or sachets daily
  • For reduction of risk of stroke in the elderly: 1-2 tablets or sachets daily
  • In other cases: 1 tablet or 1 sachet daily or as directed by physician

Active ingredients

  • Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Iron over-absorption
  • Hyperoxaluria
  • Hyperuricosuria
  • Hemolysis
  • Fetal abortion (in pregnant women taking more than 5 gm/day)

Precautions

  • Ingestion of megadose during pregnancy has resulted in neonatal scurvy
  • Contraindicated for patients with hyperoxaluria
  • May give false positive reactions in certain analytical tests

Storage conditions

  • Dry place below 30˚C

Interaction

  • Incompatible in solution with specific medications
  • Increases apparent half-life of paracetamol
  • Enhances iron absorption from the gastrointestinal tract

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Safe in normal doses in pregnant women
  • Intake of 5 gm or more may cause abortion
  • Safe during lactation

Pharmacology

  • Essential nutrient for tissue growth and repair
  • Adrenal gland function
  • Enhanced immunity and healthy gums
  • Antioxidant and coenzyme functions
  • Supports healthy hair and skin
  • Strengthens the immune system

Therapeutic class

  • Vitamin-C Preparations

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