C-Vitera 250 mg (Chewable Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 1.30 (100's pack: ৳ 130.00)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Vitamin c ascorbic acid
Company	Millat pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

Ascorbic Acid (C-Vitera)

Description

Essential nutrient for tissue growth & repair, adrenal gland function, enhanced immunity, and healthy gums. Acts as an antioxidant, coenzyme, and supports healthy hair & skin.

Indications

Prevents & treats scurvy
Heals wounds & broken bones
Forms collagen in connective tissues
Aids in iron absorption & treats anemia
Contributes to production of hemoglobin & red blood cells
Prevents viral and bacterial infections
Treats & prevents the common cold
Promotes healthy capillaries, gums & teeth

Pharmacology

Essential nutrient
Tissue growth & repair
Adrenal gland function
Enhanced immunity
Antioxidant
Coenzyme
Supports healthy hair & skin

Dosage & Administration

Oral tablet administration
Oral sachet administration
Parenteral administration
Maximum safe dose of 2000 mg daily
Dilution for intravenous injection
Specific doses for scurvy, prevention of stroke, wound healing, and burns

Interactions

Potentially hazardous interactions with specific drugs
Enhances iron absorption
Increases apparent half-life of paracetamol

Side Effects

Little toxicity
Mega-doses may cause diarrhoea
Abdominal bloating
Iron over-absorption
Hyperoxaluria
Hyperuricosuria
Hemolysis in patients with glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Risk during pregnancy

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe in normal doses during pregnancy
High daily intake may cause abortion in pregnancy
Safe for lactating women

Precautions & Warnings

Avoid megadose during pregnancy
Contraindicated for patients with hyperoxaluria
May give false positive reactions in certain analytical tests

Therapeutic Class

Vitamin-C Preparations

Storage Conditions

Dry place below 30˚C