G-Vitamin C 250 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.30 (10 x 10: ৳ 130.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Vitamin c ascorbic acid |
| Company | Gonoshasthaya pharma ltd |
Title and Categories
- Ascorbic Acid (G-G-Vitamin C C)
- Vitamin C Preparations
Indications
- Prevents & treats scurvy
- Helps in healing wounds & broken bones
- Helps to form collagen in connective tissues
- Aids in iron absorption & helps to treat anemia
- Contributes in production of hemoglobin & red blood cell in bone marrow
- Aids in preventing many types of viral and bacterial infections and potentiates the immune system
- Aids in the treatment & prevention of the common cold
- Promotes healthy capillaries, gums & teeth
Pharmacology
- Essential nutrient for tissue growth & repair
- Adrenal gland function
- Enhanced immunity & healthy gums
- Antioxidant that provides protection against pollution & infection
- Coenzyme necessary for wound healing, drug metabolism & metabolism of cholesterol & folic acid
- Supports healthy hair & skin
- Strengthens the immune system
Dosage & Administration
- Oral tablet administration for prevention & treatment of scurvy
- Reduction of risk of stroke in the elderly
- Maximum safe dose of 2000 mg daily in divided doses
- Oral sachet administration with maximum dose
- Parenteral administration options with recommended doses
- Visual inspection for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration
Interaction
- Potentially hazardous interactions with specific medications
- Useful interactions such as enhancing iron absorption
Side Effects
- Little toxicity with mega-doses
- Potential side effects including diarrhoea, abdominal bloating, iron over-absorption, hyperoxaluria, hyperuricosuria, and hemolysis
- Risk of fetal abortion in pregnant women taking more than 5 gm/day
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety of normal doses in pregnant women
- Risk of abortion with daily intake of 5 gm or more
- Safe usage during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution against megadoses during pregnancy
- Contradiction for patients with hyperoxaluria
- Potential for false positive reactions in certain analytical tests
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin-C Preparations
Storage Conditions
- Dry place below 30˚C
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