Ceegram 1000 mg (Effervescent Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 100.00)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Vitamin c ascorbic acid
Company	Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Ceegram 500 mg injection

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
Potentiates the immune system
Aids in the treatment & prevention of the common cold
Promotes healthy capillaries, gums & teeth

Pharmacology

An essential nutrient required for tissue growth & repair, adrenal gland function, enhanced immunity & healthy gums. Acts as an antioxidant and coenzyme necessary for wound healing, drug metabolism & metabolism of cholesterol & folic acid. Supports healthy hair & skin, strengthens the immune system, and maintains overall good health.

Dosage & Administration

Oral tablet administration:
- For the prevention of scurvy: 1 tablet daily
- For the treatment of scurvy: 1-2 tablets daily
- For the reduction of risk of stroke in the elderly: 1-2 tablets daily
- In other cases: 1 tablet daily or as directed by the physician
- Maximum safe dose is 2000 mg daily in divided doses
Oral sachet administration: 1 sachet daily or as directed by registered physician. Maximum Dose: 2000 mg/day (4 sachets/day)
Parenteral administration:
- Vitamin C is usually administered orally. IM or IV administration may be necessary in some cases.
- Intravenous injection should be diluted into a large volume parenteral
- Average protective dose for adults is 70 to 150 mg daily
- In the presence of scurvy, doses of 300 mg to 1 g daily are recommended
- To enhance wound healing, doses of 300 to 500 mg daily for a week or ten days preoperatively and postoperatively are generally considered adequate
- Daily doses of 1 to 2 g recommended for severe burns
- Other conditions may require higher doses

Interaction

Potentially hazardous interactions: Incompatible in solution with certain drugs
Useful interactions:
- Increases the half-life of paracetamol
- Enhances iron absorption from the gastrointestinal tract

Side Effects

Mega-doses may cause diarrhea
Abdominal bloating
Iron over-absorption
Hyperoxaluria
Hyperuricosuria
Hemolysis in patients with glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Potential fetal abortion with high daily intake during pregnancy

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe in normal doses for pregnant women, but high daily intake may cause fetal abortion. Safe during lactation.

Precautions & Warnings

Megadose during pregnancy may result in neonatal scurvy
Contraindicated for patients with hyperoxaluria
May give false positive reactions in certain analytical tests

Therapeutic Class

Vitamin-C Preparations

Storage Conditions

Should be stored in a dry place below 30˚C